Maine Memory Network

Guilford, Maine - Pre-Settlement And The First 100 Years

"In 1931 the Town purchased their first fire truck, a 1931 Ford which is still running today. Turner House in Winter, Guilford, ca."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"… trade, which had been the prinicipal means for purchasing provisions was in enemy hands. Food was practically non-existent."

Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"… starch factories and out-of-state buyers started purchasing them for human consumption. With this increased demand came more intense pressure for a…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"At the time of purchase, the mill was equipped with a rotary, planer, lath, clapboard, and two shingle machines."

Skowhegan Community History - A Brief History of the Skowhegan Area

"The Coburns purchased more than 400,000 acres of woodland cheaply from the state of Maine and by 1866 they employed more than 850 men to harvest 24…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Agriculture

"… by supporting the local farmer's market and purchasing local food and goods. References Butler, Ben and Natalie."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Early Settlers

"… two of the sisters came back to Farmington and purchased the old Norton homestead on Holley Road."

Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum and Arctic Studies Center

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Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"Many of these people have purchased second homes here, established businesses, or become residents of the town."