Maine Memory Network

Blue Hill, Maine - A New Look at an Old Painting

"A New Look at an Old Painting Morning View of Blue Hill VillageJonathan Fisher Memorial, Inc. by Tim Garrity The Reverend Jonathan Fisher's…"

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

"Jonathan Fisher: Unlocking the Person Beyond the Parson Jonathan FisherJonathan Fisher Memorial, Inc."

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

"Welcome to the town of Blue Hill!   Blue Hill Bay, ca. 1910 To view our video welcome message, click on the image above: At “the head of the…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Long Island: The Forgotten Community - Page 2 of 3

"Long Island: The Forgotten Community Samuel Carter Homestead, Blue Hill, 1891Jonathan Fisher Memorial, Inc."

Blue Hill, Maine - Long Island: The Forgotten Community - Page 3 of 3

"Long Island: The Forgotten Community Brown & McAllister Granite Quarry, Blue Hill Bay, ca. 1890Jonathan Fisher Memorial, Inc."

Blue Hill, Maine - Long Island: The Forgotten Community - Page 1 of 3

"Long Island: The Forgotten Community By Rick Sawyer In the early days of the settlement of Maine many of the communities were located along the…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - About This Project

"… the materials were not widely available to the public, although each organization has used some of the text and illustrations in museum exhibits…"

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."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 1 of 4

"The public was upset, because the Boston & Maine trains were sometimes late and connections were missed."

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…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Historical Overview - Page 2 of 4

"Three of his children became major public figures. Rufus represented New York in the United States Senate; and as a senator, worked on the Missouri…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Byron

"The Historical Society has a collection of artifacts and old photos on display. It is open to the public every Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Peru

"As with all public roads, the cost of the care of this road began to rise. By 1816 the plantation settlers raised $600 in taxes for the road."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Fires in Rumford

"… to the offices (including the Rumford Falls Times publication facility) and stores on the first floor."

Historic Clothing Collection - Site Overview

"This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) MA-30-18-0288-18."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1870-1890 - Page 1 of 4

"1874Walker Memorial Library After the Civil War, sewing machines reached the professional dressmaking and home sewing market. They were expensive."

Historic Clothing Collection - The Maine Historical Society Historic Dress Collection - Page 2 of 2

"This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, MA-30-18-0288-18."

Historic Clothing Collection - The Maine Historical Society Historic Dress Collection - Page 1 of 2

"In 2018, support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Museums for America grant program facilitated item-level cataloguing…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Northern Threads: Two centuries of dress at Maine Historical Society - Page 1 of 3

"In 2017, the Institute of Museum and Library Services provided support to photograph, preserve, and add the garments online, including a curated…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Lillian Nordica, Farmington, ca. 1911

"1911 Contributed by Farmington Public Library Description Lillian Nordic signed her photograph, "To the library, Lillian Nordica." The…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Flora Brooks, Lying in Repose, 1922

"Brooks to the Farmington Public Library. When a gift was bestowed upon the library she received it as a mother would receive a gift for her child"."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - Biddeford's Movers & Shakers

"Biddeford's Movers & Shakers Photograph by Jaimee Beatson, Biddeford High School X Why do we see the name "Thacher" everywhere in Biddeford…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - "Good the more communicated, the more abundant grows" : The Thursday Club

""Good the more communicated, the more abundant grows" : The Thursday Club "Rocking Chair Row" program, Biddeford, 1930Biddeford Historical…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - EXHIBITS

"EXHIBITS NEW! THE CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION ERAS AS EXPERIENCED IN BIDDEFORD AND SACO A fresh look into a tumultuous era for the people of…"