Maine Memory Network

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Tilson's Hat

"Primary Source Beckett, Brad. A History of Thomaston Maine For Young Readers. Rockland: Lakeside Printing, 1994."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - III. Boom, bustle, bust: The Steamboat Years to WWII

"1920Swan's Island Historical Society Despite the statewide trend, the decades following the American Civil War continued to be a period of growth on…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - I. Canoes and Clamshells: The Pre-European Settlement Years

"… Webber Images from the Swan's Island Historical Society Carrying Place X Prior to European settlement, Swan’s Island was a source of food and…"

Malaga Island: a story best left untold - About the Project

"… who was affiliated with Phippsburg Historical Society shook her finger at me and said “I don’t trust you.” Another left me a message on my…"

Surry by the Bay - Sawmills of Cunningham Ridge

"Personal interview with Wilbur Saunders, February 2012. Maine Register, State Year-book and Legislative Manual. No."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Summer Pleasures

"1918Swan's Island Historical Society During most of Swan’s Island history, summer recreation occurred on or near the water, where one could enjoy…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Women's Firsts

"… Island Electric Co-op.Swan's Island Historical Society Three occupational areas, in particular, have an interesting historical background."

Life on a Tidal River - The Bangor Fire of 1911 - Page 1 of 2

"… the Bangor Public Library and Bangor Historical Society, both of which occupied the upper floors of the Bangor Savings Bank building on lower State…"

Surry by the Bay - Surry Village School

"Bonsey Images contributed by Surry Historical Society The Surry Village School opened on December 19, 1872."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - II. Pinkies, wherries, skiffs and chebaccos: Early Settlement

"Swan's Island Historical Society Early settlers supplemented their harvests with fishing to make a decent living."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Growing Up in Masardis - Page 1 of 4

"… Up in Masardis Presque Isle Historical Society Text by Angela, a Presque Isle Middle School student Images from the Presque Isle Histoircal…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Source Materials

"… from the Mount Desert Island Historical Society and the Northeast Harbor Library, the author gives thanks in particular the following people and…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Cunningham School

"… Middle School Edited by Presque Isle Historical Society X X The original Presque Isle High School was built in 1910 on the corner of…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Riverside Park and Arboretum

"… Middle School Edited by Presque Isle Historical Society Construction on Riverside Park began in 1976 to coincide with America’s Bicentennial."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Baird's Quarry

"… Swan's Island, 2011Swan's Island Historical Society A group of Swan's Island students led by 3-5 grade teacher Kim Colbeth have been learning…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Andrew Smith Store

"1940Swan's Island Historical Society Captain Andrew C. Smith was born on Swan's Island on December 5, 1856."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Dancing Fraternity, City of Bangor, 1868

"1868Maine Historical Society In March 1889, when he was 66 years old, John Martin of Bangor led a "grand march" at an inauguration day dance in…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - They Should Have Constructed Their Buildings On Wheels

"… the collections of Mount Desert Island Historical Society & Northeast Harbor Library Members of the Savage family have lived in and around the…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Seaside Hall

"At that point in Swan's Island history, people rarely traveled outside of their own communities. A resident of Atlantic would rely on Atlantic…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Eddie's Market

"… Middle School Edited by Presque Isle Historical Society X X Eddie Theriault, born in Presque Isle in 1908, opened Eddie’s Market in late…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - P.H. Tilson Death Notice

"… First Battle of Bull Run, 1861." EyeWitness to History - history through the eyes of those who lived it."

Mercy Hospital - The Spanish Flu

"… to his family, discussing the Spanish Flu.Maine Historical Society Another unusual aspect of the “Spanish Flu” was that unlike most years, when…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - V. Changing times: the Swan’s Island Ferry

"… run, Swan's Island, 1960Swan's Island Historical Society The William S. Silsby was the first ferry to serve Swan’s Island, welcomed with a festive…"

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