Maine Memory Network

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

"The independence of islanders to raise their own food remained strong even as the steamboat service to the island improved."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford High School Basketball - 1970s - Page 1 of 2

"… High or Rumford High, there has always been a strong sports tradition at the schools. Both Stephens and Rumford competed in the Class A (large…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - People

"… its founding, Farmington has been the home to strong, creative, and talented citizens who have shaped the history of the area, the state, the…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Bridges of East New Portland

"… Stephen Merrill in 1835, that was taken out by a strong gale that sent the heavy timbers crashing to the rocks and ice below."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Introduction

"… The fact is all of these noted people have strong ties to Hampden, Maine. While some were born and raised in the area, and others came to live and…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Harvesting Potatoes - Page 12 of 13

"… pound (81 kg) barrel with the hand grapple, some strong-armed barrel loaders could do this alone. This was rare, but it was a feat of strength that…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - 1940 to Present Day

"… and side streets still remain, representing a strong architectural link to the town’s unique heritage."

Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 1 of 4

"… Andover the character traits of self-reliance, strong work ethic, and love of autonomy, as well as affinities for baked beans, apple pie, and…"

Guilford, Maine - EVENTS - Page 2 of 3

"Strong currents swept debris through the road and around houses. The athletic field was covered with several feet of rushing water."

John Bapst Memorial High School

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Surry by the Bay - Surry Today

"Surry Elementary School Today X A strong sense of stewardship characterizes Surry's Friends of Morgan Bay who have worked tirelessly with the…"

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

"… remains among the Swan's Island fishermen, a concern to keep the balance between a strong livelihood and not over fishing the lobster population."

Bethel Historical Society

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrapbook 3: 1867-

"… illustrations and commentary, he profiles -- and strongly criticizes -- a number of Bangor area politicians."

Early Maine Photography - Groups - Page 1 of 2

"In contrast to Lucretia Sewall’s strong face and modest attire is an earlier daguerreotype of her in an elegant dress and bonnet wearing leather…"

Maine's Road to Statehood - The Final Vote

"[29] This provision was strongly opposed by many separationists, who viewed it as undemocratic. Banks, Maine Becomes a State, 136-137."

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Fixing Borders on the Land: The Northeastern Boundary in Treaties and Local Reality, 1763-1842 - Page 1 of 5

"… Society Many overlapping authorities had strong claims in this borderland, starting, of course, with Wabanaki Nations, especially the…"

Mercy Hospital - Sisters of Mercy

"… Mercy Hospital By 1830, church officials were strongly encouraging Catherine McAuley to stabilize the work force and the important work by forming…"

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor and Social Reform Movements of the 1800s-1900s

"There was a very strong Temperance Movement in Maine. In fact, Maine became a leading state in this movement."

Historic Hallowell - Values and Charity

"… here in 1833, and a Temperance Society exerted a strong influence for many years. A community that well understood that the rewards of a life at…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - About the Team

"Interest was so strong, that...several months later Steve arranged two optional followup days for students to pursue their interests further."

McArthur Public Library

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Fryeburg Public Library

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 4 of 5

"A woman of strong character, many stories are told of her sayings and doings. The brook which bears her name was once the water supply for the Town…"