Maine Memory Network

Western Maine Foothills Region - Regional and Town History

"… of the past: stone walls that once enclosed open fields, lilac-shrouded cellar holes that once housed thriving families, two-rut roads that lead…"

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell History From a 7th Grade Perspective

"… X The school year began with students taking a field trip in the fall to visit downtown Hallowell."

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

"… of the trail’s terminus into Maine. David Field of the Maine Appalachian Trail Club wrote that “Avery also was very keen on having the Katahdin…"

Guilford, Maine - Early Manufacturing - Page 1 of 3

"… a well established presence in the medical supply field. In 2002, they were named Maine Exporter of the Year. Hardwood Products Company X"

Guilford, Maine - SPORTS - Page 3 of 3

"… started they would practice on the boy's baseball field. There was no JV soccer, just because not a lot of other schools even had soccer yet."

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Our Shared History - Page 4 of 4

"Fields are still cultivated for hay or remain undeveloped. Large parcels are protected as parkland or conservations areas."

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”…"

Maine Conservation Corps

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Windham Historical Society

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Mercy Hospital - School of Nursing - Page 1 of 3

"Along with the rest of the medical field, nursing underwent rapid transformation and professionalization at the turn of the twentieth century."

Early Maine Photography - War - Page 2 of 2

"… unidentified soldier posed for this tintype in a field studio, with a painted backdrop ornamented with tents and an American flag."

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Fixing Borders on the Land: The Northeastern Boundary in Treaties and Local Reality, 1763-1842 - Page 2 of 5

"… Society John Mitchell Deposition, Map & Field Book, 1764Maine Historical Society A critical challenge to create the border arose from how to…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Old Ell is Born

"The Old Ell is Born Old Ell, Rye Field Lane, Northeast Harbor 1939Northeast Harbor Library By the year 1898, despite having previously built…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - John Crosby

"… The Influence of John Crosby 1757-1843 by Karyn Field based on an article by Alice Hawes Among the important names found in the early…"

Guilford, Maine - Special Events

"… books as the first Air Mail service landed in the field at the Hudson Farm. A parade ensued and was the beginning of a week-long celebration…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"Pratt Field would eventually host team sports and Chatauqua gatherings. This field was located behind the High School on High Street."

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"Dow Field Anniversary ParadeBangor Public Library By 1940, war had broken out in Europe once again. In the Far East, Japan had invaded China."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Champlain Society - Page 2 of 2

"… business and became a pioneer in that field. Finally, the Champlain Society is significant because the sense of place they acquired during their…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Charles K. Savage (1903-1979): The View from Asticou - Page 4 of 6

"… and scenic vista from the road, out across the field to the adjacent harbor and views of Asticou Hill, was saved."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Expansion

"Expansion Text by Karyn Field By 1800, Hampden’s population totaled 904, 100 more citizens than nearby Bangor."

Guilford, Maine - The Next Fifty Years 1916-1966

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

Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln Historical Society - Page 2 of 2

"… the council decided to lease the building to the LHS for a dollar a year for 10 years.   MJHS field trip to Lincoln Historical Society"

Lincoln, Maine - Cars, Model T

"Taylor Bradstreet started in the automotive field on March 20, 1925, as a mechanic. A year and a half later he became a service manager of the Casino…"

Lincoln, Maine - Mattanawcook Academy

"Aurill. Mr. Cobb purchased the first athletic field for the new building. In 1850, the name of the school was changed to Mattanawcook Academy."