Maine Memory Network

Maine's Road to Statehood - After the War: The First Victory for Separationists

"… to Stephen Longfellow IV, primarily discusses the financial burdens of separation. X To the dismay of the separationist movement…"

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Women in Colonial Economies - Page 2 of 4

"… traded with nearby households, and wives assumed financial and legal responsibilities both in their husbands’ absences and within routine divisions…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 2 of 2

"He made arrangements with employers, or with a financial backer in his own shop-keeping venture, only to be treated unfairly, or to suffer from a…"

Colby College Special Collections

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Life on a Tidal River - Early Railroads in Bangor - Page 1 of 2

"… for the project; however because of the financial crash of 1837 the funds never materialized, and the project failed."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Champlain Society - Page 1 of 2

"A bit of science and a reasonable financial contribution seemed a small price to pay to spend the summer amid the spectacular landscape scenery of…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - North New Portland Village Schools

"Despite the frustration of such a financial and community loss, the town quickly decided to build a new Central High school, in the North Village of…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Patten Free Library

"He was a financial genius that many people relied upon for help when constructing the library. Sadly enough, this great man died at age 79."

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

"… harassed by the Sons of Liberty and his house and financial records destroyed. Richard King died on 27 March 1775 on the eve of the Revolution."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Prominent Women

"… her life Elizabeth was a very independent and financially self-sufficient woman. Elizabeth Akers Allen collar, ca."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford - Page 1 of 4

"… Society The Town of Rumford owes its settlement, financial growth, and social development to its location on the Androscoggin River, and its…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - For The Love Of Paper - Page 3 of 4

"In the financial environment of the '60's, further borrowing was not an option. He went into the market looking for a compatible merger."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Fires in Rumford

"A significant and financially catastrophic fire happened at the Hotel Rumford on Exchange Street in November, 1929."

Westport Island History Committee

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Mercy Hospital - Growth & Expansion - Page 2 of 2

"Trying to force them to meet financial obligations would defeat many of the medical accomplishments.” The entire facility underwent a renovation in…"

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

"… first 1,000,000 subscriber magazine in the United States. The success of Comfort was also the major source of the families financial resources."

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Fixing Borders on the Land: The Northeastern Boundary in Treaties and Local Reality, 1763-1842 - Page 3 of 5

"… four boxes of the Barclay Collection includes financial records and receipts from 1796 to 1827. The Treaty of Ghent (1814), which brought the…"

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Floods

"This disaster caused financial damage to Hallowell. Including $1,000,000 in damage. Now for the “OLDEN DAYS” that was quite the money."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Abbott School

"… on the surface, it was almost always plagued by financial worries. And while the buildings were quite stately, and grounds well-cared for, the…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - John Crosby

"… carelessness of a cashier, Crosby suffered much financial loss through his position at the bank. In addition to being head of the bank, he was a…"

Guilford, Maine - Early Manufacturing - Page 2 of 3

"Lee Company who streamlined financial operations, acquired Hayward-Schuster Woolen Mills in East Douglas, Massachusetts, opened more outlet stores…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Maritime Tales: Shipyards and Shipwrecks - Page 2 of 2

"… author’s grandmother) noted, “it looks like we’re financially ruined.”(4) Barrels were tied to both sides of the boat in an attempt to haul it out."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Basketball: From Rivals to Teammates

"Consolidation meant financial savings for the towns and bigger programs and better opportunities for MDI students."

Lubec, Maine - Klondike: Lubec's Gold from Sea Water Hoax

"… plan in motion that ultimately resulted in financial ruin for hundreds of defrauded investors throughout New England and dashed the hopes of Lubec…"