Maine Memory Network

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Big Thunder

"Loring was a performer, producer, and promoter of “Indian entertainments,” and his name appeared in dozens of newspapers across New England…"

Skowhegan Community History - Benedict Arnold's March

"… when he joined the British because he didn't get promoted for the revolution. Benedict ArnoldMaine Historical Society During the early stages…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - About Us

"… State Library, is an innovative program that promotes collaboration between local schools, historical societies, and public libraries through the…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox: Lime Works

"… of the buildings, and everything for the care and promotion of my interest… You will please to observe clearly, that your personal labor is not so…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Meet Blue Hill's Project Team

"… State Library, is an innovative program that promotes collaboration between local schools, historical societies, and public libraries through the…"

Lincoln, Maine - Cars, Model T

"On August 25, 1935 he was promoted to General Manager. He stayed in this position until September 16, 1955 when the firm under the name of Bradstreet…"

Skowhegan History House

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Dyer Library/Saco Museum

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Maine's Road to Statehood - 1790s: A Growing Movement

"… of Maine map, 1795 Drawn in 1795, this map promoted the separation of Maine from Massachusetts."

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Brothers of the Civil War

"… have had this photo taken at the time of his promotion.North Yarmouth Historical Society Luther Lawrence Luther Lawrence wrote many letters home."

Bangor Public Library

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Highlighting Historical Hampden - John Crosby

"… War, John Crosby was distinguished by promotion from Captain to General. He is said to be the only resident of Wheelersborough who can positively…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Riverside Park

"… a desperate plea in the guise of a newspaper promotion which boasted that Riverside Park would position itself as “the amusement center of the…"

Surry by the Bay - Surry Opera Company

"… and Surry resident--wanted to do his part to promote world peace. After seeing the TV movie The Day After and its depiction of nuclear holocaust in…"

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

"… Harbor property to wealthy summer residents and promoted the island's summer resort industry, which had actually begun in the Ryder's Cove and…"

Prince Memorial Library

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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Soldiers Of The Civil War

"He re-enlisted in December, 1863, and was promoted to Corporal in 1865. Orrin wrote a journal about all of his experiences in the War, which was…"

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

"During his time fighting, he earned many promotions, the highest becoming Captain of the E Company of the 8th regiment of Maine on October 19, 1863."

Presque Isle: The Star City - John R Braden

"They were once referred to as “promoters of clean sport”. Allegedly, there was a club room on Main Street boasting a dining room, poolroom, bowling…"

Lincoln, Maine - That Pioneer Spirit

"… the Wellness Councils of America (WELCOA) for "promoting healthy living among employees" (www.pvhme.org)."

Colby College Special Collections

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Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"… Carrie, “Klondike: The Gold from Sea Water Story Promoted by the Electrolytic Marine Salts Company at North Lubec, Maine”, Lubec Herald, December…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"James Phair promotion certificatePresque Isle Historical Society Thomas Phair - Starch King X T."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"… in the company for his services as well as a promotion. Shortly after the completion of this project, Presque Isle Electric Company and the Maine…"