Maine Memory Network

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Hampden Academy

"On April 13, 1815, Hampden Academy united with the Maine Charity School, but the latter was moved to Bangor and is now known as the Bangor Seminary."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Soldiers Of The Civil War

"He was discharged from the United States Army in November, 1863, and he was married to Myra T. Ames on January 10, 1864."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Potato import protest, Presque Isle, 1982

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Presque Isle: The Star City - Maxie Anderson, Presque Isle, 1981

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Presque Isle: The Star City - Balloon liftoff memorial, Presque Isle, 1981

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Presque Isle: The Star City - Native Americans

"… in 1870 and women the right to vote in 1920, the United State government did not give this right to native people until the mid 1930s."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Firemen's Muster, Presque Isle, 1938

"The parade is heading east up State Street. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Free Baptist Church, Presque Isle, 1895

"… Description The Free Baptist Church (later the State Street Baptist Church), corner of Second and State Streets, was built in 1881."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"This effectively assisted local farmers by reducing Canadian competition in the potato market. While serving in the Maine State Senate, Gould chaired…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Oak Hotel

"The hotel consisted of forty-six units, mostly for single people. Miss Mary Oak, who lived near by on the corner of Academy and Second Streets, built…"

Lincoln, Maine - Masonic Hall

"… it is said that the 18th president of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant, stayed in the Lincoln House Hotel."

Lincoln, Maine - Civil War

"… against the South to end slavery and reunite the United States. There were people in the Civil War who were drafted, which means that they were…"

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Allies & Allegiance: Military comradery at the Centennial, 1920

"In many ways, WWI introduced the United States as a world power, and military demonstrations solidified its new role."

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - 1925 National Governors' Association Convention

"Governors from across the United States were excited to see what vacationland had to offer. Participants were treated to a ride in the Navy Airship…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Works Cited

"Genealogical and Family History of the State of Maine. New York: Lewis Publishing Co., 1909. Thompson, Deborah."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - Shipbuilding in Biddeford: Lore, Leaders, and Legacy

"… goods, wares and merchandises imported into the United States” led to the creation of the “District of Biddeford and Pepperelborough, as one port”…"

Surry by the Bay - Surry Opera Company

"… were allowed to make their first visit to the United States accompanied by a four-man TV crew. Two tour buses full of performers traveled around…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Elusive Championship

"The state championship was moved to the Augusta Civic Center after 2005. So a “congratulations” goes out to the boys and girls basketball teams at…"

Lincoln, Maine - Gary Gordon

"1994: 1-3. "USNS Gordon Delivered to United States Navy." Newport News (Newport) 5 Sept. 1996: 1."

Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln House Hotel

"Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th president of the United States, has been to Lincoln and he stayed at the Lincoln House Hotel, according to rumor."

Skowhegan Community History - Sister Communities

"Partnering with the Maine State Library, MHS increased the partnership team in each community to include the public library, a crucial participant…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Soldiers marching in Presque Isle Memorial Day parade, 1944

"… Day parade in 1944 as seen from the corner of State and Main Streets in front of the A.M. Smith Building."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - About Us

"… between the Maine Historical Society and Maine State Library, is an innovative program that promotes collaboration between local schools…"

Lincoln, Maine - Other Early Hospitals

"Almost every part of the United States has accessible medicine for all people. Contrasting these two was quite easy."