Maine Memory Network

Blue Hill, Maine - A New Look at an Old Painting

"… – in its dynamic view of a coastal market town emerging from the frontier. Tree stumps are yet to be cleared from the field beyond the stone wall…"

Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln House Hotel

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

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Northeast Harbor: Rustic to Rusticators

"In May of 1795, the Town of Eden separated from Mt. Desert, giving the Island two towns. By 1800, many people were living on the Island, and many of…"

Lincoln, Maine - Ferries

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

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Islanders at Work

"He and his wife also owned the Ocean View Hotel in Swan’s Island Village where many dances took place."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - V. Changing times: the Swan’s Island Ferry

"Whether viewed as a blessing or a curse, this separation has created a resilient community. Many of the old ties have been broken as the generation…"

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

"A view of the original Henry Knox mansion, Montpelier, in Thomaston built from a plan similar to the Swan’s Island ‘Big House’of Col. James Swan."

Cary Memorial Library

"… grew and the library was housed in various town locations. [b]Collections: [/b] The Cary Memorial Library has a cataloged collection of over…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - About the Team

"… as a foundation for continued development and two-town collaboration long after this grant cycle. Greely Students Photodocumenting Photo by Pam…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 3 of 4

"… Brings New People, Benefactors, and Cultures to Town At a commemorative clambake in 1886, Captain R.G.F."

Life on a Tidal River - The Bangor Fire of 1911 - Page 2 of 2

"… Fire of 1911 Resource Page Bangor, Brewer, Old Town, Orono and Veazie Directory. No. 12. 1910-11. Bangor: Cannon & Co. Print."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Welcome

"… community through a greater understanding of the Town's culture, its past, and the lives of those who once called Scarborough home."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor Quartette Club, 1849

"… fashion and they made their debut on them at the Town house Hampden which has been in fashion to this day & I have one of them on now while writing…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Harris House, Bangor, ca. 1850

"He wrote that it was located at the "Bangor Olde Town & Millford Switch and crossing on Market Street." He drew the house as it looked before Samuel…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 3 of 5

"… a whole, even though some residents live in the Town of Wilton (Franklin County), while others live in Dixfield (Oxford County)."

Lubec, Maine - Lubec's 1911 Centennial Celebration - Page 2 of 2

"… two smaller framed pictures, showing views of the town today...the town feels highly honored and grateful to its godmother for such an interest as…"

Lubec, Maine - Lubec's 1911 Centennial Celebration - Page 1 of 2

"… Act on June 19th, 1811, which separated the new Town from Eastport. Exactly 100 years later Lübeck, Germany sent a telegram."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Savage Family of Mount Desert

"The town of Southwest Harbor claims many Carroll, Stanley, Reed, Worcester, and Corson descendants while Bar Harbor counts among its first white…"

Early Maine Photography - Landscape Photography - Page 1 of 3

"… events in nineteenth century Maine cities and towns, in which local fire companies created pride in their purpose by displaying their new equipment…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Jonathan Fisher: Unlocking the Person Beyond the Parson

"Upon his graduation the town of Blue Hill offered him a permanent position with "the minister's lot" which was to include 5 acres of cleared land, a…"

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"These strengths should sustain the town as it welcomes its third century. Winter in Lubec Winter view of Lubec, from the International Bridge."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Scarborough Marsh: "Land of Much Grass" - Page 2 of 4

"… was even proposed as a possible site for the town dump. The delicate ecosystem of the marsh had already been threatened by activities of the diking…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Ridlonville

"… Scotch, irish, and French families migrating to town in search of work. Ridlonville became prosperous and was comprised of hotels, general stores…"

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

"The Old Town House is now owned by North Yarmouth Historical Society. North of the Town House an important bridge was first built across the Royal…"