Maine Memory Network

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future

"The three villages are distinct from the other, but are connected by a strong and unwavering bond of community."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Index

"… - Main Page Places - Main Page Railroad into the Village - Brief History, Agriculture Stephen Titcomb and the Settlement of the Sandy River Valley…"

Surry by the Bay - Weathervane Dispute

"Contentious weathervane at Claude L. Bonsey School, Surry, 1963Surry Historical Society Just weeks after the 1952 dedication of the school, Bonsey…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Groups, Clubs & Organizations - Page 2 of 3

"Groups, Clubs & Organizations The Grand Army of the Republic G.A.R. picnic, Strong, ca. 1895 Members of Post 134 of the Grand Army of the…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Groups, Clubs & Organizations - Page 3 of 3

"Groups, Clubs & Organizations Knights of Pythias The Knights of Pythias was another post-Civil War fraternal organization and secret society…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Groups, Clubs & Organizations - Page 1 of 3

"Groups, Clubs & Organizations Text By: Valerie Tucker Installation of Officers in the Aurora Grange, Strong, ca."

Surry by the Bay - About The Project

"… and Kate Mrozicki) X Surry Elementary School This multi-faceted project has supported our school's continuing tradition of studying and sharing…"

Surry by the Bay - Welcome

"… members, have spent much of the 2011-2012 school year researching our town's history. Using primary documents and the latest technologies, students…"

Guilford, Maine - The Next Fifty Years 1916-1966

"… Society Aerial view of Guilford Village, ca. 1920Guilford Historical Society In the 1920’s many new businesses were established."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Brick Inn

"The while village are paying their respects to the fine lady, who keeps {house} dressed in her brocade, for the reception of callers."

Guilford, Maine - Historic Buildings - Page 2 of 2

"… top of the hill about two miles east of Guilford Village and across from Guilford Industries yarn mill."

Guilford, Maine - PROJECT OVERVIEW - Page 1 of 2

"… of this wonderful grant opportunity, the smallest village in the 2009 class. July Orientation at Maine Historical Society in Portland: LtoR: Fran…"

Guilford, Maine - Modern History: 1966 to Present

"… and a new one was erected at the edge of the village. Fluoride was added to the water, a new sanitary district was incorporated, and a tennis court…"

Guilford, Maine - Pre-Settlement And The First 100 Years

"Twenty-one dollars was eventually raised, a school board elected, and the first school was kept in the loft of Capt John Bennett’s shed until the…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Stephen Titcomb and the Settlement of the Sandy River Valley

"This was a small village consisting of three or four homes and some fish stores. They then followed the trail to the last house, which was log and…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"And the Normal School would be the catalyst for improved education in the public sector. Farmington is a proud community – proud of their downtown…"

Surry by the Bay - Broadway by the Bay

"… pulled together a repertory theater and acting school in an old farmhouse and barn on Route 172. Playhouse, Surry, ca."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Early Settlers

"… Congregational Church) in the Farmington Falls Village. Two pictures survive of the building itself showing murals on the walls."

Surry by the Bay - Surry Opera Company

"… performed for students at the Surry Elementary School. Summer festivals held at Nowick’s barn in Surry, billed as “People of the Earth Together,”…"

Skowhegan Community History - Benedict Arnold's March

"They made it to the Village of St. Mary, where they rested up and attacked Quebec December 31, 1775."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Early Settlements

"A schoolhouse, the Creek School, located near the creek overlooking Broad Cove, provided education for area students."

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

"… Bridge) is located on the main street of the West Village, Rt. 146. This bridge was constructed by the Maine State Highway Commission in 1923."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Summer Pleasures cont'd

"Each of the three villages had their own stores, churches, schools and post offices, so the young people took advantage of the socials to get to know…"

Surry by the Bay - Resources

"Resources BOOKS Bonsey, Osmond C. Surry, Maine: An informal History, Surry Historical Society, 2003. Jellison, Connee."