Maine Memory Network

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Kids at the quarry

"They searched for signs of the once-busy industry, from iron spikes left in the granite to boilers that generated the steam power for the quarry…"

Historic Hallowell - Dr. John Hubbard

"… Hubbard's most notable act as Governor was to sign the "Maine Law"-An Act for the Suppression of Drinking Houses and Tippling Shops-the state's…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Maps

"This map shows the location of the eight signs, connects them in the intended order for the most efficient walking tour, and has photographs of the…"

Historic Hallowell - Ice Harvesting on Cascade Pond ~ A Family Affair

"… winter farmers would come with their teams and sign on to haul ice. During the Depression, when times were real bad, I can remember all the people…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - East New Portland Village

"This petition was signed at East New Portland. He built the first framed house in town now owned by Richard and Lisa Emery."

Pejepscot Historical Society

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Acadian Archives

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Lubec, Maine - Canning Sardines in Lubec: Technology, the Syndicate and Labor

"… barely dry on the non-compete agreements they had signed with the cartel, when they set up a company with eventually four canneries that provided…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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