Maine Memory Network

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Soldiers Of The Civil War

"Back then you had to walk home if you didn’t have a horse to ride. At age 37, Rufus Brackley died on that walk home."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Basketball: From Rivals to Teammates

"… town schools throughout Hancock County, and every home game was well attended. But the rivalries among the MDI town schools were what mattered most."

Skowhegan Community History - Abenakis in the Norridgewock/Skowhegan Area

"Some would stay home and go river fishing, and night fishing. They were able to go night fishing with birch bark torches."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Brick Inn

"… in 2020) X Who actually turned a one-family home into apartments in unknown. Errol Dearborn would be a good guess."

Malaga Island: a story best left untold - Maine State documents and Proclamations

"You can read the entire document below as well as listen to Herb Adams read this historic document into the record before the legislature."

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

"All in all it is a great place to call home. This research was done by students at Carrabec Community School The New Portland Fair by C.L. & B.L."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Building Of The Arts Era

"Her family owned a summer home on Islesboro and she spent a great deal of time in the area throughout her life."

Bangor Public Library

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Life on a Tidal River - Four Important Women of Bangor

"Conclusion The city of Bangor, Maine has been home to some very influential women over the years. All of these women have played a big part in the…"

Lincoln, Maine - That Pioneer Spirit

"… caused widespread damage to private gardens and homes. The torrential downpour was accompanied by gale winds together with lightening flashes that…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"… were able to afford electric lighting for their homes and businesses. Within two years of Gould taking over, the company was able to pay dividends."