Maine Memory Network

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future

"There were few paying jobs and that meant little money available for families to purchase items necessary for farming."

Pejepscot Historical Society

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Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Floods

"Now for the “OLDEN DAYS” that was quite the money. Hallowell also lost $50,000 more due to the Hallowell transportation train tracks being swept away…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Abbott School

"In his memory, his family donated money to the Abbott School for the purchase of the field for athletic use."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Meeting House Park

"They provided donation of money and in-kind work up to $500 as long as it was big enough to provide space for the growing Charles Wheeler band."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Brick Inn

"… it appears they took very good care of her money. During that time, the granddaughters received yearly sums from the investments."

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Bridges of West New Portland

"… in town which could have cost that amount of money is the Wire Bridge, it seems fairly certain that is what the item refers to."

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor: Healthcare Center of Eastern and Central Maine - Page 2 of 2

"The money was put forth to build two more sections as an extension to the hospital in existence. One of the new departments was a pediatric ward…"

Lincoln, Maine - Catholic Church

"… people of Lincoln respected the pastor by raising money to help with repairs and being loyal to the church."

Lincoln, Maine - World War I

"… a choice, whether they were drafted, needed the money, or just wanted to serve their country. I’m sure for most of these men, if they could have…"

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

"Part of it is most likely the lack of money and the other part is about not wanting to offend people of certain religions."

Caribou Public Library

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

"… took place.” The economy was growing, government money stimulated industry, and the Civil War increased fish prices."

Lubec, Maine - Klondike: Lubec's Gold from Sea Water Hoax

"… people is not only desirable for the amount of money they will bring into the town, but we should welcome them for their social qualities."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Aroostook Valley Railroad

"… banking services in the area and began to lend money to local businesses. His impact on the area was immense from the first banking services to the…"

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

"… of voters was held for the purpose of raising money for school. Twenty-one dollars was eventually raised, a school board elected, and the first…"

Lincoln, Maine - Other Early Hospitals

"… worked there and she bought my Ipod with the money from working there. Plus, if there weren’t hospitals, there would be only private doctors."

Scarborough Historical Society & Museum

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Mercy Hospital - Mercy & the Community

"… ago my son was born…[and] I did not have the money to pay the bill,” and enclosed a check for the $70 bill in the note."

Lubec, Maine - Canning Sardines in Lubec: Technology, the Syndicate and Labor

"… given second place by some parents who needed the money the additional hands cutting or packing would bring."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"… he began a private banking business by lending money in the form of notes. His notes were for the term of one year, payable on November 1, with ten…"

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"… of new people into the settlement stopped, money became scarce, and the economic situation worsened."

Blue Hill, Maine - Educating Blue Hill

"… had to pay GSA $175 a year, almost like rent money. Blue Hill Academy, Blue HIll, ca. 1909Blue Hill Public Library Blue Hill-George Stevens…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - North New Portland Village

"… Fair was one event that children saved their money for. They would pay 10 cents to get on a ride and the favorite was the swings."