Maine Memory Network

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"Early on, Bangor was selected as the seat of Penobscot County. The year 1842, was the first 100,000,000 board foot year, and six years later lumber…"

Lincoln, Maine - Post Office

"… Postal Routes." History of the Town of Lincoln Penobscot County Maine 1822 - 1928. Lewiston Maine: Dingley Inc. 236-43."

Eastern Maine Medical Center

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Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"In 1788, islanders sent a petition to the General Court asking for an examination of General Knox’s claim to ownership of the land."

Surry by the Bay - History of Surry

"The Massachusetts General Court, anxious to see the "eastern lands" settled, readily made grants of land to individuals or larger groups."

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

"… Guilford was located in the counties of Somerset, Penobscot, and finally Piscataquis. Pond Block, Guilford, ca."

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"… settlers, petitioned the Massachusetts General Court declaring allegiance to that state and requesting that settlers’ land holdings be legalized."