Maine Memory Network

Porter Memorial Library

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Historic Hallowell - Communication

"The president of the company was C.H. O’Brien, hence the name of the company. The electrophone was an electronic piece of equipment that was used to…"

Historic Hallowell - Dummer House

"… of Common Pleas in Kennebec County, in 1794 he presided over a paternity case involving one of Martha Ballard's patients."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Tillson Testimonial

"While Henry was a student, President Lincoln issued a call for 15,000 volunteers to serve the cause of the Union."

Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln Historical Society - Page 1 of 2

"The new president is Jeannette King, not Gertrude Pinkham, like it was in the past. This is the second time the president has changed."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - People Who Called Scarborough Home - Page 2 of 4

"… was an unsuccessful Federalist candidate for Vice President of the United States. Rufus again was elected to the United States Senate in 1813 and…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Telephone communication

"Frank Bridges was president of the Swan’s Island telephone company, one of his many enterprises. Another resident, Russell Burns, was the island…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Hannibal Hamlin, Bangor, 1866

"… the mid-term election campaign, former Vice President Hannibal Hamlin spoke at Norumbega Hall in Bangor on behalf of Republican candidates."

John Martin: Expert Observer - James Dunning, Bangor, ca. 1867

"… to a question about whether he could support President Andrew Johnson's policies as asking the questioner, "if he thought I was a d -- med fool."…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Customs House

"For example, in 1889, the 23rd President, Benjamin Harrison visited Bath to tour the shipyards of Bath and attend the launching of the Rappahannock…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Bath Savings Institution and Hyde Block

"Henry Swanton was the president of Bath Savings for many years. He also served as a trustee. William Lawrence Plaque X Two of the last key…"

Acadia National Park

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Skowhegan Community History - About the Project

"Lee Granville, president of the History House, then invited a small group of teachers to the History House for an introduction to their collections…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding Declines - 1857 to 1861

"… and connections of millionaire Edward O’Brien, president of the George’s Bank. Due to O’Brien’s financial backing, Thomaston bank customers escaped…"

Guilford, Maine - MANUFACTURING - Page 2 of 2

"… Society In 1979, Saulter joined the company as president. In 1991, they added a new addition which was over $8 million dollars."

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Who were the Kennebec and Pejepscot Proprietors? - Page 4 of 7

"… of thousands of acres in Maine, most of the presiding members of the Kennebec and Pejepscot Proprietors lived in and around Boston."

Colby College Special Collections

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - About Us

"… Taffy Davis, Farmington Historical Society, President Tyler Duran, Center for Community GIS, Intern Stephen Engle, Center for Community GIS…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Early Settlement

"In 1806 he became the first president of the Penobscot Bank in Bucksport. Back to Introduction Continue to Incorporation"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Introduction

"Vice President (1861-1865), Hannibal Hamlin, world renowned author Stephen King, Major League baseball player Mike Bordick, and NASCAR driver Ricky…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Tilson's Hat

"… “What? What is it? Mother, what’s wrong?” “Henry, President Lincoln is calling upon 1,500 men into war to fight against the Confederates.” “I will…"

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

"Print. President Grant Visit Bangor Daily Whig and Courier (Newspaper) October 14, 1871 through October 20, 1871. Bangor Public Library. Microfilm."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The MCHP Experience: In Our Own Words

"… they outperformed themselves." -Raymond Gaudette, President McArthur Public Library Sally captures the action during the Museum in the Streets…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - ABOUT US

"… teacher Denise Doherty and Historical Society President Raymond Gaudette at the First Parish Meetinghouse, 2010 X Biddeford Historical Society…"