Maine Memory Network

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Bridge That Changed The Map

"Settlement had begun in 1784 from the south, first along the west side of the river, then the east. Fording was the only way to cross the river until…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 3 of 3

"Mexico Education was key in this new settlement. Instructions were given in private homes by citizens and parents with slightly more education than…"

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

"… having many children and impacting the early settlement of the area. Captain Josiah Parker died in 1858 at the age of 93, and is buried in the East…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Agriculture

"… Hill in 1792 and set out the first orchard in the settlement. Early on, Joseph Fairbanks lived by buying and selling stock, frequently driving…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Early Settlers

"He secured respect in the new settlement because of his level of education and knowledge. He was elected the first Town Clerk and later taught school…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Native Americans

"… preclude extensive agriculturally based European settlement until after the Civil War, although Acadians had lived along the St."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Businesses and Cottage Industries

"… begun in the Ryder's Cove and Hewes Point settlements some twenty years earlier. As the island filled with summer residents, many additional…"

Scarborough Historical Society & Museum

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Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"From its earliest settlement the town has maintained ties of family, friendship and commerce with New Brunswick."