Maine Memory Network

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Floods

"There is no information recorded saying the number of people injured or the homes destroyed and damaged."

Hamlin Memorial Library and Museum

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Kennebunkport Historical Society

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Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 4 of 4

"Some local men went to jobs at the Civilian Conservation Corps camp in Bar Harbor during the 1930s helping build the infrastructure for Acadia…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 1 of 4

"No records document where he was raised, but some believe that he came from the Norridgewock tribe. One story claims he was captured by the…"

Surry by the Bay - Phebe Fowler: A Woman of Property

"There is no record of Leila’s passing, other than the Surry book of births, deaths and marriages held in the Town Hall vault."

Malaga Island: a story best left untold - Explore photos from the "Malaga Island: A Story Best Left Untold" documentary

"… Nate Hamilton says the archeological record indicates island living was not easy, just like it was for any community living on the Maine coast…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Intersection of Centre and Washington

"Swett opened his second drugstore, as recorded in a newspaper article. This was the second branch after the very successful flagship store at 160…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Bob Marley

"In 2010, Marley had broken the Guinness World Record for longest stand-up comedy. He lasted 40 hours on the stage, going through 17 hours of original…"

Skyline Farm

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Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Our Shared History - Page 2 of 4

"… Church furnished space for town meetings, kept records of births, deaths and marriages, and collected taxes for town and parish (church) business."

John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 1 of 2

"… wrote between 1864 and 1889 afford a remarkable record of Bangor, Hampden, Ellsworth, and nearby areas from the 1820s until the 1890s."

Skowhegan Community History - The Skowhegan Island

"Many accidents and deaths were recorded in regards to the ferry. In 1809 the first wooden covered bridges were built so people could pass onto and…"

Lubec, Maine - McCurdy Herring Smokehouse - Page 4 of 4

"… of the box is different than the several Hall recorded, but there is nothing here that would have been unfamiliar. (P. 456)."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - About Us

"… class volunteered to fill in the catalogue records for each item (each student was assigned an exhibit topic to focus on, so each student…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"Many of the detailed records of these organizations, by-laws and minutes, outline contributions of shoes or household items to less fortunate…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - John R Braden

"… Braden (John Willard, Driver) lowering the track record from 206 ¾ made by Earl Jr 1913 to 206 1/4 Presque Isle Historical Society As in any…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"… pelts, Church and his men sailed away, and the recorded history of Islesboro (called Longue Island at the time) remains silent for the next 72…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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

"The records show that the few interactions between the two groups were friendly, except for an occasional misunderstanding."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Meeting House Park

"… 1831 to 1909 National Register of Historic Places record of Farmington's Historic District, October 1993 History of Farmington, Maine by Thomas…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Brick Inn

"… to Trustees - Thompson and Richard; from probate records it appears they took very good care of her money."

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

"… Steamship Company officials, including records of goods shipped to and from Lubec in sailing vessels and estimates of passenger traffic."

Malaga Island: a story best left untold - Maine State documents and Proclamations

"… Herb Adams read this historic document into the record before the legislature. Click here to read the Maine House of Representatives Malaga Island…"