Maine Memory Network

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor and the Civil War

"Because of the lack of very clean drinking water and proper food supply, many people starved or died from disease."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Catch of the Day: Clamming and Lobstering - Page 2 of 4

"… and clams from open areas generated a larger supply. When Thurlow Shellfish Company closed, Pine Point Seafood Distributors, Inc., which operated…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Sagadahock House and The Sagadahoc Block

"Shaw who sold stationary supplies, books and other random gifts (see receipt). The key person that has a connection with the building was Captain…"

Skowhegan Community History - The Skowhegan Island

"… of the animals and men were killed, and food and supplies were lost in the cold, icy river. Just recently a new park was built on the island to…"

Lincoln, Maine - Ira Fish

"The windows were 7 feet by 9 feet. Ira supplied all the lumber for the school. The school was used for three years then was sold to the town for $142…"

Life on a Tidal River - The War Effort

"… the lights on the Thomas Hill Standpipe, which supplied the water for the city of Bangor, were extinguished, and the tower itself was camouflaged…"

Caribou Public Library

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Guilford, Maine - Early Manufacturing - Page 2 of 3

"… to the mill was connected to a waterwheel which supplied most of the power necessary. Known as Guilford Woolen Company, it was leased to William…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Ledyard Block

"… Ledyard, had to buy another property to hold the supplies and equipment for the building. The building was interesting for a variety of reasons."

Western Maine Foothills Region - For The Love Of Paper - Page 1 of 4

"The waters were diverted to canals to service the paper making facilities along the canal banks. Railroad service was also extended by Hugh J."

Aroostook Historical and Art Museum

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Western Maine Foothills Region - For The Love Of Paper - Page 4 of 4

"… sources of fiber were needed, as was additional supplies of steam and electricity, as well as an increased ability to recover chemicals."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Continental Paper Bag Company

"They were, as far as possible, real homes, supplied with home comforts, and adapted to the wants of the occupants."

Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum and Arctic Studies Center

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Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"… and operated the reservoir at Mantle Lake to supply the town with water and protect it from fire."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"Gould suggested to them that, since the supply of water was unpredictable, they should move their operations to his side of the Stream and use his…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"… The Eagle Variety Store's Ad for School books and supplies 1875 X While schools provided education to their students, parents were expected to…"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Stockholm, Maine

"… in Stockholm was trying to survive with scarce supplies. People started leaving Stockholm until there were very few people left."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"British ships prowled Penobscot Bay, cutting off supply routes and conscripting men into the British navy."

Otisfield Historical Society

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Agriculture

"… out of the fields, leaving farm hands in short supply. Agriculture During World War I World War I began in Europe in 1914 and the U.S."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"All of the original settlers could read. Supply Belcher, “The Handel of Maine” was famous for his music and contribution to society."

Eastern Maine Medical Center

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

"… Yarmouth or Pownal for things they could not supply themselves, while Walnut Hill looked to Cumberland or Gray."