Maine Memory Network

Surry by the Bay - Surry Village School

"Ray for $2000.00, and it sported an attached three hole air conditioned toilet. However, because there was no running water, a big water bucket…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Patten Free Library

"… highlights the past and present construction, events, and people who contributed to the importance and history that make it a special and unique…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Project Overview

"… of information: People, Construction, Businesses, Events, and Historical Connections. During this time, students were finding the last bits of…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Ledyard Block

"… trunk, openPatten Free Library On the subject of events, there was an extensive fire in 1894. The fire damaged twenty-one properties before it…"

Guilford, Maine - The Next Fifty Years 1916-1966

"… interior changes, continued sales of groceries, sporting goods, boots and shoes. Leslie Adkins wagon shop was built to paint and repair wagons."

Maine Historical Society

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 3 of 3

"… out and the Goodwill Hall became a facility for sports and other social events. In 1926 The Strathglass Fife Band of Mexico and Rumford was formed."

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"… the downtown and promote the unique qualities and events of a small historic commercial district, the members of BBA found a large degree of…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Expansion

"… time to visit the park as it offered special sporting events for children, a huge fireworks display, and even catered meals."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Hampden Academy

"… gymnasium was constructed reducing the need for sporting events, dances, and graduation ceremonies to be held at the town hall."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 2 of 4

"Today, we have a wide range of sports, clubs and activities to choose from, including student council, drama club, chess club, various music clubs…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - John R Braden

"They were once referred to as “promoters of clean sport”. Allegedly, there was a club room on Main Street boasting a dining room, poolroom, bowling…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Building Of The Arts Era

"… for gambling but rather as a venue for theater, sporting events, dances, concerts, town meetings, graduations, and other community functions."

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

"Derby Road sported a candy and sundry shop, post office and library in one block. Across the street was a women's dress shop, operated by local…"