Maine Memory Network

Old Orchard Beach Historical Society

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Franco-American Heritage Center at St. Mary's

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Hugh J. Chisholm, Sr. - Page 2 of 2

"The Portland Daily Press, July 9, 1912, reported that he had attended the dedication via special rail car, returning to Portland and then to his New…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Hugh J. Chisholm, Sr. - Page 1 of 2

"… the business in 1872; relocated from New York to Portland, ME., and married Henrietta Mason of Portland."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1800-1830 - Page 1 of 2

"… Lucia Wadsworth's "assembly dress," Portland, ca. 1799Maine Historical Society Slender cotton gown, Buckfield, ca."

Historic Hallowell - Seaport on the Kennebec

"… was often published here before it arrived in Portland. Hallowell’s ship-owning merchants, anxious to protect their investments by manning their…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Sources

"George’s River Anthoensen Press, Portland, ME, Printer 1950 Beckett, Bradley A History of Thomaston, Maine for Young Readers Lakeside Printing…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Sources

"George’s River Anthoensen Press, Portland, ME, Printer 1950 Beckett, Bradley A History of Thomaston, Maine for Young Readers Lakeside Printing…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Sources

"George’s River Anthoensen Press, Portland, ME, Printer 1950 Beckett, Bradley A History of Thomaston, Maine for Young Readers Lakeside Printing…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Sources

"George’s River Anthoensen Press, Portland, ME, Printer 1950 Beckett, Bradley A History of Thomaston, Maine for Young Readers Lakeside Printing…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Historical Overview - Page 3 of 4

"… Company were finally connected to those of the Portland Railroad Company, connecting South Portland to Saco and providing trolley service through…"

City of Brewer

Brewer is the gateway to coastal communities and Acadia National Park. The city along with Bangor also serves as a trading and distribution center for the coastal areas and towns and cities to the north with the total region having a population of approximately 250,000 people.

Town of Cumberland

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Historic Clothing Collection - 1900-1910 - Page 2 of 3

"Thomas, Portland." Two more pouched bodice gowns, one silk and one cotton, feature the almost cape-like lace collars characteristic of the period."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1960-1970 - Page 2 of 3

"The label reads "FELIX, Portland;" A knee-length navy blue dress made of oversized nylon seersucker, with a square neck and ruched, button trimmed…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Square shouldered cape and suit ensemble, ca. 1943 - Page 1 of 3

"… Helen Baker Cushman donated the ensemble to Portland's Westbrook College in 1977, along with other pieces from Lucile and her husband Ivan Baker's…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Maritime Tales: Shipyards and Shipwrecks - Page 2 of 2

"… & Museum The Thomas was en route from Norfolk to Portland with a cargo of coal. Encountering dense fog off Wood Island, Captain Lermond anchored…"

Historic Hallowell - Shipping

"… to were: Newburyport, Salem, Thomaston, Boston, Portland, Washington City, New York, and New Bedford."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Bob Marley

"He then attended Deering High School in Portland, Maine. Marley had his first experiences with comedy while in high school."

Lubec, Maine - A Signature Quilt

"Perhaps she was visiting friends in Lubec. Mrs. Skillings of Portland X Wormell Sisters of South Lubec, ca. 1885 Almeda J."

Lincoln, Maine - Mills & Paper Industry - Page 1 of 2

"… Ahead." Maine News, Weather, Sports Channel 6 NBC Portland | WCSH6.com | Portland, ME. Web. 6 Apr. 2010."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Catch of the Day: Clamming and Lobstering - Page 1 of 4

"… or gill-netting vessels, most likely out of Portland. Scarborough men have engaged primarily in coastal fishing, particularly clams and lobsters…"

Cumberland Historical Society

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Early Maine Photography - Occupational

"… at left) and the Reverend Asa Cummings of Portland each wear their ministerial collar. Captain Purington of Topsham and Captain Blanchard of…"