Maine Memory Network

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

"… mansion, Montpelier, in Thomaston built from a plan similar to the Swan’s Island ‘Big House’of Col. James Swan."

Western Maine Foothills Region - For The Love Of Paper - Page 1 of 4

"Chisholm was so organized that all the plans were in place such that before the end of December all of the major contracts were proposed and…"

Malaga Island: a story best left untold - Explore photos from the "Malaga Island: A Story Best Left Untold" documentary

"… a walking path and erected some signage but they plan to keep the island wild and uninhabited while still allowing the fisherman their limited use…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"Plan of the British and American positions, Aroostook War, 1843Maine State Museum While the boundary dispute slowed American settlement of the area…"

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

"… arrived in Lubec and immediately set an elaborate plan in motion that ultimately resulted in financial ruin for hundreds of defrauded investors…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Businesses and Cottage Industries

"… Quilt Show, even off-islanders who make special plans to arrive during this annual event. Today's times have changed drastically, with frequent…"

Life on a Tidal River - William S. Cohen, The Man and the School

"… in sports he needed the discipline to prepare, plan, work hard, and follow the established rules."

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor and Social Reform Movements of the 1800s-1900s

"… point Bangor also had what was called the Bangor Plan, which allowed hotels and such to serve alcohol if they went to court and paid a fee twice a…"

Life on a Tidal River - Early Railroads in Bangor - Page 1 of 2

"Bangor planned days of celebration to bookend the overnight stay of the party: there was a parade, military review, fire engine trials, a regatta, a…"

Lincoln, Maine - Other Early Hospitals

"… to be a working hospital until 1972, when the plans for the Penobscot Valley Hospital were being made."

Scarborough Historical Society & Museum

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Mercy Hospital - Mercy & the Community

"… Gary Pike had just graduated high school and planned to attend Florida State University in the fall when he was diagnosed with Burkett’s Lymphoma…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"Titcomb’s planning and resolve helped to establish the tone of the community. The early inhabitants from Topsham, Augusta, Hallowell, Damariscotta…"

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

"In 1803, the Court heard a report of a plan for the extension of this new county road that would run north from North Yarmouth to Hallowell, a road…"

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

"… Society and Maine Historical Society 1808 Plan of the Town of New PortlandMaine Historical Society When describing the town of New Portland…"

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

"In 1900 definite plans were made to erecct a building to take the place of the Columbian Hall. This hall was known as Chase Memorial Hall and when Mr."

Life on a Tidal River - Four Important Women of Bangor

"… about her experience as a suffragette and how she planned to help with the women’s rights movements."

Bangor Public Library

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Acadian Archives

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Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Railroad into the Village

"The paper is relatively quiet about the plans until July 1870. From then on, the paper contains articles about the progress of the railroad bridge…"

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"Downtown Bangor expanded and the city planned for new neighborhoods with parks included. By 1890, Bangor's population approached 20,000."

Blue Hill, Maine - Educating Blue Hill

"… people together, but helped them to work and plan together. The two academy buildings were not funded in any way by the state."

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"… Main Street Bath and the City of Bath Planning Board deserve special mention for their significant contributions."