Maine Memory Network

Blue Hill, Maine - The Musical Culture of Blue Hill

"From folk music to chamber music, Blue Hill has embraced a variety of musical styles. Music has always been a big part of what this community uses to…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - About Us

"Since then the island has banded together to preserve what remains. We have digitized and cataloged photographs, expanded our collection, and…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - V. Changing times: the Swan’s Island Ferry

"The community banded together in an effort to preserve what history remained—donating family photograph collections, participating in oral history…"

Early Maine Photography - Occupational Photography

"In his ambrotype, Charles Thompson (at left) of South Berwick proudly displays his over-the-shoulder soprano horn, a band instrument of the period."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Adventures in Aroostook County - Page 1 of 3

"His Latin teacher would let his band play and practice during study hall. His favorite subjects were music and ancient history."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Picnic, Fort Point Light, and Fort Pownal, 1865

"… paying us a visit from Harrison Maine we had no band of Music as is usual on such occasions ..." Martin, his wife, Clara, and their children, Ada…"

Lincoln, Maine - Ballard Hill School, Lincoln, ca. 1930

"… In the summer of 1918, the citizens of Lincoln banded together and started the construction of a new grade school for their children."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Meeting House Park

"The residents could not hear the fine band. “So boys, hold in while the band is in action and then let your lungs proclaim how much you have enjoyed…"

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

"There were several musical organizations, the first group of organized musicians that is recorded was in the late 1800s."

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

"… talking to local fishermen on the Citizen’s Band radio. Kids were welcome to join Mame for casual meals too: much to the delight of young visitors…"

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

"Just before he passed away, Dr. Haigis donated his musical instruments to Scarborough High School. In 1975, Dr."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Riverside Park

"On Sunday afternoons, band concerts were performed by the Bangor Band or the Ladies Orchestra conducted by Lena Howe."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Columbian Block

"… $1.00 each and it was hosted by the Bath Cornet Band. Columbia Theatre program, Bath, 1937Patten Free Library One of the major events that…"

Lubec, Maine - Lubec's 1911 Centennial Celebration - Page 2 of 2

"… lower left, possibly members of one of the many bands. Note that the water of Johnson Bay beyond the end of the street is not visible, probably a…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 2 of 4

"… Homemakers of America, National Honor Society, a band, and a choir. With the 1960's came a medical club, a junior rescue organization, a ski club…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"… educator of his time, and took part in the musical life of the community in which he became its first choir director.” (Music and Musicians on…"

Lubec, Maine - Building the Roosevelt Bridge to Campobello - Page 1 of 3

"Lubec’s small but highly skilled school band provided music while the Navy destroyer John Paul Jones was anchored in the harbor."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Elusive Championship

"… Academy alone used it for most school dances, band practice, orchestra practice, cheerleading practice, class plays, musical productions, class…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - John R Braden

"… with an echo loud and long, There’s a mighty band from “Aroostook land” with heart and hand so true They are with you to stay and they’re backing…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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