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These sites were created for each contributing partner or as part of collaborative community projects through Maine Memory. Learn about collaborative projects on MMN.


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Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Industry

"… in the community was constructed, settlement and development of Stockholm (in both residential and industrial sectors) took off."

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Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Our Shared History - Page 4 of 4

"… births of each town and recall their similar developments and common themes. We see also the differences, and prepare for the challenges they will…"

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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - "Fly Rod" Crosby - Page 1 of 3

"Fly Rod Crosby left behind a legacy of conservation, equal opportunity and economic development for the people of the Maine woods."

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Maine Conservation Corps

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Frye Island Historical Society

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Architecture & Landscape database - John Calvin Stevens

"Richardson and developed friendships with such influential designers as William R. Emerson and Robert S. Peabody."

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Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Kennebec Proprietors Biographies

"… the late Colony of New-Plymouth,” The proprietors developed and fervently defended their extremely large tract during the twenty-five years leading…"

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Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - About This Project

"… laid a foundation that allowed MHS to then develop the Maine Community Heritage Project, a program funded by the Institute of Museum and Library…"

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Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Bar Harbor: Building of Arts

"… true public advantage and capable of far-reaching development." The Building of Art did succeed for the next 25 or so years."

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Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Granite and Ice Industries

"… things improved -- aided by such things as the development of the granite industry. As many as 46 quarries were scattered across the island at…"

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Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Cottagers

"… and Seal Harbor—followed a different course of development than Bar Harbor. They drew a greater proportion of the cottagers and visitors who were…"

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Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Twentieth-Century Community Life

"… village basketball teams and intense rivalries developed. To add to the fun, Seal Harbor held an annual Old-Timers basketball game, pitting the…"

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Historic Hallowell - History Celebrated, Threatened and Preserved

"… have altered significantly this remarkable grouping that developed at the riverfront during Hallowell’s heyday. Next step in our journey."

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Historic Hallowell - Maine Industrial School for Girls

"… Some of the activities for the girls focused on developing existing talents and exploring new ones."

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Historic Hallowell - Nature's Bounty - Raw Material, Close at Hand

"1890Hubbard Free Library Natural resource development in Maine's early history relied on raw materials, ease of processing and convenient…"

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Skowhegan Community History - Sister Communities

"… laid a foundation that allowed MHS to then develop the Maine Community Heritage Project, a program funded by the Institute of Museum and Library…"

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Guilford, Maine - PROJECT OVERVIEW - Page 2 of 2

"Linda Packard, Director Guilford Economic Development Board – Another town volunteer board charged with cultivating Guilford’s image, discovering…"

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Androscoggin Historical Society

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Sebago Historical Society

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Patten Lumbermen's Museum

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Gorham Historical Society

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Life Story Center

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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - About Us - Page 2 of 3

"… the three teams, has guided the teams' website development. For examples of other inspiring and creative grant project results, visit Maine Memory…"

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Mercy Hospital - Portland Hospitals Before Mercy

"… its understood in the 21st century, is a recent development in medical history. Before the late 19th century, most sick people received care in…"