Maine Memory Network

Mercy Hospital - Mercy & the Community

"… “I have never, in any hospital, had such good care, such kindness, and thoughtfulness from all those in every position, that I had while with you…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Railroad into the Village

"… passengers and freight upon their new grounds, a good roadway will have been completed and the public will be put to no inconvenience or discomfort…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"… and maple sugar were traded for other necessary goods. Within a few short years, Farmington boasted a rising population, active mills and a…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Educating Blue Hill

"… better lighting, but its quality was still not as good as it could have been. Even so, the schools did gradually improve: one incident recorded…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Early Settlers

"However, Lillian’s voice was equally as good, and Amanda then channeled her energy into Lillian’s career."

Presque Isle: The Star City - John R Braden

"He did not stay to say good-bye But moved on silently without a wish We hope he found eternal rest This thoroughbred who deserved the best."

Lincoln, Maine - That Pioneer Spirit

"… ablaze and in spite of great efforts but very few goods were saved. The town records and letters in the post office connected to the store were all…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Brothers of the Civil War

"… letters; his handwriting was clear and he was a good speller with excellent vocabulary. His observations were intelligent and thoughtful."

Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum and Arctic Studies Center

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Colby College Special Collections

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Freedom & Captivity Portal

The Freedom & Captivity digital collection in the Maine Memory Network, and the complete digital archive housed at Colby Special Collections, is a repository of personal testimonies, ephemera, memorabilia, artifacts, and visual materials that capture multiple dimensions of the experiences of incarceration for individuals, families, and communities, as well as for survivors of harm.

Eastern Maine Medical Center

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Lubec, Maine - Canning Sardines in Lubec: Technology, the Syndicate and Labor

"… jobs, and for this skilled work, they received good pay. Sardine Company Factory A Employees, Lubec, ca."

Life on a Tidal River - Four Famous Bangorians

"Not only did she become a nurse and attend good colleges, she also founded a hospital. After her many challenges and accomplishments, she died on…"

St. Croix Historical Society

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"… housed special needs children until it closed for good in 1969. Eventually, the schoolhouse came under the ownership of Farmington and Wilton…"

Acadian Archives

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