Maine Memory Network

Bath's Historic Downtown - Intersection of Centre and Washington

"In 1941, Sears opened its only small-town national chain branch on the north side of Centre Street, despite the small facility and limited parking."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Entertainment- Alameda and Opera House

"… Polo Team actually continued on to join the National Roller Polo League. Their names were “Billy” Leydon and Holman Dunning."

Skowhegan Community History - The Skowhegan Island

"… island accepted new buildings, such as the first bank, the high school, two churches, the fire station, a dairy treat -- one of the first in Maine…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VIII. Changing course and new beginnings (1955-Present) - Page 2 of 2

"The entirety of Main Street has been named to the National Register of Historic Places, as well as the Mill district."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VII. Flow and ebb: the effects of industrial peak & global upheaval (1900-1955) - Page 1 of 3

"… were all available on a regular basis by nationally known stars as well as local professional and amateur organizations."

Architecture & Landscape database - Eaton W. Tarbell

"Eaton Tarbell was one of the first architects in post-World War II Maine to advocate for the sharp, simple lines of contemporary design."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - ABOUT US

"… it was a city department and located in the City Building. In 1894, the Mayor recommended that a private association assume the responsibility of…"

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"The professional and banking community was well established and continued to meet Bangor's needs. Lumbering in Bangor, as it had been known during…"

Kings Landing Historical Settlement

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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Village Schools

"The wind swept down the river and up over the bank, making the building creak and crack in later years."

Early Maine Photography - Famous People - Page 2 of 3

"His business interests included real estate, banking, and cotton manufacturing. King began his political career in 1795, serving as both a…"

Camden Public Library

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 4 of 5

"… is named) of Boston, was authorized to build the first grist mill, the first saw mills and develop the water power that flows out of Lake Webb…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - John Crosby

"Crosby was named the president of the First Bank in Bucksport. It was the only bank east of Wiscasset, but due to the carelessness of a cashier…"

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

"Upon his death, provisions in his will led to the building of Greely Institute, which opened on September 28, 1868 and held its first public…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Peru

"They had the first clearing, the first house, the first room for Plantation meetings in their upstairs room, the first school, gave an acre of land…"

Winter Harbor Historical Society

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Western Maine Foothills Region - For The Love Of Paper - Page 1 of 4

"… the paper making facilities along the canal banks. Railroad service was also extended by Hugh J."

Eastern Maine Medical Center

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Agriculture

"Many mills that lined the Sandy River banks, were wiped out time and again. Due to their necessity for survival of the community, they were most…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"The banks, stores and insurance companies flourished. Soon, a much-needed hospital would be established on South Street."