Maine Memory Network

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Village Schools

"… the building was often so cold that only a small area near the register was barely comfortable. The wind swept down the river and up over the bank…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - A Murder In Strong

"All the fields, pastures and wooded areas between the Libby farm and the village were searched. Late in the afternoon searchers came upon a spot on…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Wood Products of Strong

"… produced for worldwide markets and hundreds of area residents were employed. “C. H.” Brackley, as he was called, was known as a man who would not…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - National Blue Ribbon School

""If people are looking at moving to the area or bringing jobs and business here, then they will look at our school and see that we are a National…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - "Fly Rod" Crosby - Page 2 of 3

"… mills, built iconic buildings in the downtown area and served the community in the House of Representatives, State Senate and on the Governor’s…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Soldiers Of The Civil War

"… is named after Edward’s family who resided in the area for many years. Gorham Parks Fassett was born on July 23, 1839. He was born in Freeman."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Early Settlements

"Area children were served by one school in the Sprague District. Lime Kiln Wharf, Islesboro, ca."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Riverside Park and Arboretum

"Sources: Haskell, William V. Recreation: A Lifetime Adventure, A History of the Presque Isle Recreation Program from the Late 1920s to 1982."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Our Resources

"… All addresses are for Islesboro, Maine 04848, area code 207 unless otherwise noted. MAINE COMMUNITY HERITAGE PROJECT, ISLESBORO PARTNERS Islesboro…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Water Transportation

"They loaded on the beach or mud flat areas at Lincolnville and Gilkey Harbor. The Red Wing, owned and operated by Leroy McCorison transported cars…"

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

"… long and rich history, as one of the last coastal areas to be settled, in the mid 1760s. Although it is understood the first settlers subsisted by…"

Sullivan and Sorrento Historical Society

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

"… Island Historical Society Three occupational areas, in particular, have an interesting historical background."

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"… than one-half square mile), of the City’s total area of more than 9 square miles. The north-south length of the downtown is easily traversed in a…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Dreamland and Liberty

"… and bringing business to Bath and surrounding areas were two of the most important. When tourists visited Bath they would want to see a play or a…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Odd Fellows Hall

"… has a stage, a large open floor, and a concession area that still holds a metal trough for icing drinks. The third floor is reserved for I.O.O.F."

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Customs House

"That architectural style was rarely seen in this area at that time. The building is considered elaborate because of the detail of how the stone was…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - I. Canoes and Clamshells: The Pre-European Settlement Years

"There are also numerous shell middens: areas where heaps of shells were piled with other refuse over the course of months and years."

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

"Even Irish Point, one of the earliest areas of settlement, had a store. Travel around the island was by foot, carriage, or animal so it was…"

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

"… the first floor which is now part of the seating area in the Tea Room. Kids on the steps of Clevie Trask's home, Swan's Island, ca."

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Patten Free Library

"… the library as a reading room in the downtown area before the park became the home of the Patten Free Library."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Project Overview

"… led students on a scavenger hunt of the downtown area, where students had to keep their eyes open for different architectural styles, angels, a…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Columbian Block

"… fit the nineteenth- century style of the downtown area. The architect of the Columbian Block was John Calvin Stevens, who was the best architect in…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - 94 Front Street

"… has been one of the most densely packed business areas throughout the city’s history. The variety of businesses occupying 94 Front Street serves as…"