Maine Memory Network

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

"… sources of fiber were needed, as was additional supplies of steam and electricity, as well as an increased ability to recover chemicals."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Early Settlers

"… were: Supply Belcher - 1751 - 1836 Supply Belcher PortraitFarmington Historical Society Supply Belcher Homestead, Farmington, ca."

Historic Hallowell - History of The Cotton Mill

"Cotton mills in the north had to buy the supplies when the southern states were saving money with their machinery."

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"… D., “Some Historical Data on the Maine Sardine Industry”, Maine Sardine Industry History. Varney, George A., A Gazetteer of the State of Maine…"

Lubec, Maine - Canning Sardines in Lubec: Technology, the Syndicate and Labor

"They were a natural resource that supplied tasty fast food, the means of employment and the basis of profitable investment."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Agriculture

"With the short supply of wool, women turned to silk. In March of 1918, the U.S. Food Administration endorsed “Farm Implement and Repair Week.” Every…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"All of the original settlers could read. Supply Belcher, “The Handel of Maine” was famous for his music and contribution to society."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 10 of 17

"… to Charleston not to prevent the landing of Union supplies. On April 12th, 1861, Northerners, Mainers and citizens of Biddeford and Saco were…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Catch of the Day: Clamming and Lobstering - Page 2 of 4

"… and clams from open areas generated a larger supply. When Thurlow Shellfish Company closed, Pine Point Seafood Distributors, Inc., which operated…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mt. Zircon Reservoir - Page 3 of 3

"By November 16, 1914, the “water from Mt. Zircon supply was first turned into the pipes for general use."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Historical Overview - Page 2 of 4

"… on the marsh declined, cleared inland pastures supplied that need. A lack of good overland routes resulted in Scarborough remaining a town of…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Student genealogy

"Student genealogy Fritz Johnson, Swan's Island, ca. 1925Swan's Island Historical Society As members of a small island school, many of Swan's…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Sports

"Sports Organized Sports Swan's Island softball team, ca. 1978Swan's Island Historical Society Much as the 1950s were all about the Brooklyn…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Baird's Quarry history

"Baird's Quarry history Text by Kim Colbeth Images from the Swan's Island Historical Society Matthew Baird Contracting Co."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Old Buildings

"Old Buildings Bonnie and Donnie Staples' house Minturn Schoolhouse The Tea Room Redmen's Hall Seaside Hall Andrew Smith Store…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Minturn Schoolhouse

"Minturn Schoolhouse Minturn Schoolhouse, Swan's Island, ca. 1930Swan's Island Historical Society The Minturn Schoolhouse was built in 1899…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Resources

"Resources Images: Swan's Island Historical Society "Penobscot Nation Cultural & Historic Preservation Department." Penobscot Nation Cultural &…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Summer Pleasures cont'd

"Summer Pleasures cont'd Seaside Hall in Atlantic village, Swan's Island, ca. 1925Swan's Island Historical Society Ice cream socials were also…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - The Crew

"The Crew The Crew X The Swan's Island team put in a lot of work over the course of the one year project."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - The McCormick house

"The McCormick house This building is now the home of Theo McCormick, who moved to Swan's Island with her late husband Stephen McCormick, the…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Holiday Events

"Holiday Events Warmer weather combined with national or local holidays brought islanders together for celebrations."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - About Us

"About Us Up from the ashes: Swan's Island has learned to appreciate its historic resources after seeing them threatened."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Bonnie and Donnie Staples' house

"Bonnie and Donnie Staples' house Clevie Dunham's store, Swan's Island, ca. 1940Swan's Island Historical Society This home was probably built…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Odd Fellows Hall

"Odd Fellows Hall Odd Fellows Hall after repairs, Swan's Island, ca. 1985Swan's Island Historical Society The Independent Order of Odd Fellows…"