Maine Memory Network

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War & Biddeford

"… surrounds our unhappy country let us faithfully labor and patiently wait the dawning of a brighter day, when peace shall reign through all our…"

L'Heritage Vivant Living Heritage

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Oakfield Historical Society

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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.

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Narrative History: Maine Swedish Colony

"… them - free - to anyone willing to put in the labor required to clear roads and create a farmstead."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Charles K. Savage (1903-1979): The View from Asticou - Page 3 of 6

"… for long term stays from mid-June through Labor Day. Most of the A.C. Savage (1832-1911) relatives took in guests and provided meals while they…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Harvesting Potatoes - Page 12 of 13

"1950Presque Isle Historical Society An early labor saving device was a hand grapple. The man on the back of the truck would clamp onto a barrel with…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - ABOUT US

"… perpetuate the memory of those who, through their labors and heroism, contributed to the history of the State and City."

Guilford, Maine - EXHIBITS

"… has always enjoyed its infrequent respites from labor. Patriotic and proud, it's easy to throw a party worth remembering in this town."

Biddeford Historical Society

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New Sweden Historical Society

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Franco-American Collection

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Fryeburg Historical Society

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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Porter Lake

"… Legion; members and volunteers provided the labor. Donated equipment was used and the beach was made usable."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mt. Zircon Reservoir - Page 1 of 3

"… an idea of the pay scale of those days, each laborer was to be paid $1.75 per day for a nine-hour day; a double team of horses and driver was to be…"

Early Maine Photography - War - Page 1 of 2

"… testified their love and respect for the aged veteran of the Cross, who had for so many years lived and labored in their section of the State.""

Historic Clothing Collection - Eighteenth Century - Page 1 of 3

"… the product of highly skilled, intensive hand labor, and an extreme luxury afforded by only the wealthiest individuals."

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Women in Colonial Economies - Page 1 of 4

"Gendered family structures and divisions of labor shaped Wabanaki and colonial New England economies, and Indigenous and White women were essential…"

Historic Hallowell - Values and Charity

"… taking our motto “Hope on, Hope ever” let us labor on, trusting that our efforts may be crowned by the preparation of some of those whose “home is…"

Skowhegan Community History - Skowhegan: "A Place To Watch"

"Labor intensive saw mills, woolen mills, and wood related businesses, along with hydroelectric facilities, took their place along the flowing…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston is Incorporated - 1777

"… industrious activities, several mechanics, laborers, farmers and businessmen were attracted from throughout New England with hopes of employment…"

Acadia National Park

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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Groups, Clubs & Organizations - Page 1 of 3

"… in each of the first four degrees: Faith - laborer and maid; Hope -- cultivator and shepherdess; Charity -- harvesters and gleaners; Fidelity --…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Bryants and Rockefellers: Two Seal Harbor Families

"… could be seen in the island's economy, labor force, appearance, and even through the very livelihoods of those who live here year-round."