Maine Memory Network

Lincoln, Maine - World War I

"Harris' Social Studies class can be viewed below: Claire Gordon "Research your topic and summarize the ‘who, what, when, and where’ in the form of a…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - II. Pinkies, wherries, skiffs and chebaccos: Early Settlement

"… year 1850 a decided improvement in the moral and social condition of the people of Swan’s Island took place.” The economy was growing, government…"

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"… and often to punishment." Enoch Pond Three major social movements mark the first half of 19th century American history: suffrage, temperance, and…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Basketball: From Rivals to Teammates

"… a distinctive role in Mount Desert Island’s social history. Island high schools competed vigorously in intra-Island competition and in games and…"

Lubec, Maine - Klondike: Lubec's Gold from Sea Water Hoax

"… the town, but we should welcome them for their social qualities. The officers of the company are earnest, Christian gentlemen, and many of their…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Native Americans

"… were left to fend for themselves without any social service support or a land base to sustain them."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Intersection of Centre and Washington

"… large, rectangular structure designed for large social functions. The Music Hall served any and every purpose imaginable."

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

"… that the passengers would bring with them social and financial prestige. Although Grant was the guest of honor, a great collection of dignitaries…"

Lincoln, Maine - Gordon's Fox Farms

"Harris’ Social Studies class can be viewed below: Brett Crocker “Research your topic and summarize the 'who, what, when, and where' in the form of…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Our Shared History - Page 3 of 4

"It was also an important social organization, sponsoring community events and celebrations, supporting members’ participation in local and national…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Skyline Farm - Making and Preserving History

"… of horse-drawn transportation in the cultural, social and economic development of New England. The farm's 55 acres of open space includes a network…"

Skowhegan Community History - A Brief History of the Skowhegan Area

"All of these towns, for economic and social reasons, eventually combined to form Skowhegan, the Native American name for the falls and the island."

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"… of North America in the 17th and 18th centuries, social and economic development, and the resulting international trade in fish, furs and lumber…"

Eastern Maine Medical Center

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Life on a Tidal River - Four Famous Bangorians

"In the 1840s, chewing gum was not popular and not socially acceptable. Some people would sell the resin just to earn extra money, but Curtis wanted…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - "Main Streets" of North Yarmouth and Cumberland

"… office and train station, road commissioners, social organizations, and blacksmith. Cumberland's Border with North Yarmouth is at Greely Road Route…"