Maine Memory Network

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Prince House

"… 2008Thomaston Historical Society Hezekiah Prince arrived in Thomaston around 1798 and built many houses in the area."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Paine House

"… Historical Society Shortly after his arrival in 1805, John Paine built a stately two-and-a-half storey house on a hill overlooking the George's…"

Historic Hallowell - Seaport on the Kennebec

"… that news was often published here before it arrived in Portland. Hallowell’s ship-owning merchants, anxious to protect their investments by…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Soldier transport ships, Bangor, 1865

"… with many other Bangor residents, awaited the arrival of returning Civil War soldiers in September 1865."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Steamer "Bangor," 1847

"He reported that when they arrived at Belfast, the owners decided to try to vessel at sea and headed for Rockland."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - The Coming of the Swedes, 1870-73

"When W.W. Thomas and the first group of Swedes arrived on July 23, 1870, however, Burleigh's work was not yet finished - only six of the 25 log…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Harvesting Potatoes - Page 1 of 13

"With the arrival of railroads, new markets were opened for Aroostook potatoes and starch. Railroading began in Aroostook with a short line from…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - 1940 to Present Day

"… in the 19th century, some to Finnish ancestors arriving in the early 20th century, and many who continue to arrive for work in the boatyards, lime…"

Historic Hallowell - A Bay State Exodus

"Two of the early arrivals were Ephraim and Martha Ballard, who came from Oxford, Massachusetts. Ephraim brought the skills of a surveyor which were…"

Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln Center Baptist Church, Lincoln, ca. 1900

"Rev. Sylvester Besse arrived at Lincoln Center on 28 November, 1845, from Paris, Maine. He was ordained a little more than a year later, soon after…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding

"Captain George Waymouth arrived in 1605 and left a cross where the river trends westward. Early roads were little more than footpaths."

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

"… June 29, 1925, over 20 of the nations Governors arrived in Maine to attend the 7th annual National Governors’ Association convention that was held…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston is Incorporated - 1777

"About this time, Mason Wheaton arrived from Providence, RI, settling in the vicinity of Mill River, where he started many industries, resuming the…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Bob's Bears

"The bears had arrived in two vehicles, one a sort of pick-up truck with a cage attached on the body and the other a small "two-bear trailer" pulled…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Early Settlement

"He arrived during 1768 with his wife, Elizabeth, and their first two children, Ben and Sarah. Wheeler was so impressed with the area during his…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Early Wharves and Yards - 1795 to 1825

"… 2009Thomaston Historical Society Philip Hanson arrived from Dover, NH around 1795, settling on Mill River as a tanner and shoemaker, then…"

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Waterfront - Page 2 of 2

"Often ships from other states, like Boston, would arrive with goods for Hallowell. The wharf played an important role in Hallowell's shipping and…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Bangor and Aroostook Railroad

"The first train arrived in January 1895. That year the Bangor and Aroostook hauled 195,000 passengers."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Building Boom, early 19th century

"… Maine 1970Thomaston Historical Society With the arrival of General Knox at the beginning of the 19th century, the town was on an upward spiral of…"

Blue Hill, Maine - A New Look at an Old Painting

"… providing magnificent sea views for the newly arrived rusticators. Blue Hill Landscape, 2009 X By 2009, a new generation of trees, along with…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Welcome to Strong

"… living in the area when the white settlers arrived, referred to it as “middle town” on the Mussul Unsquit, his name for the Sandy River."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Telephone communication

"… Historical Society Telephones for family use arrived on the island during the 1920s. Cables to the mainland were run first to Brooklin, then to…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Thieves in Bangor, ca. 1865

"… the "demoralization" of Bangor, including the arrival of prostitutes. The shop he operated was robbed a number of times."

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs

"Many guests arrived over the weekend by train at the Grand Trunk Station on India Street. The convention was held at Portland City Hall (Merrill…"