Maine Memory Network

Life on a Tidal River - The War Effort

"Rationing Gas The OPA, the Office of Price Administration, was in charge of rationing, and it issued tips for rationing."

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

"… Yarmouth seceded from North Yarmouth and a new administrative center was needed. It was decided to build the town house here at the geographical…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Agriculture

"In March of 1918, the U.S. Food Administration endorsed “Farm Implement and Repair Week.” Every farmer in the nation was urged to make necessary…"

Pejepscot Historical Society

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Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"… the British and commanded to bear a part in the administration of their affairs being (as they say) within their jurisdiction; on the other hand…"

Eastern Maine Medical Center

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Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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