Maine Memory Network

Mercy Hospital - Mercy & the Community

"… by EMHS who recognized the benefit of VNA’s extensive home-based network, now considered central to improving the health of our communities."

Early Maine Photography - Early Maine Photography at Maine Historical Society

"MHS’ early photography collection offers extensive insight into the history of the state of Maine, as well as to the development of photography as a…"

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

"became well-known nationally for their broad and extensive use of photography in their publications; they were especially active in aerial…"

Greater Portland Landmarks

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Raymond H. Fogler Library

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Lubec, Maine - Myron Avery, Lubec, and the Appalachian Trail

"Chronicler of North Lubec history and extensive writer on mountains and trails. Born in North Lubec on November 3, 1899, Myron was son of Haliburton…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Site Overview

"The narrative was honed and extensively refined by numerous revisions, and careful reconsideration as to which garments to select in order to give a…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Water Transportation

"The length and breadth of the boat was such that extensive renovations had to be done to the ferry docks on Islesboro and Lincolnville at the cost of…"

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

"… with little effort and expense because of the extensive pastureland. Each farmer marked his sheep and then let them find their own food."

Guilford, Maine - The Next Fifty Years 1916-1966

"… floods passed through in April 1923, leaving extensive wreckage to businesses and residences. In 1925, Guilford’s High School building was…"

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

"This extension opened in 1873. By 1884, in an economic downturn, Eastern Railroad branches and leased roads were leased to the Boston & Maine…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Arriving in Bar Harbor

"1882Maine Historical Society In 1884, a railroad extension from Bangor through Ellsworth connected to a new Mount Desert ferry terminal."

Historic Clothing Collection - The Maine Historical Society Historic Dress Collection - Page 1 of 2

"… century, the collection was added to by an extensive acquisition of late nineteenth to mid-twentieth century dress acquired from Westbrook College…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Northern Threads: Two centuries of dress at Maine Historical Society - Page 1 of 3

"This examination of Maine Historical’s extensive collection provided an opportunity to consider the relevance of historic clothing in museums, the…"

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor: Healthcare Center of Eastern and Central Maine - Page 2 of 2

"With these services EMMC has been a substantial addition to the greater Bangor community, and it still continues to amaze every day. St."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Aroostook Valley Railroad

"Passenger service was discontinued on August 7, 1945. Car 70 was the last car to make the trip. In July of 1945, two diesel locomotives replaced the…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Bath Savings Institution and Hyde Block

"In 1975, a brick extension was added to the east side. The current building is made of brick on a granite foundation and is notable for its granite…"

Old York Historical Society

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Windham Historical Society

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Architecture & Landscape database - Gridley Barrows

"He made an extensive photographic record of Lewiston architecture, using his pictures in lectures and publications to promote awareness of the city’s…"

Lubec, Maine - The Lighthouse at West Quoddy Head

"… keepers’ house created a duplex with ground floor extension at the rear for two kitchens. Amenities for family living encouraged extended tours of…"

Eastern Maine Medical Center

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Lubec, Maine - Timeline

"… Quilt, Lubec, 1889 1812 • War of 1812 leads to extensive smuggling operations between British and American territories along Passamaquoddy Bay…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Columbian Block

"… the first story and probably the roof has been extensively altered. In 1979-80, the street facade was remodeled to fit the nineteenth- century…"