Maine Memory Network

Guilford, Maine - PROJECT OVERVIEW - Page 2 of 2

"… Elaine Riitano, Student, PCMS Spencer Martell, Student, PCMS 48 other PCMS Students contributed to the project Guilford Memorial Library – Our…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - North New Portland Village

"Central School always had a food booth. In later years, junk auctions became popular. These were when people would sell junk that they didn't need…"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Project Partners

"It serves students from New Sweden, Stockholm, Westmanland, and Madawaska Lake. As part of the New Sweden School's Maine History, Local History unit…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - West New Portland Village

"This research was done by students at Carrabec Community School The Strickland Mill by C.M. and B.T."

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future

"The cost of seeds was high, as high as $1.00 for a peck of seed corn, and people had to travel a great distance to purchase such products."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 1 of 4

"One year later another teacher, William G. Lord, was hired at the high school and was often praised for his ability to teach."

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

"Not content with the honor of being editor-in-chief of the school paper, Breccia, he proceeded to romp away with saluterian honors at graduation."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Brick Inn

"… the High School for games and practice since the High School was on the lot adjacent to the Brick Inn."

Guilford, Maine - The Next Fifty Years 1916-1966

"In 1925, Guilford’s High School building was destroyed by fire. Students used the Town Hall for their classrooms until a new high school was built in…"

Skowhegan Community History - Bloomfield Academy

"The purpose was to create the town's first high school as a private academy. A board of directors was appointed and among the members were Eli…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Jacob Abbott

"A year later Jacob opened up Mt. Vernon, a high school for girls, with his brother in Boston. In 1834, Jacob moved from Boston to Roxbury, MA."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Maine Railroads

"Passengers rode the train to shop. High school students would ride the passenger train to attend high school in nearby Caribou."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - The Colony Continues to Grow, 1874 - 1900

"… rail system would provide a means for students to attend high school in nearby Caribou and spectators to attend the Winter Carnivals in the 1930s."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - ABOUT US

"Project ASPIRE At Biddeford High School, our shared vision is that all students will graduate with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 2 of 4

"… then and the standard yellow school bus delivers students to and from school daily. Currently, Scarborough has 29 school busses in its fleet."

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

"Fire at Deering High Deering High School fire, Portland, 1921Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media On May 20th, 1921, Deering High School…"

Guilford, Maine - Modern History: 1966 to Present

"The last class graduated from the “old high school” that year, and a new one was erected at the edge of the village."

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 1 of 5

"… Building, Guilford Fire Station 3) Guilford High School, Braeburn Hotel, Low's Covered Bridge 4) Guilford Memorial Library, Chase-Em-In Tea Room…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Elusive Championship

"… Championship by a Reeds Brook Middle School student based on an article by Bob Hawes X Have you ever heard of the expression “Things happen”…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Stephen Titcomb and the Settlement of the Sandy River Valley

"Stevens’ class at W.G. Mallett School in Farmington have created this claymation movie depicting Stephen Titcomb’s story."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 4 of 4

"In our modern high school, each year students are given a packet listing many different classes to chose from."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"And the Normal School would be the catalyst for improved education in the public sector. Farmington is a proud community – proud of their downtown…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - About Us

"… member worked with an Islesboro Central School high school senior to write the Narrative/Historical Overview about Islesboro’s history."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 3 of 4

"… Graduation Kristen, grade 7 Scarborough High School Graduation Program, June 16, 1893Scarborough Historical Society & Museum Graduations…"