Maine Memory Network

Early Maine Photography - Early Maine Photography at Maine Historical Society

"… the widely accepted definition of early American photography ranges from the arrival of the technology to the United States in 1840 to Civil War…"

Lincoln, Maine - Steamboats

"The steamboat was owned by the Penobscot Navigation Company. William Moor and his brother Daniel Moor Jr. navigated the first steamboat."

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"After the war he settled on Allan’s Island (Treat’s Island) where he operated a trading post. Louis Delesdernier was eventually appointed the first…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Early Settlements

"The famous American illustrator Charles Dana Gibson and his family built an 18-room house on the island in 1904 after a successful stay at the…"

Mercy Hospital - Growth & Expansion - Page 2 of 2

"Several new drugs and medical techniques were introduced during the period. In 1956, Mercy opened a Diagnostic Tumor clinic."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"The failure of the American expedition to the Penobscot in 1779 was a costly one. The lumber trade, which had been the prinicipal means for…"

Pejepscot Historical Society

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Historic Hallowell - A Post-Revolutionary Generation

"… located in the same building that housed Ezekiel Goodale’s bookstore and publishing house in the early 1800s. The next step in our journey."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Early Settlers

"1890 Known for years as the Dr. Linscott House, this was the home of John & Lydia TitcombFarmington Historical Society After their marriage, John…"

Lincoln, Maine - That Pioneer Spirit

"was also burned… A day later the Whig and Courier gave a further report of the fire: The fire was discovered in the store of M.B."

Guilford, Maine - Modern History: 1966 to Present

"Veterans Memorial X In 2004, the first Piscataquis River Festival was held; a gala event with a huge parade, musical entertainment, and games."

Eastern Maine Medical Center

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Life on a Tidal River - Four Famous Bangorians

"… of the spruce gums Curtis & Son made were called "American Flag," "Yankee Spruce," "White Mountain," "200 Lump Spruce," "Licorice Lulu," "Trunk…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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