Maine Memory Network

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Roads: From Footpaths to Super Highway

"… to the ferry at Ferry Beach; and from the ferry landing at Pine Point, the traveler would proceed on the beach to Old Orchard."

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

"Construction began in 1927 and was completed in September 1928. During its period of operation, famous people who landed at the Scarborough airport…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Maine Community Heritage Project

"… between local schools, historical societies, and public libraries through the exploration and celebration of local history."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Scarborough Historical Society

"… the Scarborough Middle School and the Scarborough Public Library. The result of this collaboration is a "virtual Scarborough Room" on the Maine…"

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

"… Boston, excellent schools, abundant undeveloped land and easy access to mountains and the sea are factors that have attracted families and…"

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

"… factory began operations at the end of Seavey’s Landing Road in Blue Point before 1869, using the same canning process as that used for farm…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - III. An undercurrent of danger: Colonial Biddeford

"… Biddeford Copy of Major Phillips sale of lands to Richard Russell, Biddeford, 1673McArthur Public Library The village of Winter Harbor -…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War & Biddeford

"… day, when peace shall reign through all our land, and the smiles of Heaven rest again upon a united people." -Mayor John Q."

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

"Caught by a mighty wave, the ship landed high on the rocks. The crew was saved, but within a few days the 100-ton schooner was pounded to pieces on…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - I. Headwaters of a community: Sowacatuck, Chouacoet, and the sea

"… disappear altogether--driven from their ancestral lands to disappear among the tribal bands to the north and east; their culture and customs only…"

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

"… was introduced, and in the mid-century, all public schools were reciting the Pledge. The American Flag has a long and fascinating history."

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin's Journal

"… and of money itself as well as the 1830s craze of land speculation all affected Bangor and John Martin -- and all appear within the pages of his…"

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

"… clubs, a senior fair and drama production, public speaking contest, and a girl's club. By the 1950's, Scarborough’s extra curricular opportunities…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - RESOURCES

"… Exploration, culture, and cartography in the land of Norumbega. Ed. Emerson W. Baker et als. Lincoln, Ne.: Universtiy of Nebraska Press, 1994."

Blue Hill, Maine - Blue Hill Spearheads Development on the Downeast Coast

"… of 100 men each, who were assigned to clear land and erect a fortification. By 1760 hostilities had ended and settlement began."

Blue Hill, Maine - Welcome to the town of Blue Hill!

"… mountain stands as a beacon for travelers from land and sea. Blue Hill – named by early explorers – has served as a navigational landmark since the…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"… road to the interior, or even as a barrier to land transportation, the Kennebec River played a central role in shaping the city and its downtown."

Blue Hill, Maine - Jonathan Fisher: Unlocking the Person Beyond the Parson

"… lot" which was to include 5 acres of cleared land, a barn built by the town (thirty feet by forty feet in size and having 13 1/2 foot studs) as…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 10 of 17

"… had telegraphed to Charleston not to prevent the landing of Union supplies. On April 12th, 1861, Northerners, Mainers and citizens of Biddeford and…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 5 of 17

"… as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco Plan of Lands of Saco Water Power Co. at Saco & Biddeford, 1848Dyer Library/Saco Museum The cotton…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin self portrait, 1889

"… working at Katahdin Iron Works, in a "wild land township" near Brownville, starting in 1888. The illustration is on page 57 of the book and…"

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

"People Who Called Scarborough Home Rufus King Rufus King of Scarborough, ca. 1820Scarborough Historical Society & Museum Rufus King, the…"

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

"People Who Called Scarborough Home Dr. Philip Haigis Dr. Philip Haigis, Scarborough, ca. 1960Scarborough Historical Society & Museum Dr."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Catch of the Day: Clamming and Lobstering - Page 2 of 4

"Catch of the Day: Clamming and Lobstering Protection of clams in the Town of Scarborough, 1853Scarborough Historical Society & Museum By 1880…"