Maine Memory Network

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Cumberland's Prince Memorial Library : Evolution of a Community Institution

"The original building was renovated and renamed the Prince Room, and is now used as a community meeting space."

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - The Lending Libraries of North Yarmouth and Cumberland

"… the architecture of Maine's public library buildings, 1878-1942 by Kirk F. Mohney A short history of Cumberland libraries by Grace Trappan The…"

Washburn-Norlands Living History Center

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Prison Industries

"Surplus produce was shipped via rail to Augusta for use in other state institutions. This led to the purchase of a prison farm in nearby Warren, run…"

Guilford, Maine - The Next Fifty Years 1916-1966

"… 1938, the First Air Mail arrived at the Hudson farm field. Another flood in March 1936 caused more extensive damage to Guilford’s industries, and…"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - The Coming of the Swedes, 1870-73

"… arrived from Sweden, some took over abandoned farms in Woodland and Perham, expanding the Colony from the original T15-R3 footprint. Rev."

Guilford, Maine - Pre-Settlement And The First 100 Years

"Athletic Field & Preble Farm, Guilford, 1925Guilford Historical Society The Guilford Fire Department was organized in 1893 and was comprised of 16…"

Guilford, Maine - SPORTS - Page 1 of 3

"Athletic Field & Preble Farm, Guilford, 1925Guilford Historical Society During the season they played teams in the Penquis League."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - The History of Stockholm

"Alfred Swenson and his wife Brita, daughter of Jons Sodergren, settled on Lot #2, the first farm in Stockholm."

Guilford, Maine - Special Events

"… Mail service landed in the field at the Hudson Farm. A parade ensued and was the beginning of a week-long celebration, “National Air Mail Week” ."

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

"… school in Stockholm was built on the Berquist Farm, where it got its name--the Berquist School. Many other schools have been built since then and…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox: Lime Works

"… daily that every part of the arrangements of the farm and lime works, digging clay, etc., goes on with fidelity and that I am not imposed upon in…"

Historic Hallowell - Dr. John Hubbard

"… on his death in 1869 and remained on the Hubbard Farm on Winthrop Street until being moved to its present location on Second Street in 1989…"

Historic Hallowell - Johnson Brothers and Their Shoe Factory

"They attended local schools in Appleton, but Richardson Johnson had to give up school early to make a living by farming and later manufacturing shoes."

Lincoln, Maine - Mills & Paper Industry - Page 1 of 2

"Web. 6 Apr. 2010. <http://steamtraction.farmcollector.com/Farm-Shows/Lombard-Steam-Log-Hauler.aspx>."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Early Settlements

"Only one third of the land was good for farming, but the fishing was excellent. Travel was difficult at all times but especially in winter on roads…"

Historic Hallowell - Ice Cutting and Ice Houses on the Bombahook

"The small farm buildings, used to store ice through the summer, were recognized by their thick, insulated walls and few windows."

Historic Hallowell - Ice Cutting and Ice Houses on the Bombahook

"The small farm buildings, used to store ice through the summer, were recognized by their thick, insulated walls and few windows."

Historic Hallowell - Hurricanes Of 1954 - Stories and Timelines

"The damage to farms homes and public buildings was extreme. Hundreds of trees were knocked down. Also, boats and the Kennebec Yacht Club were…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Businesses and Cottage Industries

"… it is understood the first settlers subsisted by farming and fishing, little documented information is known about the early businesses and trades…"

Lincoln, Maine - The Stanislaus Family

"… with the wood from the forest, and to have extra farming land. They chose Lincoln for all of those reasons."

Lincoln, Maine - Aaron Woodbury

"Also, he could build his home, farm, and store because of all the lumber we have in Lincoln. Third, he could bathe in the rivers since it was moving…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"… islanders continued to live as best they could, farming and fishing as they had done since the island was first settled."

Lincoln, Maine - Thomas S. Libby

"Thomas grew up on a farm right on the outskirts of Albion, planting and harvesting food for his community, and got a small education at the age of 13."