Maine Memory Network

Biddeford Mills Museum

A historic mill museum dedicated to creating exhibits that will educate the community and highlight mill history; as a research collection to assist the public in locating information on the mill's buildings, history and employees; and to ensure the story of Biddeford's economic and industrial revolution remains relevant and accessible to diverse audiences.

McArthur Public Library

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - ABOUT US

"… the association by Elizabeth Stevens, a retired employee of the Laconia mills, and the energy of Robert McArthur, an Agent of the Pepperell mills…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 2 of 17

"… the war did well and were able to hire more employees. Biddeford and Saco were luckier than other towns and cities due to having access to raw…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 1 of 4

"… Railroad; and by 1890 all of its officers and employees were under the direction of the Boston & Maine. The Eastern Railroad ceased to exist."

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Icons & Influencers

"… Evening Express was a Maine pioneer in this new publication style. The paper began featuring photographs under owner Colonel Fred Dow (son of…"

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - "Twenty Nationalities, But All Americans"

"… Media From 1922 to 1945, the Portland Public Schools offered daytime "Americanization" classes for adult and school-aged immigrants."

Presque Isle: The Star City - State Street Theater

"… used as a parking lot for Maine Public Service employees. Sources: Graves III, Richard A. Forgotten Times A Walk Through History."

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - "Man on the Street"

"… City of Portland as rod man in the Department of Public Works. He was such a good rod man that he worked himself out of that position to the more…"

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection

"… broad and extensive use of photography in their publications; they were especially active in aerial photography and owned several company planes…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 2 of 2

"… Hotel, and wrote descriptions of the business, employees, and conditions of iron production. He wrote most of the scrapbook at the time he worked…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Porter Lake

"Public BeachStrong Historical Society A public beach, however, was not available until the mid-1950s."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Catch of the Day: Clamming and Lobstering - Page 2 of 4

"… more structures, trucks, a machine repair shop, employees and clam draggers. The factory was successful and ultimately employed thousands of people."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - About MCHP

"… between local schools, historical societies, and public libraries through the exploration and celebration of local history."

Historic Hallowell - Day 8

"… who threatened to hold the Central Maine Power employees hostage until they turned his power back on."

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Sagadahock House and The Sagadahoc Block

"Mr. Arnold, one of Haley's employees, had just walked across the 100 pound piece of pine wood when he heard the board strike the ground."

Bath's Historic Downtown - 94 Front Street

"Hill (formerly an employee of Palmer) opened a dry goods business at 94 Front Street, which lasted until 1883. Mr."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - About Us - Page 1 of 3

"… of Historical Society members, the Strong Public Library, the Strong Elementary School, and the High Peaks Alliance, pledged to meet monthly and…"

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

"… Cheryl McLeery, the Director of the Strong Public Library; Jami Badershall, Strong Elementary School's librarian, and Steve Pinkham, author of…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Village Schools

"Strong Public School, cr. 1951 Again in order to provide space for the increasing school population, and to meet the necessary requirements in the…"

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

"… located in Strong and Phillips, advocates for public access to back-country recreation. This small grass-roots organization has developed a new…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - National Blue Ribbon School

"… Breaking ground for renovation, Strong Public School, ca. 1996 Conducting the ceremonial ground breaking at the Strong Elementary School…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - "Fly Rod" Crosby - Page 2 of 3

"… of the Maine Woodsman and Phillips Phonograph publications. Much of their Fly Rod Crosby collection, as well as items from the Outdoor Sporting…"

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

"… landscape described in various articles and publications. She attended many outdoor trade shows in Boston, New York and Philadelphia where she…"