Maine Memory Network

Presque Isle: The Star City - Potato Harvest Memories - Page 4 of 5

"They would hide behind barrels and throw potatoes at each other. If they got caught they would get in trouble. Once one boy got hit in the eye."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Annie Martin as zephyr, Bangor, 1866

"… zephyrs we, Swiftly through the air we bound, Throwing blossoms all around," as they threw flower petals into the air."

John Martin: Expert Observer - George Francis Train, Bangor, 1866

"… and discourses in his language and principles throwing away the principles of a gentleman ..." Martin added, "This gentleman was invited to come…"

Historic Hallowell - Basic Fire Fighting Technology

"… while a second person would pump a handle to throw water up to the fire quickly. The first fire engine was made in 1819; it was the Cascade Hand…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Harvesting Potatoes - Page 2 of 13

"The arms would dig into the row and throw the potatoes and rocks off to the side. A person would not want to be in the way."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Growing Up in Masardis - Page 2 of 4

"In grade school when they had recess, they had to throw wood down into the cellar so that the teacher could get it later for it to be burned in a…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Third Generation and Beyond

"and Emily Savage or their heirs to destroy or throw out any building or part of a building that was free from rot and therefore still had some life…"

Guilford, Maine - EXHIBITS

"Patriotic and proud, it's easy to throw a party worth remembering in this town. Here's a look at a few of our memorable celebrations."

Life on a Tidal River - Three Civil War Letters - Page 2 of 4

"We button the edges of 2 togather and throw them over A pole supported by 2 cruches and then pin another piece up to the end and A tent is made for 3…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Harvesting Potatoes - Page 8 of 13

"Don't pick any rotten potatoes. 9. Don't throw potatoes. 10, You're setting your barrels in the wrong row, I can't get the truck through."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - I. Canoes and Clamshells: The Pre-European Settlement Years

"… narrowest place on the island, where, “…one can throw a stone from water to water at high tide.” Dr."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Expansion

"… swings, a shooting gallery, a baseball throw, exhibit booths, movies, and picnic nooks. One of the more unusual attractions was live alligators and…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Leonard Trask, the Wonderful Invalid

"The horse stumbled and plunged, throwing Mr. Trask directly over its head. Mr.Trask was thrown onto the ground, landing forcefully on his neck and…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Riverside Park

"… their skill at the shooting gallery and baseball throw at the arcades, or visit the concession stands, which sold hot dogs, popcorn, peanuts…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Elusive Championship

"The crowds would throw back the basketballs thrown into the “stands.” These were not ideal conditions for playing basketball and in 1953 the “Old…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Native Americans

"… in addition to the age old spear and atlatl throwing board and dart. Fired ceramic pots, possibly an outgrowth of earlier soapstone bowls, appear…"

Lincoln, Maine - MacGregor's Spool Mill

"… is going up into flames, and everyone who can throw a bucket is crowding around the burning timber."