Maine Memory Network

Early Maine Photography - Occupational

"… the nineteenth century, membership in a local fire company was a matter of pride, resulting in many men having their picture taken in uniform."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Expansion

"Seventy-one years passed before Hampden’s first fire department opened. Hampden boasts the first Masonic Lodge in the vicinity, organized under the…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"The Corporation also subsidized the fire department and police department. Eventually it provided the first street and traffic lights."

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

"… of wood fiber tableware which was lost to fire. His next was to establish the Umbagog Pulp Company at Livermore Falls."

Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum and Arctic Studies Center

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Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Brothers of the Civil War

"1972, Greater Portland Landmarks History of Cumberland County, Maine. 1880 US Census Data North Yarmouth Timeline by Elizabeth Singer Maule The Story…"

Prince Memorial Library

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Lubec, Maine - Timeline

"… Lubec Herald begins publication 1889 • Torrent Fire Co. founded by F.M. Tucker, the first chief 1890s • Virtual explosion of sardine canning on…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Elusive Championship

"Baker got the ball and quickly fired up a shot. The ball sailed up in the air, eyes following its path, heading right for the hoop."

Eastern Maine Medical Center

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Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"… gone, his mill had been completely destroyed by fire. Instead of boarding his train that day, he immediately began making plans to restore the…"

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"… for the manufacture of Christmas wreaths, cutting fire wood and raking blueberries offers seasonal employment."

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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