Maine Memory Network

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Movies Come To The Island

"Her playing was so popular that she was often asked to perform at private dinner parties. The theater lasted less than 20 years and closed in 1931."

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor Man Rats Out Brady Gang - Page 1 of 2

"His hobbies included poker, reading, singing, playing tennis, and bridge. He was also physically fit and was a very hard worker."

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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Surry by the Bay - Phebe Fowler: A Woman of Property

"Phebe played the piano and left behind her music books, including the hymnals, in a wooden box later found in her attic."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Rustication

"The Boston Symphony was playing regularly by the Bar Harbor Club pool, and traveling theater companies were visiting the village."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"Later on, teams might play at Music Hall. Both of these facilities were on the second floor of buildings located on Broadway in Farmington."

Life on a Tidal River - Four Important Women of Bangor

"Even in the history of men, women played an immense role. Each of these ladies contributed to our history in untold ways."

Historic Hallowell - Ice Storm Interviews - Page 2 of 2

"That was a little bit worrisome. Really day after day of not having any power, you just realize how dependent you are on all of the things that you…"

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

"Many children have spent hours playing in this water. Charles B. Clark came from Industry, ME and settled on the Bog Road (Rt."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Big Thunder

"… came in with a voice of thunder. The rocks played with the water, and it dashed back on them with great mountains of spray.” “We have paddled with…"

Lincoln, Maine - Steamboats

"They played a large role in the Lincoln economy by bringing food, tools,and clothes that were not convenient to put on the railroad to Lincoln."

Lincoln, Maine - Jacob Stinchfield

"He also played a part in the Westward expansion of the country. This is probably another reason he moved to Michigan."

Lincoln, Maine - Aaron Woodbury

"… and all that good stuff for the kids to go to and play with. A third connection with Aaron Woodbury is, I would have wanted to see Lincoln way back…"

Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum and Arctic Studies Center

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

"… was very involved in the town’s music activities, playing the bass, violin, and horn. The Bartlett family owned a lot of property and a mill in the…"

Lincoln, Maine - World War I

"… just be a small fraction, but our town’s people played a part in it. We didn’t start sending troops in until 1917, because that’s the year the…"

Pejepscot Historical Society

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Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"… to land transportation, the Kennebec River played a central role in shaping the city and its downtown."

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"The Penobscot River played no little part in Bangor's growing commercial success. The deep unobstructed river afforded lumbermen a natural highway to…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Native Americans

"… presence in the region and the role they have played in the history of the area. For more information on both groups of native people, please see…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"Islanders “neighbored” in the winter. Plays, musicals, dances, movies and roller skating were held at Town Hall."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"… influence, but for his direct impact on the day-to-day operations of a community in its infancy."

Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"… the most populated city in the area, Presque Isle plays a pivotal role in the lives of the region’s residents and continues to be the HUB of…"