Maine Memory Network

Life on a Tidal River - Project Process

"The Public Library chose the early railroad transportation topic not only because they own important primary source materials but also because it…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Aroostook Valley Railroad

"… official opening), over 17,000 passengers were transported. Presque Isle Historical Society The official opening of the Aroostook Valley…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - National Community Christmas Tree - 1959

"… frames built by the High School Shop class for transport to the railroad car. Cutting tree, Presque Isle, October, 1959Presque Isle Historical…"

Blue Hill, Maine - In Search of the Rustic Life

"Later, the transportation would transition to buses and cars. The Rockland, Blue Hill, Ellsworth Steamboat Company, which later became part of the…"

Life on a Tidal River - Early Railroads in Bangor - Page 1 of 2

"Maine Central Union Station, Bangor, ca. 1910Bangor Public Library M.C.R.R. Freight Yards, Bangor, ca."

Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 2 of 4

"… was cut out of ledges at the top of the hill and transported on cable cars down a track to a massive stone wharf where it was loaded on ships with…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Educating Blue Hill

"This facilitated much easier transportation to the Academy than horse and cart or walking. High school students had to pay to ride the local bus for…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Women's Firsts

"The Island's public health and postal services have been marked by the continued placement of women in leadership positions over the past century."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"… Society Although its primary purpose was to transport freight and goods, the Aroostook Valley Railway boasted a small passenger service."

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"Herring being transported, Lubec, ca. 1930Lubec Memorial Library Early Industry At this time there were 20 smokehouses in Lubec producing 50 to 60…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - The Crew

"… to the island after 20 years in social work and public school education. Prior to living on the island she spent 15 years working overseas mostly…"

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"In 1875, the city established a water system and 13 years later, the Bangor Street Railway began to lay track to provide transportation service to a…"

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

"… city and daily papers are received on the day of publication In no other way has the improvement been greater than in the management of the mails…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Our Resources

"… Working Waterfront, news publication, Island Institute, PO Box 648, 386 Main Street, Rockland, ME 04841, 594.9209 www.islandinstitute.org…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Summer Resorts

"Public recreation took place at the Drift Inn, a grill restaurant that hosted square dances on Wednesday nights, regular dances on Saturday nights."

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

"… their creations to a grateful and supportive public. Bicentennial Quilt, Islesboro, 1989Islesboro Historical Society The most historic and…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 8, pages 135-150

"… 135-150 Among the topic and personalities are: Transport ship Charles Thomas Transport ship John Rice 1st Maine Heavy Artillery Col. Russell B."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Delivery of generators, Presque Isle, 1959

"… delivers four diesel electric generators to Maine Public Service in Presque Isle. View additional information about this item on the Maine…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - St. John's Episcopal Church Building

"It is the oldest standing public building in Presque Isle. Sources: Gauffreau, Kay. "House of Worship Holds Honor Of Being The Oldest Church Building…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Presque Isle Outdoor Pool

"… of the Northern Maine Fair and opened to the public in 1979. Sources: Haskell Williams V. Recreation- A Lifetime Adventure- A History of Presque…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Maine Farmer's Exchange (MFX) Building

"… of Main Street, making it the 3rd oldest standing public building in Presque Isle. It did finally suffer some damage in the fire of 1927."

Presque Isle: The Star City - State Street Theater

"It is now used as a parking lot for Maine Public Service employees. Sources: Graves III, Richard A. Forgotten Times A Walk Through History."

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Bridges of East New Portland

"… the bridge.” The old bridge was closed to the public September 08, 1923, and records show that the new Cement Bridge was opened to the public June…"

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

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