Maine Memory Network

Western Maine Foothills Region - About the Project

"In the River Valley towns, the NewPage paper mill dominates the economy. While the mill’s payroll is less than half of what it was 40 years ago, it…"

Lincoln, Maine - Pulp Mill, Penobscot River, 1902 - Page 1 of 2

"The paper mill came in 1910 and was built in front of the pulp mill. The trestle at right is still used by the railway today."

Lincoln, Maine - New Tissue Mill, Lincoln, 1964 - Page 1 of 2

"… in 1964 showing the old stock house for storing paper in background. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Lincoln, Maine - Eastern Manufacturing Company, Lincoln, ca. 1920 - Page 1 of 2

"… Society Description The Lincoln paper mill was called the Eastern Manufacturing Company in the 1920s."

Lincoln, Maine - Newspapers

"Lincoln sold the papers and Bangor sold them; those towns are still here today. Most of Penobscot County sold the papers and the county is still here…"

Lincoln, Maine - That Pioneer Spirit

"… blow in 1968 with the closure of the Eastern Fine Paper and Pulp Division of Standard Packaging Corporation."

Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln Historical Society - Page 2 of 2

"… the library that had been donated by Eastern Fine Paper Company in 1947. This move proved to be an invaluable step in the preservation of Lincoln’s…"

Lincoln, Maine - Gordon's Fox Farms

"“Hey Pa, Mr. Gordon forgot a paper.” “Hmm,” Keith’s Pa picked up the paper and read it. “It says that Mr."

Lincoln, Maine - Ira Fish

"… we still have a mill but it is now a tissue and paper mill instead of a sawmill. This will affect our future as a town because this will give us…"

Lincoln, Maine - Railroads

"… now: Tracks became common in Lincoln, due to the paper mill’s business. They are an important part of many mills, as they are less disruptive and…"

Lincoln, Maine - Civil War

"Lincoln Center, Me.: B. Goodwin, 1992. Print. Morin, Robert. "Remembering the Civil War". History Term Paper. University of Maine, 2008. Print."

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

"A Man's Life in a Suitcase John Edward Barry, Mexico, 1939 Mexico Historical Society Text by Irene Hutchinson Images contributed by Mexico…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Leonard Trask, the Wonderful Invalid

"Leonard Trask, the Wonderful Invalid Text by Shirley Dolloff and Constance V. Bragdon Photo contributed by Peru Historical Society Leonard Trask was…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford - Page 2 of 4

"Rumford Woodrowville School students, Rumford, 1925Greater Rumford Area Historical Society Educational facilities grew along with the…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford - Page 3 of 4

"Rumford Mechanics Institute of Rumford, ca. 1911Greater Rumford Area Historical Society Fun and recreational needs of the town were also…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Project Photos

"Project Photos By Nick Waugh On this page you'll find thumbnail photos of various team activities arranged in chronological order: July training at…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 2 of 5

"Dixfield The Holman Family reunion and homestead, Dixfield, ca. 1911Dixfield Historical Society DIXFIELD COMMON (CENTER) The First Section to…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 3 of 5

"Dixfield East Dixfield Post Office and General Store, Wilton, ca. 1914Dixfield Historical Society EAST DIXFIELD The Next Section to be…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 1 of 5

"Dixfield A Brief History of Dixfield, Maine Text by Charlotte Collins Images from Dixfield Historical Society Town of Dixfield seal…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 4 of 5

"Dixfield DIXFIELD VILLAGE The Last Section to be Settled Dixfield Village as seen from Peru Side, Dixfield, ca.1900Dixfield Historical Society…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 3 of 3

"Mexico Education was key in this new settlement. Instructions were given in private homes by citizens and parents with slightly more education than…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 1 of 3

"Mexico A Brief History of Mexico, Maine Welcome to Mexico sign, ca. 2008Mexico Historical Society Text by Lorraine Robichaud Legere Images…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford High School Basketball - 1970s - Page 2 of 2

"Rumford High School Basketball - 1970s The Rumford High team of 1975 was a very young team, as they started three sophomores, but still finished…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford High School Basketball - 1970s - Page 1 of 2

"Rumford High School Basketball - 1970s Text By: Matt Kaubris Images provided by: Rumford Area Historical Society Rumford High School was built in…"