Maine Memory Network

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Groups, Clubs & Organizations - Page 2 of 3

"… of the Republic, Department of Maine, held annual field days and occasional picnics for members' families."

Blue Hill, Maine - A New Look at an Old Painting

"Tree stumps are yet to be cleared from the field beyond the stone wall. A ship enters the harbor, while three other ships are under construction."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - A Murder In Strong

"All the fields, pastures and wooded areas between the Libby farm and the village were searched. Late in the afternoon searchers came upon a spot on…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Grand Army of the Republic

"Field pieces and cannons were placed among towns, courthouses, and parks. The members of the G.A.R. also gave battle flags, documents, and mementos…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 278-361

"… departure January 31, 1849, for the California fields of California. Martin listed names of passengers aboard the Suliote, and listed all the items…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - The Tea Room

"Long-time residents remember playing ball in the 'field' behind the house, which is not officially part of the property but had space for two teams."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Design for rustic fence, gate, Bangor, 1867

"… the sixth, the passage to a house barn garden field or pasture is one continual pleasure or source of vexation." It appears on page 7 of Scrap…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Baird's Quarry history

"… “motions” sprang up wherever there was a small field of stone to be carved by an individual. These were named for their characteristic of “moving”…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Alonzo E. Raynes, Brewer, ca. 1838

"… how Alonzo appeared when he began to work in the fields at Reed Hardings farm in Brewer. Martin wrote, "This style of cap was in fashion when I…"

Guilford, Maine - SPORTS - Page 1 of 3

"In 1965 the field did not have a grandstand anymore; a new backstop was constructed. The town field is located along Water Street."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Growing Up in Masardis - Page 3 of 4

"… walked to grade school, which was up in the field behind her house in Masardis. In the seventh grade her school was across the bridge, and in high…"

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

"… Swan’s Island fishermen became experts in their field. "From 1874 to 1889 Swan’s Island fishing vessels took either the first or second place every…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 4 of 4

"… that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field representing a new Constellation." Now, our flag consists of thirteen horizontal stripes…"

L.C. Bates Museum/Good Will-Hinckley

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Blue Hill, Maine - A Real Downeast County Fair

"The fields in front of Tucker’s Farm were bustling with visiting farmers and their animals from throughout Hancock County."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Harvesting Potatoes - Page 9 of 13

"The farm owner, Mr. Conant is walking across the field by two potato pickers. On the right, two men are loading a barrel by hand."

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

"… the downtown area and served the community in the House of Representatives, State Senate and on the Governor’s Council."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Moving to Maine: There to Here - Page 3 of 3

"She liked to pick flowers in a local field, and watch the clouds go by. Growing up, my mother didn’t have a TV or toys."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Porter Family

"Jeremy Porter's house was built in the area where the gas pumps at White Elephant are located today. That home later became the Hotel Strong."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - National Blue Ribbon School

"… School as a child when it was still new and housed grades K-12, spoke to the gathering, recalling how the building, with it's spacious gym, had…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Groups, Clubs & Organizations - Page 3 of 3

"… President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, both of whom were Masons, assumed the chair."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 3 of 4

"Most houses had a well, but as the village grew, residents formed the Strong Water District in 1908, laying a water line from nearby Day Mountain…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 4 of 4

"If the doctor was available for house calls, Ella would phone to determine who was ill. She would then compile a list for the doctor to pick up at…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Potato Harvest Memories - Page 2 of 5

"… take the full seed potato barrels, put them on the back of the potato truck, and bring them out to the field. The men would also plant the seeds."