Maine Memory Network

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Sports

"… occupied a prominent role in the Press Herald and Evening Express papers. The Portland Press Herald Glass Plate Collection contains many examples…"

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Icons & Influencers

"… icons, including celebrities, politicians, and athletes, as a way to engage new audiences and increase sales."

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Aviation

"Guy Gannett and his father were avid aviators and followed current events relating to air travel intently, William Howard Gannett flew his plane all…"

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - "Man on the Street"

"His superiors consider him an excellent engineer and an invaluable man to the city. Dancause and Moore in conversation, Portland ca."

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

"After the fire, students were moved to the Annex building and church locations while a new school building was constructed."

Life on a Tidal River - Welcome

"We thank the Maine Community Heritage Project and the Maine Historical Society for this opportunity and look forward to continuing this partnership…"

Life on a Tidal River - Flood Exhibit Work

"… sources to find information on the floods of 1902 and 1976 and ultimately writing the text for this exhibit."

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

"The brakeman and a passenger were killed, and many others injured. When news reached Bangor, physicians were dispatched to the scene."

Life on a Tidal River - Three Civil War Letters - Page 4 of 4

"Portland, Me., 1903. Print. Stanley, R.H. and Hall, George. Eastern Maine and the Rebellion. Bangor, Me.: R.H. Stanley and Company, 1887. Print."

Life on a Tidal River - Project Process

"… Museum had three very special Civil War letters and anticipated future interest and work because of its upcoming 150th anniversary."

Life on a Tidal River - Work on the Civil War Project

"… Dana Lippitt and local historians, Dick Shaw and Ned Smith, researching and/or cataloging primary sources to find information on Bangor and the…"

Life on a Tidal River - The War Effort

"… was encouraged to save one and two point stamps and use five and eight ones instead because grocers couldn't give change in the stores."

Life on a Tidal River - Dress Up Day

"Both Bill Cook of the Bangor Public Library and Dana Lippitt of the Bangor Museum and History Center have brought in a variety of vintage clothing."

Life on a Tidal River - The Bangor Fire of 1911 - Page 2 of 2

"Bangor, ME: Frank E. Davis and Leyland Whipple, [1911]. Bangor Museum and Center for History. Print. Worster, Raymond G."

Life on a Tidal River - Dick Shaw, Historian

"He has shared his collection and knowledge of the event of October 12, 1937 with all the 7th grade Maine Studies students at the William S."

Life on a Tidal River - Exhibits

"The seventh exhibit, Bangor and the Civil War was created during the 2011-2012 school year. The eighth exhibit, William S."

Life on a Tidal River - Cohen Students

"… librarian Priscilla Soucie, and Bangor Museum and History Center curator, Dana Lippitt, researching and/or cataloging primary sources to find…"

Life on a Tidal River - About Us

"… online tools that allow site visitors to create and share their own albums; and much more. This project is supported by a National Leadership Grant…"

Life on a Tidal River - Three Civil War Letters - Page 2 of 4

"Our Brigadier General has got A cow and out of 17 men about his headquarters, not one of them could milk and he had to get one of our company to milk…"

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor Man Rats Out Brady Gang - Page 1 of 2

"He received the $1500 reward and a congratulatory telegram from J. Edgar Hoover. People from all over the world sent letters and telegrams thanking…"

Life on a Tidal River - Three Civil War Letters - Page 1 of 4

"I took A sketch of the country- and I will give you an idea of the place where we are encamped & picketed."

Life on a Tidal River - The Bangor Fire of 1911 - Page 1 of 2

"As the fire spread towards Bangor High School, the principal and several students rescued 19 typewriters and all of the school’s trophies before the…"

Life on a Tidal River - Doughty Students

"Higgins and Dr. Wyman, helped make the '40's come alive Mr. Cook, historian at the Bangor Public Library, helped us navigate the world of cataloging…"

Life on a Tidal River - Fashion of the '40s

"… Research and text contributed by Anna, Erica, and Molly Photography by Sammi, Corey, Matt, Kaitlyn, Riley, Ronnie, Alania and Brandon Green…"