Maine Memory Network

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Sources For A Short History Of Performing Arts On MDI

"Special thanks to The Abbe Museum, The Bar Harbor Historical Society, Friends of Island History, Mount Desert Island Historical Society, and Mr."

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Skyline Farm - Making and Preserving History

"Of special interest are vehicles and accessories that demonstrate the technological advances that carry through to today’s automobiles, vans, and…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Porter Family

"Did you know that Fly Rod even had a specially-designed skirt? Buttons were sewn on the inside of her skirts so that she could more easily roll them…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Grand Army of the Republic

"Also the railroads offered scheduled special trains along with rare discounted rates. G.A.R. PicnicStrong Historical Society The second…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Patten Free Library

"… to the importance and history that make it a special and unique part of Bath. We hope that you have enjoyed learning about the Patten Free Library…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - People Who Called Scarborough Home - Page 2 of 4

"… May 1821 when President Monroe named him as a special minister to negotiate a treaty with Spain."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Ledyard Block

"The Bath Natural Market specializes in natural foods, wines and natural medicines. The Irish Pub is a restaurant."

Surry by the Bay - Surry Opera Company

"… housed in Nowick’s old cow barn converted for the special guests. Surry Opera Company & Leningrad Amateur Opera Company, Camden, 1989Surry…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Intersection of Centre and Washington

"… dance lessons, art exhibits, live concerts, special art classes, and other public functions, as written in many newspaper articles."

Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum and Arctic Studies Center

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Historic Hallowell - Shipbuilders, Sailors and Whaling Men

"Allen’s special talent was the carving of ships’ figureheads. The family of Allen and Charity (Pierce) Drew included five sons, three of whom were…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - 94 Front Street

"… businesses and their prominent owners deserve special mention. For example, in the early 1850s, according to the 1858 map of Bath, and city tax…"

Mercy Hospital - Growth & Expansion - Page 2 of 2

"Further growth and specialization continued over the next quarter century. In 1970, Mercy opened the School of Anesthesia, and in 1979 established a…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Site Overview

"… through themed image galleries highlighting special topics. The portal covers the collection’s holdings from the late eighteenth century through…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Village Schools

"Percy Spaulding remembered three special days in 1905 at the old schoolhouse; the picnic on the last day, Arbor Day, and a Friday afternoon when the…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Sagadahock House and The Sagadahoc Block

"About an hour and a half later, at 11:20 AM, the special train with train engine number six and hose number three from Portland arrived."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Catch of the Day: Clamming and Lobstering - Page 3 of 4

"Lobstermen use a special gauge to determine which lobsters may be legally kept. Licenses are required and the number must appear on traps and buoys."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 1 of 4

"… 75 teachers at Scarborough High School require special training and a degree. Now there are more subjects, which require more teachers, and…"

Surry by the Bay - Early Twentieth Century

"… During the Jazz Age of 1920s, Surry had some specialized schools, including a dancing school and a singing school."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Chester Greenwood

"He created a tea kettle with a special bottom. He invented an advertising match box, which he likely didn’t mass produce."

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"The Maine Maritime Museum (MMM) grew out of the passions of seven individuals who formed the Marine Research Society of Bath in 1962."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - More on the Old Ell

"Sam McGee developed a special friendship with his great Aunt Mame growing up, including a shared love of music, photography, and dogs."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Schools

"In 1952 at a special town meeting on December 26, Islesboro residents voted unanimously to accept “the most wonderful Christmas gift we ever had.”…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1930-1940 - Page 3 of 4

"… it was still customary to wear long dresses for special, evening and theater occasions. Full-length Hollywood influenced gowns include a black…"