Maine Memory Network

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Who were the Kennebec and Pejepscot Proprietors? - Page 1 of 7

"The proprietors also shaped Massachusetts relations with Wabanaki Nations, both by their actions on the Maine frontier, and their influence within…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Charles K. Savage (1903-1979): The View from Asticou - Page 6 of 6

"… maintains a small archive of historic materials related to Charles Kenneth Savage and his relationships with the Asticou Azalea Garden, Asticou…"

Historic Hallowell - Ice Storm Summary Notes

"Four people died in storm related accidents. The damage of the storm cost the state about 10 million dollars."

Skowhegan Community History - Skowhegan: "A Place To Watch"

"Labor intensive saw mills, woolen mills, and wood related businesses, along with hydroelectric facilities, took their place along the flowing…"

Historic Hallowell - A Post-Revolutionary Generation

"When they traveled to England to visit relatives they were introduced to members of the original Blue Stocking Club, a distinguished literary circle…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - People Who Called Scarborough Home - Page 1 of 4

"She devoted her life to family and the community. Addie was involved with the public library, and she also served on the committee that erected the…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - For The Love Of Paper - Page 4 of 4

"… the end of that year, included 667,000 acres of related timberland. The more than 1,400 Boise Cascade employees in Maine were transferred to Mead's…"

Malaga Island: a story best left untold - Explore photos from the "Malaga Island: A Story Best Left Untold" documentary

"They fished, raised families, and did what they could to eke out a living on Maine’s fairly unforgiving coastline."

Rumford Area Historical Society

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Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - About Us

"… his home to historical and cultural materials relating to the towns of Mount Desert and the Cranberry Isles, Mount Desert Island, and the State of…"

Thomaston Historical Society

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Hamlin Memorial Library and Museum

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Mercy Hospital - McAuley Residence

"… Healthcare System, overseeing integration with related programs. In 2010, Melissa Skahan, later Mercy’s Vice President of Mission Integration…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Abbott School

"The property was purchased by A. H. Abbott (not related) after Samuel P. and his wife’s death in 1849, and continued the plan of the originator…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Brothers of the Civil War

"Family members relate that James sent Luther’s body home along with his sword, which was treasured by the Lawrence family. James Lawrence, ca."

Mercy Hospital - Mercy & the Community

"… there came from homes that were unstable,” Minton related. Regarding the Sisters, Minton recalled trips to Diamond Island, where “We did silly…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Native Americans

"… village would break up into bands, or groups of related families. These would disperse into their traditional hunting and foraging areas."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Beginnings

"… the Native residents of Mount Desert Island had a relatively comfortable life, with time to make jewelry and play music, as evidenced by the shell…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Maps

"The base map shows Farmington in relation to surrounding communities, the county, and the state. All the other maps were built on the base map."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford - Page 3 of 4

"… Androscoggin River and its tributaries are now relatively free of pollution and are suitable for swimming, boating, and fishing in the Rumford area…"

Mercy Hospital - The Spanish Flu

"… filled with beds for people quarantining infected relatives at home. Churches in the city held open air masses to prevent infections from spreading."

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

"… first” strategy, taking photos of everything relating to life in Maine. Gannett Publishing Co. became well-known nationally for their broad and…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Brick Inn

"The wedding was composed of all relatives as distant as cousin, including some second cousins. They took the cars immediately after for a bridal tour…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future

"Another item related to sawmills is that of ice houses which provided a home for the large blocks of ice needed to keep food cold in the days before…"