Maine Memory Network

Life on a Tidal River - About Us

"This project is supported by a National Leadership Grant from the Institute of Museum & Library Services."

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor: Lumber Capital of the World

"… expansion in population, the need for human services increased. Bangor’s size simply could not support the many people that came to live there."

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"Bangor's elite Rifle Corps volunteered its services. The so called Aroostook War was avoided, however, when Gen."

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor: Healthcare Center of Eastern and Central Maine - Page 1 of 2

"… over 150 patients within their first year of service. The doctors and nurses continued to impress as more patients were brought in but they still…"

Life on a Tidal River - William S. Cohen, The Man and the School

"… William Cohen gave 31 years of his life to public service. He is a man of many talents. During this time he wrote several books, including books of…"

Life on a Tidal River - Early Railroads in Bangor - Page 1 of 2

"… cars, 645 box cars, 474 platform cars, and 40 service cars). The company either owned or leased almost 355 miles of track."

Early Maine Photography - Human Interest

"Weather resistant clothing is also the feature of a tintype of a young man in a large overcoat with a scarf wrapped around his neck."

Historic Hallowell - Learn how you can help! Contact Us

"… leave a message at the Hallowell Info Phone, a service of Vallee Real Estate and the Hallowell Area Board of Trade, by calling 207-620-7477."

Surry by the Bay - Surry Today

"… diverse citizenry, many of whom are involved in service organizations such as the Surry Community Improvement Association, the Surry Garden Club…"

Historic Hallowell - Maine Community Heritage Project

"This project is supported by a National Leadership Grant from the Institute of Museum & Library Services."

Historic Hallowell - St. Matthew's Episcopal Church and the Hubbard Free Library

"… people still go to church? A: Yes, they still had services by candle light on Sunday morning’s until they got the power turned back on."

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell History Bibliography

"Department of the Interior-National Park Service, 1970. “Hallowell in the Olden Time.” Maine Cultivator and Hallowell Gazette (Dec."

Surry by the Bay - Early Twentieth Century

"Besides those in the military service, many were working in the shipyards in South Portland, Bath and Connecticut."

Surry by the Bay - Broadway by the Bay

"… who had himself just returned from three years of service in the military. Playhouse Program, Surry, 1929Surry Historical Society The new…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Other Recreation

"Most men would go through a lot of cold weather to shoot a good size buck. Deer hunting has always been a big part of Maine."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 1 of 4

"Bell traveled to residences no matter what the weather. He would operate by candle or lamp light in the kitchen, if necessary."

Historic Hallowell - Important Buildings and Institutions

"The City then applied to the National Park Service for recognition of a 205 acre parcel as a National Historic District."

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Waterfront - Page 2 of 2

"Then in 1874, the Ferry Service was established by the City of Hallowell and Kennebec County. People in Hallowell and Chelsea used the ferry to get…"

Historic Hallowell - Ice Storm Interviews - Page 1 of 2

"… works at a local car dealer as a Manager In the Service Department”. When I asked him about what kind of damage was done to the car he said “the…"

Historic Hallowell - Schooners, Steamers, Ships and Tankers

"… built in 1902 in New York for the Port Chester service. Then it was purchased for the use at Bath to help the smaller Hockomock ferry."

Historic Hallowell - Early Industry and Bombahook

"… Free Library In the pre-automobile era no services were in more demand than those of blacksmith, wheelwright and carpenter."

Historic Hallowell - Ice Storm Day 2

"1,000 utility and tree service workers worked 20 hour days to fix lines and clean up trees. 2. CMP had to restore power to over 250,000 customers 3."

Historic Hallowell - A Post-Revolutionary Generation

"… those who couldn’t afford books he provided the services of his innovative “Circulating Library,” a subscription library offered to patrons for a…"

Historic Hallowell - Hurricanes Of 1954 - Stories and Timelines

"… crews worked throughout the night restoring services. Tuesday’s wind storm was the worst since September 1938, A similar hurricane burst into Maine…"