Maine Memory Network

Lubec, Maine - The Lighthouse at West Quoddy Head

"… to an exhibit at the West Quoddy Visitor prepared by the Maine State Museum, a standard 1000-watt theatrical type bulb powers the lantern as of…"

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

"Preparing National Christmas tree, Presque Isle, 1959Presque Isle Historical Society All necessary safety precautions are taken prior to the actual…"

Blue Hill, Maine - A Real Downeast County Fair

"… Hancock and Washington Counties bring crafts, prepared foods, produce, handiwork of all types and more to show and share with the community, and to…"

Guilford, Maine - Special Events

"… were decorated with great enthusiasm the town prepared to celebrate. Universalist Church Centennial, Guilford, 1916Guilford Historical Society…"

Guilford, Maine - Historic Buildings - Page 1 of 2

"In this photo, the town of Guilford was preparing for the Guilford Centennial Celebration in 1916. Copies of the Guilford Register newspapers have…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 2 of 4

"Warning slips are given out for not being prepared for class, and if you were to break the rules in a bigger way you may have to serve detention."

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"… son's has two), educated at Hallowell Academy in preparation for his later enrollment in Bowdoin College, returned to Farmington in 1837 and…"

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

"… to Reverend Jernegan in the prospectus he prepared for potential investors, “Millions of dollars in gold were flowing through Lubec Narrows every…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Skyline Farm - Making and Preserving History

"This upbringing prepared Thomas Loring for his 1781 move to Walnut Hill, where he purchased eighty-three acres for 60 pounds, 9 shillings, and 4…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"Mr. Titcomb prepared well. He built a log home and planted crops for later use. He set out in 1780 with his, wife Betsey, her brother, a small son…"

Eastern Maine Medical Center

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

"… were cleaned from top to bottom in order to prepare for club meetings. Card tables were set up and large groups of people would show up to join in…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Educating Blue Hill

"This prepared them for marine navigation and exploration, and taught them outdoor skills; things a person could learn in camp today."