Maine Memory Network

Surry by the Bay - Early Settlement

"In 1807, a large petition of inhabitants of Ellsworth and Surry was sent to the General Court asking for annexation to Ellsworth of a part of Surry…"

Surry by the Bay - Broadway by the Bay

"… guests lounged in leather chairs around the large fireplace in the lobby as chauffeurs lined up in the circular driveway to deposit their well…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Islanders at Work

"Herrick, a large schooner, and acquired his reputation as a very successful halibut fisherman. He and his wife also owned the Ocean View Hotel in…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Continental Paper Bag Company

"The original factory was soon too small, large as it was, to accommodate a constantly growing business, and a great warehouse was built in 1902 with…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford - Page 1 of 4

"… Falls on a cold winter day, the region was largely an agrarian society. The farming region existed above the Falls, especially in the East Rumford…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 2 of 3

"… fashioned to make a raft, or they could be boats, large or small, which could carry men and provisions from one shore to the other."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Fires in Rumford

"… or insufficient to reach the upper stories of the large buildings. Having nearly depleted the water in the reservoir, the firemen even pumped water…"

Westport Island History Committee

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Mercy Hospital - School of Nursing - Page 3 of 3

"… because “many patients feel overwhelmed” in a large hospital, but at Mercy they “feel that they get more personal care.” Indeed, patient feedback…"

Mercy Hospital - McAuley Residence

"… housing program to six apartments, including four large enough for women and their young children. Mercy generously provided rent-free space for…"

Mercy Hospital - People of Mercy - Page 1 of 2

"looms large in any history of Mercy. Sister Annunciata became the first Administrator of Queen’s Hospital in 1930, serving 37 years to 1967."

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"Also, the Alameda, a large entertainment center on the south side of Centre Street between Water and Washington Streets was built in 1882."

Acadian Archives

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Early Settlers

"They participated in town affairs, built large homes and farms, and were staunchly religious in their beliefs."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Rustication

"… before them, this was really the first such large group to stay such a long time. They were truly "summering" in Maine."

Historic Hallowell - Hurricanes Of 1954 - Stories and Timelines

"A family of seven lost there home when a large tree flattened their modest home on Academy Street. News Paper Report At 2:00 PM yesterday morning…"

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

"Using a very large boulder as the corner, they measured out six lots and drew lots for ownership. Each lot was 100 rods long and extended 1 mile from…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Meeting House Park

"… would become an ornament to the Common and be large enough to provide room for 50 musicians. One fine evening during a concert, a group of “Young…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Brick Inn

"I heard she was intending to make a large “house-warming” but it has not come off yet. Timothy F. Belcher was born in Farmington, 6th child of…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Bridges of West New Portland

"There is also a large rock that one of the cables of the wire bridge is attached to that has the year 1842 carved into it, so there are doubts on…"

Lubec, Maine - Lubec's 1911 Centennial Celebration - Page 2 of 2

"… its odd-looking boats and winding streets...The large engraving is accompanied by two smaller framed pictures, showing views of the town…"

Lubec, Maine - S.S. Cumberland: Steamer Brought Passengers and Prosperity to Lubec but Met Tragic End

"… the lack of a wharf that could accommodate such large vessels. However, the steamship company did agree to serve Lubec if adequate docking space…"

Lubec, Maine - The Lighthouse at West Quoddy Head

"… Larrabee in 1934, Howard “Bob” Gray raised a large family in the keepers’ house, documenting their years with many snapshots."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Schools

"Housed in the old Masonic Hall in one large room, there were forty in the entering class. A state law was passed in 1904, requiring towns to…"