Maine Memory Network

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

"… axes, saws and other tools to begin the hard job of clearing the land. They came back to The Sandy River area two weeks later."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - John Frank Stevens

"Marie, Michigan. His principal job was to survey the site but due to his tenacity he involved himself in almost all phases of the work from…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - John Crosby

"Finally, it is noted that it was his job to settle differences between the town and anyone having a complaint against the town."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Riverside Park

"… the park; he was an excellent candidate for the job, with vast experience designing a number of other amusement parks, including Riverton in…"

Lubec, Maine - Susie Calder: Lubec's Sardine Queen

"… 1949Lubec Memorial Library J: What was your job? What did you do during the day? S: Well, we had these tables where we worked."

Guilford, Maine - BUSINESSES - Page 3 of 3

"The agent’s job is to get information on incoming trains. They have to know where they are, what company they are, where they are going, and what…"

Guilford, Maine - Special Events

"… big hitters and would be offered a regular summer job in the town as well as money to play on the ball team."

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

"… only benefited townspeople by bringing trade and jobs to Scarborough, but also spawned the tourism industry."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford High School Basketball - 1970s - Page 1 of 2

"… with some Freshmen and Junior Varsity coaching jobs at Falmouth and Belfast. John Shaw was quick to realize the grittiness and toughness of the…"

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

"… the ends of the sides together, the latter, the job of the “sealers.” Then the collars and bottom went to the “can-makers” for their expert…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"Arthur’s first job was at the age of 14. He worked as a water boy for the construction crew of the European and North American Railroad."

Historic Hallowell - Ice Storm Interviews - Page 2 of 2

"And I think Hallowell did a pretty good job of doing that. Individual people all had to call the Tree People."

Life on a Tidal River - William S. Cohen, The Man and the School

"He said, "education prepared him for his job." He serves on the board of CBS and a few other international advisory boards."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Early Settlers

"Amanda and her daughters worked at menial jobs to support themselves, living in sparse conditions, all the while supporting Lillian’s dreams."

Life on a Tidal River - Four Important Women of Bangor

"… earned her nursing cap she took on a few nursing jobs over a four-year period. Over those four years she decided to enlist in the U.S."

Lincoln, Maine - That Pioneer Spirit

"… closing of the mills would cost 561 workers their jobs and impact nearly half of the town’s tax income. Building of tissue mill, Lincoln, ca."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"… east; Warren, Spruce, 700 Acre, Minot, Middle, Job, Lime, Lasell, Ensign to the south; Ram and Seal to the west."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Railroad into the Village

"… thought he had something to say, and a little job to do, before they started, and in his honest off-hand way, stepped towards Mr."

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"As jobs were lost and once thriving businesses closed the town’s population continued to decline. Today Lubec’s population stands at 1,551."

Life on a Tidal River - Four Famous Bangorians

"He worked on jobs that ranged from $50,000 to half-a-million dollars. He later bought a shipyard and built 10 large ships."

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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