Maine Memory Network

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Ocean View Hotel

"The dances raised money for the first island fire truck. In addition to taking in guests, she ran a pie shop and sold ice cream."

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

"… Read received a land grant from Massachusetts Governor Caleb Strong, he reserved specific lots for individuals located in the territory or others…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Early Settlements

"… named by Thomas Pownall (1722-1805), the English Governor of Massachusetts. The Meadow Pond settlement offered its residents great views and easily…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - More Permanent Settlers Arrive

"… Elijah Richardson who all signed a petition to Governor Bernard in 1768. The second major group of settlers came from Eastham, Cape Cod…"

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

"… subsequently becoming Maine's first governor. Southgate Mansion, Scarborough, ca."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Permanent Settlement

"Governor Bernard’s choice of these two men to be founders of the township would serve him well.” More Permanent Settlers Arrive"

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Schools

"… of an Academy at Hallowell Hook was signed by Governor Hancock. The act then proceeded to be passed by the General Court of Massachusetts."

Pejepscot Historical Society

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

"… such as the houses being dismantled and moved or Governor Plaisted's visit to the island. I had to find a way to visually portray the contrast of…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"… IsleAroostook County Historical and Art Museum Governor's Potato Plot X Main Street facing North, Presque Isle, 1895Mark & Emily Turner…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"The bill was vetoed by the Governor. Near the end of the legislative session, Gould saw his chance to re-introduce the bill."

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Our Shared History - Page 1 of 4

"… as Wescustogo confirmed by Thomas Gorges, Deputy Governor for the Province of Maine. In later years the river came to be known as the Royal River…"

Acadian Archives

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Life on a Tidal River - Four Famous Bangorians

"He then became Maine governor in 1857 but left after just six weeks to return to the U.S. Senate. What could be considered his greatest…"

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"… Maine Infantry, the 26th Maine Infantry, and the First Maine Heavy Artillery. All were mustered in Bangor."

Surry by the Bay - Early Settlement

"… Trial Justice, who received his appointment from Governor King, settled near the Floods in 1784 at "No Man's Cape" as Newbury Neck was called."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Northeast Harbor: Rustic to Rusticators

"… 1768, ten residents sent a petition to the Royal Governor asking for help in keeping outsiders from coming to the island to get already cut and…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - IV. Engulfed by nationalism: Revolutionary Biddeford

"… and would serve as a Judge in the Supreme Court, Governor of Massachusetts, and Biddeford's representative to the Provincial Congress prior to the…"

Skowhegan Community History - A Brief History of the Skowhegan Area

"Abner Coburn, who also served as Maine's 30th Governor in 1863-64, was additionally president of the Kennebec Log Driving Company."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Postscript: More Moving Buildings

"… rented to summer guests over the years, including Governor and Mrs. William Vanderbuilt of Rhode Island, writer Willa Cather (who wrote the final…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - …then came the settlers…

"… business,” Abraham Somes met the island’s “Indian Governor” near Southwest Harbor, “bought” land from him for a gallon of rum, and documented the…"