Maine Memory Network

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - HISTORY

"HISTORY of Biddeford...a Maine river town Text by Renée DesRoberts Research & editorial assistance provided by Sally Leahey, Raymond Gaudette…"

Skowhegan Community History - Exhibits

"… Skowhegan Middle School have been exploring local history topics for the past eight years. These exhibits are clear evidence of rich learning in a…"

Skowhegan Community History - Sister Communities

"… a diverse range of themes and topics in Maine history; lesson plans; a gallery of student history projects; online tools that allow site visitors…"

Skowhegan Community History - A Brief History of the Skowhegan Area

"A Brief History of the Skowhegan Area by Lee Granville Near the border of Skowhegan lies a fertile piece of land along the Kennebec and Sandy Rivers."

Skowhegan Community History - Lakewood Theater

"… Skowhegan and Madison might be just ordinary towns, but Lakewood that sets us apart. Research for this essay provided by Skowhegan History House."

Skowhegan Community History - Bloomfield Academy

"… Academy Bloomfield AcademySkowhegan History House The Canaan Academy was first incorporated by the court of Massachusetts on Feb, 17, 1807…"

Biddeford Mills Museum

A historic mill museum dedicated to creating exhibits that will educate the community and highlight mill history; as a research collection to assist the public in locating information on the mill's buildings, history and employees; and to ensure the story of Biddeford's economic and industrial revolution remains relevant and accessible to diverse audiences.

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - EXPLORE the history of Biddeford, Maine...

"EXPLORE the history of Biddeford, Maine... Our history is a rich tapestry of people, places, ideas and innovations."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - EXHIBITS

"… to Biddeford and Saco's tumultuous fire history. By Dean Thomas Smalley, University of New England SHIPBUILDING IN BIDDEFORD BIDDEFORD'S MOVERS…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - RESOURCES

"(N) Clayton, W.W., et al. History of York County, Maine: with illustrations and biographical sketches of its prominent men and pioneers."

Skowhegan Community History - About the Project

"Lee Granville, president of the History House, then invited a small group of teachers to the History House for an introduction to their collections…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"The History Room, which contains many original sources of information about Bath’s history, is a public reference facility, the sponsor of an annual…"

Lincoln, Maine - Founding Fathers & Early History

"Founding Fathers & Early History Use the menu at left to browse various pieces completed by 7th and 8th grade social-studies students at…"

Skowhegan Community History - Skowhegan Then and Now

"… Then and Now Bicycle ClubSkowhegan History House This movie was part of our heritage studies."

Skowhegan Community History - Kennebec River Log Drive

"Our logging history movie by Aaron and Jake The forest was where the log driving began. When it was winter, the year round loggers chopped down…"

Skowhegan Community History - Early Settlement in Skowhegan

"… Arnold and returned to his home to die of pneumonia. Research material from the Skowhegan History House was used in the writing of this essay."

Skowhegan Community History - The Skowhegan Island

"… X X men working on the damSkowhegan History House The swinging bridge was originally built for a local farmer to make his distance…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - Biddeford's Movers & Shakers

"… here are five people famed in Biddeford's history, from the time of the American Revolution to recent history -- giving just a taste of the city's…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - ABOUT US

"Who says history can't be fun? X McArthur Public Library McArthur Public Library opened as the Biddeford Public Library in 1863; it was a city…"

Skowhegan Community History - Farming in the Skowhegan Area

"harvesting wheatSkowhegan History House As the 1800s went on, the railroad opened up the Midwest to the major cities and produce from Maine was not…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Our Shared History - Page 4 of 4

"Our Shared History Schools: A Community Value Dunn School studentsNorth Yarmouth Historical Society Education of our young people has always…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Our Shared History - Page 2 of 4

"… Rowe observed that “In early New England the history of the church is the history of the community.” This is particularly true for Ancient North…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Our Shared History - Page 3 of 4

"Our Shared History Separate yet Similar Riverside Farm, North YarmouthNorth Yarmouth Historical Society Agricultural Roots By the midpoint in…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Our Shared History - Page 1 of 4

"Our Shared History Map of North Yarmouth, 1687Maine Historical Society From One Town, Many: Ancient North Yarmouth We are now two separate…"