Maine Memory Network

Lincoln, Maine - MacGregor's Spool Mill

"… will be my last entry, but I found the need to report the relief that is in everybody’s heart. Clark Campbell has bought the mill back! He has…"

Freedom & Captivity Portal

The Freedom & Captivity digital collection in the Maine Memory Network, and the complete digital archive housed at Colby Special Collections, is a repository of personal testimonies, ephemera, memorabilia, artifacts, and visual materials that capture multiple dimensions of the experiences of incarceration for individuals, families, and communities, as well as for survivors of harm.

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - The Shaping of the Borderlands: Arcane Deeds and Failed Colonies - Page 5 of 5

"… and Documents, Together With Mediatorial Reports, Advisory Opinions, and the Decisions of Domestic Commissions, on International Claims," vol."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Riverside Park

"… lease of the grounds, which expires soon,” it was reported, “and the buildings are being removed or demolished...the war situation being…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor Commercial article on World's Fair contest

"The Bangor Daily Whig and Courier reported on July 8, 1893: "Mrs. John Martin and Miss Mabel Martin leave on this morning’s train for the World’s…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Mabelle Martin's casket, Bangor, 1899

"Mabelle Martin had been a teacher and her father reported that teachers arranged the flowers for the casket and funeral."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Elusive Championship

"1 team. Jessica Block of the News Staff reported that (BDN 7 Mar, 05), “The win was likely the biggest upset in the Eastern A boys tournament since…"

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 4 of 5

"… were seven trustees and each year they gave a report at the annual town meeting. The first librarian was Ernestine Hale."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - About Us - Page 3 of 3

"One directors’ report included an entry that George W. Norton was approved to start in September as a teacher at the Free School, with a salary of…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Rustic furniture, Bangor, 1865

"He reported that he "employed my vacant hours in making a rustick armed chair, a Gothic oval chair a Sofa and Grape trellis." Martin, an accountant…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Thomas White Dry Good Emporium, Bangor, 1864

"He reportedly signed up 110 men in two days for the 1st Maine Heavy Artillery, in which he became a captain."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Steamer "Bangor," 1847

"It appears on page 252 of the journal. He reported that when they arrived at Belfast, the owners decided to try to vessel at sea and headed for…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Benjamin Kimball, Bangor, ca. 1867

"Hayford reportedly insulted Kimball and Kimball struck Hayford across the nose. Kimball was arrested and Martin speculated that he lost most of his…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Division Street School, Bangor, 1865

"… The area became largely Irish and Martin reported that his wife, Clara, and other parents complained about the condition of the school."

Mercy Hospital - The Spanish Flu

"Soldiers serving in the military in crowded encampments were also hard hit. Of the 1,032 Mainers who died during the war, over half died of the flu."

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

"… its peak in 1890, when over 400,000 members were reported. By then the G.A.R. had well over seven thousand posts, ranging in size from fewer than…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrap & Sketch Book 2: 1864-1866

"… Antiquarian Society lecture, 1849 Police Court report, newspaper clippings   Part 3, pages 38-56 Daniel Chaplin tribute, favorite apple tree…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"… County relied on outside influences such as the military to aid in the continued growth of the region."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Village Schools

"A town project was reportedly never so well organized. Those who could not make monetary donations could make fudge, cream puffs, a pie, or a batch…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Porter Family

"… she arrived home she wrote a magazine column and reported that the exhibition had been a success. Fly Rod wrote her weekly columns about hunting…"

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

"A fire was reported to her, and she would call the fire department. When people heard the alarm in town, they would call her to ask where the fire…"

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

"… overnight stay of the party: there was a parade, military review, fire engine trials, a regatta, a cotillion reception for the President’s party…"

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Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"Bangor had almost 2000 men who qualified for military service; many would serve in either the Army or the Navy."