Maine Memory Network

Historic Hallowell - Nature's Bounty - Raw Material, Close at Hand

"Stone and statuary were protected during shipment (by ship, and after 1852, by rail) in crates produced in the woodworking shops both at the quarry…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Working in Maine

"He also protected and maintained species supported from timberland. Del loved his job. He especially liked the outdoors part."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Carroll's Auto Sales - Page 3 of 3

"When they got here they had a protective film around them to keep the seawater from damaging the paint."

Guilford, Maine - PROJECT OVERVIEW - Page 2 of 2

"… minded group of volunteers that preserve and protect the many artifacts, photos, and stories of the rich history of our town."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Scarborough Historical Society

"… Historical Society was established in 1961 to protect the rich history, heritage and traditions of Scarborough."

Maine Historic Preservation Commission

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Pittsfield Historical Society

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Early Maine Photography - Occupational Photography

"Wearing such a garment to protect his clothes indicates that Soule worked at a trade or in a factory, perhaps in the local textile mill."

Historic Hallowell - Our Work and Our Team

"… the Firemen’s Association committed to not only protecting our lives and property, but saving the artifacts of its own history."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - 1940 to Present Day

"… Places, which will help provide continued protection. The town retains a handful of 18th century structures and about 400 original 19th century…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - II. Ripples of change: European exploration & settlement at Winter Harbor - Page 1 of 2

"Vines and the colonists settled at the protected area at the mouth of the Saco River, and called it Winter Harbor."

Poland Spring Preservation Society

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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Lobstering

"… lobster size limits, licensing of fisherman, and protection of seed lobsters have been some of the measures Maine has taken to preserve the lobster."

Maine Irish Heritage Center

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Dixfield Historical Society

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Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Who were the Kennebec and Pejepscot Proprietors? - Page 1 of 7

"… Massachusetts taxpayers funding fortifications to protect company towns, and the creation of Lincoln County in 1760, where the Kennebec Proprietors…"

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Beyond Borders: A Wabanaki Perspective - Page 3 of 4

"… 1975, which forced the Federal government into protecting Wabanaki land interests in what is now Maine, and led to the Maine Indian Claims…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Charles K. Savage (1903-1979): The View from Asticou - Page 4 of 6

"… note is Charles's passionate campaign to protect the road entering Northeast Harbor from "unsightly intrusions." "Before we got through with this…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Our Shared History - Page 1 of 4

"… Wescustogo had certain advantages: a good, protected harbor and plentiful reserves for fishing and hunting."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - About Us

"… records of island history are fully cataloged, protected from fire and climate, and accessible during regular business hours throughout the year."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Summary: The Future: Recycle or Start from Scratch?

"… construction timelines and methods to protect their borrowers and collateral – these standards help ensure a successfully completed and readily…"

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell History From a 7th Grade Perspective

"This year students created several new exhibits. Protect and Serve , a history of Hallowell's Police and Fire Departments, Industry on the Bombahook…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Railroad Station

"… was constructed completely out of brick, as protection against fires. The people of Bath were very proud of the station."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Scarborough Marsh: "Land of Much Grass" - Page 1 of 4

"… from rivers and streams washed into low-lying, protected tidal estuaries and began to build up. Various organisms, plant life and marine animals…"