Maine Memory Network

Surry by the Bay - History of Surry

"… families, build 60 dwelling-houses and a meeting-house, and settle a minister within six years, or failing this, by March 1768, they would be…"

Mercy Hospital - Growth & Expansion - Page 2 of 2

"Trying to force them to meet financial obligations would defeat many of the medical accomplishments.” The entire facility underwent a renovation in…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"The first town meeting took place April 6, 1789. The War of 1812 proved to be a difficult time for islanders."

Lubec, Maine - Timeline

"• Warrant for first town meeting issued July 7, 1811 Signature Quilt, Lubec, 1889 1812 • War of 1812 leads to extensive smuggling operations…"

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor and Social Reform Movements of the 1800s-1900s

"The first meeting was in the year of 1914. Another one of the pro-suffrage organizations was the Maine Woman Suffrage Association founded in 1873."

Guilford, Maine - Pre-Settlement And The First 100 Years

"… into Plantation 6, Range 7, and in November a meeting of voters was held for the purpose of raising money for school."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Industry

"… Hall, which was used for movies and dances and meetings and church services. In 1905, Lewis Whitten held the record for hauling the largest load…"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - The History of Stockholm

"… Hall which was used for movies and dances and meetings and church services. Work Cited: www.geocities.com/mscguide/sthis.html, Maine Swedish…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - War of 1812

"… Hampden citizens held a heated and confused meeting at the Hampden Academy building. In the end General Blake was allowed to make the decision to…"

Lubec, Maine - McCurdy Herring Smokehouse - Page 1 of 4

"… them, close to where School Street came down to meet Water Street a bit left of the center of the photograph, was the smokehouse operated at the…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox

"… civic projects, including the construction of a meeting house and the formation of local militia companies."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Early History - 1719 to 1740

"Soon a second kiln was added to meet the demands of trade and lumber was added as cargo. Encouraged by this profitable business, Waldo gathered…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston is Incorporated - 1777

"… for many years, was located at Mill River with a meeting house on the hill above, a bridge across the river, a post office, a few traders and some…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Scarborough Marsh: "Land of Much Grass" - Page 1 of 4

"… filter or sponge for both the salt and freshwater meeting within it. fish weirs X Life in a salt marsh depends upon the grass."

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

"In its first town meeting in the year 1821, Cumberland appropriated $550 for education and accepted students, ranging in age from five through…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Cumberland's Prince Memorial Library : Evolution of a Community Institution

"… the Prince Room, and is now used as a community meeting space. 1995 constructionPrince Memorial Library Young Adult Room (1996) The Prince…"

Otisfield Historical Society

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Sanford-Springvale Historical Society

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Kennebunkport Historical Society

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Surry by the Bay - Surry Village School

"Then in 1939 a regional track meeting was held in Ellsworth. Surry's top female athletes were Loretta Lessard and Grace McCabe."

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

"… Many workers came from European countries, and to meet the needs of a rising population, boarding houses and stores opened in every available space…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Islanders At Play

"… to walk to the beach and have a family picnic or meet friends. Let’s get together with friends for a game of softball or go ice skating."

Great Cranberry Island Historical Society

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Western Maine Foothills Region - A Man's Life in a Suitcase

"… that she should schedule a Funeral Director to meet the train in Rumford to pick up his body. Arrangements were made for John to be buried in the…"