Maine Memory Network

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Running the Town

"Women have served on the school board ever since. Roberta was also elected the first female selectman for the town of Swan’s Island in 1964."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Island Postmistresses

"… was established in what was formerly school district No 4 and was named Minturn Mrs Arwilda Newman was appointed postmistress After the mails…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - II. Pinkies, wherries, skiffs and chebaccos: Early Settlement

"Native Scotsman, author, merchant, politician, Son of Liberty, Revolutionary War figure, and all-around interesting character, Swan followed the…"

Lubec, Maine - Timeline

"… appointed first collector for customs District of Passamaquoddy, office at Flagg’s Point (Lubec) • John Allan settles on Treat’s Island (Allan’s…"

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"With the end of the war in 1783 and formation of the federal government efforts were made to control trade in the region. The border between the U.S."

Skowhegan Community History - Abenakis in the Norridgewock/Skowhegan Area

"The men went deep sea spearing for (Passamaquoddy) porpoises and seals. Fall/Winter - Before the frosts came, the women and children went into the…"