Maine Memory Network

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Crime & Disaster - Page 1 of 2

"Crime & Disaster Crime & Disaster A selection of photographs relating to crime & disaster in the Portland Press Herald Glass Plate Negative…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1950-1960 - Page 1 of 4

"… of clean-cut orange, teal and black abstract fish and other shapes, labeled "Jo Collins," the Junior Label of the Mandell Manufacturing Company of…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Population Decline in Maine's Coastal Counties

"The use of ice in the fishing industry allowed for an increase in the market for fresh fish, and the expansion of rail lines resulted in a greater…"

Caribou Public Library

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Lincoln, Maine - High Street Bridge, Lincoln, ca. 1903

"The home in the center belonged to Ira Fish. His large barn is also shown. Town Meetings were once held in this building."

Lincoln, Maine - That Pioneer Spirit

"… and property damage… Building up in the so-called Fish Hill section of Lincoln, a torrent of water swept down upon the south of the town of…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding

"… men with ability built small vessels for fishing soon after they arrived in the area. While there are references to early shipyards and builders…"

Milbridge Historical Society

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Lincoln, Maine - View of Lincoln from Ballard Hill, ca. 1913

"Fish Hill is seen in the background with the Methodist Church tower seen on the left in front of the hill."

Lubec Landmarks

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Rockland Historical Society

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Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Building Community and Commerce

"… with Roberts building pinkey boats for local fishing and Clement making fish barrels, washtubs and pails."

Maine's Road to Statehood - Maine in the 17th Century

"… 17th century, when scattered, yet permanent, fishing settlements established themselves along the Maine coast."

Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 2 of 4

"Fishing was from early on an important pursuit in Blue Hill. A packet of receipts and share certificates in the archives of the Blue Hill Historical…"

Skowhegan Community History - Skowhegan: "A Place To Watch"

"Sunken logs, bark, and sawdust damaged the fish population. By the late 1960s, state and federal regulations virtually put an end to a century and a…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston is Incorporated - 1777

"… gardens, hunted game in nearby woods and lived on fish and clams from the river under the watchful eyes of armed guards along the river."

Malaga Island: a story best left untold - Explore photos from the "Malaga Island: A Story Best Left Untold" documentary

"… industries like wooden shipbuilding and fishing declined precipitously. By the early 1900’s, the state of Maine, including costal towns like…"

Lincoln, Maine - Jacob Stinchfield

"… Jacob started working for a man named Ira Fish in 1826 in the lumbering business. Ira ended up selling Jacob land where he built a house in the…"

Lincoln, Maine - Gordon's Fox Farms

"Fox farms generally consisted of 200 foxes. Foxes were fed fish and horse meat. When it was time for the foxes to be skinned, they were skinned in…"

Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln Memorial Library

"Ingersoll in 1923. Ira Fish's gristmill used to be where the library is today. It is located at 11 West Broadway, Lincoln, Maine."

Lincoln, Maine - Masonic Hall

"… Town Hall where you can get your hunting and fishing licenses. I could get mine there. Another thing is, you can get a passport there and you can…"

Life on a Tidal River - The War Effort

"… goods and red tokens were for things like meat, fish, butter, fat, and dairy goods. Rationing Gas The OPA, the Office of Price…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Harbor Cottage, The Old Ell (“Mame’s House”), and the Big Barn

"… as Jacksonville, Florida, and seasonally went fishing as far north as Labrador. During the Civil War, A.C."

Maine State Museum

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