Maine Memory Network

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"… and the city planned for new neighborhoods with parks included. By 1890, Bangor's population approached 20,000. It was indeed an era of progress."

Winter Harbor Historical Society

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Early Maine Photography - Famous People - Page 3 of 3

"… by his fellow citizens, he was buried in Capitol Park, where his grave is marked by a granite tomb and monument."

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

"… in 1933, its location also known as The Trotting Park. It was the most important event to everyone around the area."

Surry by the Bay - Surry Opera Company

"… Shouse, founder of the Wolf Trap, the National Park for the Performing Arts outside of Washington, DC, gave the company its first official tour."

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - "Main Streets" of North Yarmouth and Cumberland

"Hallowell viewed from Butternut Park, Chelsea, ca. 1890Hubbard Free Library Why Go to Hallowell? The Effects of the Embargo Act It is important to…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - National Community Christmas Tree - 1959

"… the chief horticulturist of the National Capital Parks Department, George Harding. Over the next few months, over 500 trees were screened."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"Warren Island became a state park in 1959 and is the only State Park that is accessible solely by water."

Eastern Maine Medical Center

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Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Agriculture

"… the fair grounds were known as the “trotting park.” This oval was created to keep horse races off of Main St."

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"… as well as the establishment of West Quoddy State Park and other conservation areas have contributed to an increasing number of visitors to Lubec…"