Maine Memory Network

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.”…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - National Community Christmas Tree - 1959

"A search then ensued for a tree that would meet the stringent specifications of the chief horticulturist of the National Capital Parks Department…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 2 of 4

"… less – 84 dwelling houses, 12 school houses, 14 meeting houses [among them the first congregational and baptist churches in blue hill] and other…"

Guilford, Maine - Historic Buildings - Page 1 of 2

"… Guilford, 1916Guilford Historical Society Meeting at the Guilford Odd Fellows Hall, ca. 1960Guilford Historical Society The magnificent…"

Lincoln, Maine - Aaron Woodbury

"… sounds like a very cool guy; I would like to meet him, but I can’t because he’s dead, so I will have to do with what I learned."

Caribou Public Library

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

"… Swan’s Islanders turned to the sea to make ends meet—fishing for their family’s food and for profit."

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

"… money a number of times, apparently to make ends meet. While he offered insights into many businesses, several stand out."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Railroad into the Village

"… The citizens of this town are reminded that a meeting will be held in the town Hall next Saturday afternoon, at 2 o’clock for the purpose of acting…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Building Of The Arts Era

"… theater, sporting events, dances, concerts, town meetings, graduations, and other community functions."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Businesses and Cottage Industries

"For over 150 years, local ladies have been meeting to create and fashion the very best ideas from their whirring sewing machines heard from within…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - 94 Front Street

"… the first (bottom) floor has been altered to meet the occupying business’ needs. Ownership Starting with Oliver Moses in the 1850s, the building…"

Life on a Tidal River - Bass Park: A History of Fillies, Fame, and Fun

"In 1978 Jimmy Carter attended a presidential town meeting at the auditorium. Bass Park has seen a number of top-notch musical arts such as Gene…"

Life on a Tidal River - Early Railroads in Bangor - Page 1 of 2

"It was supposed to meet up with the Bangor Old Town and Milford Railroad. $30,000 to $40,000 was subscribed for the project; however because of the…"

Guilford, Maine - Modern History: 1966 to Present

"… and the planning board had ceased to meet, and applications for grant funds to complete water main replacement and downtown revitalization had been…"

Prince Memorial Library

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Scarborough Historical Society & Museum

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Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"A warrant for the first Town Meeting was issued on July 7, 1811. Hopley Yeaton grave, North Lubec, ca."

Blue Hill, Maine - Educating Blue Hill

"… involving the schools were not discussed in town meetings until school consolidation took effect, and did not involve the entire town, but just the…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - "Main Streets" of North Yarmouth and Cumberland

"… property owners were appearing at Town Meeting and asking for these private byways to be accepted as town roads."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Agriculture

"The first meeting was held May 26, 1840 with John Titcomb Esq., elected president and F.G. Butler secretary."

Presque Isle: The Star City - John R Braden

"The Mooseleuk Club voted at board meetings to which charities they would donate part of the horse’s winnings."

Colby College Special Collections

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Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"However, Gould had a chance meeting with Charles F.A. Johnson who was in the lumber business. Johnson was thinking of retiring and thought perhaps…"