Maine Memory Network

Western Maine Foothills Region - About the Project

"… For instance, if a school with a proud legacy of athletic achievement merges with another, how better to preserve the history of both than with a…"

Lubec, Maine - Lubec's 1911 Centennial Celebration - Page 2 of 2

"… Historical Society The day concluded with a fine parade, more athletics and concerts, and a “Grand Pyrotechnic Display” as dusk settled at 8:30."

Guilford, Maine - Special Events

"… every town had its own team made up of local athletes but the towns would also hire two or three professional ball players to help them out."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford High School Basketball - 1970s - Page 1 of 2

"… realize the grittiness and toughness of the area athletes and quickly implemented a very strong summer basketball program (something that was not…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Basketball: From Rivals to Teammates

"… down these provincial barriers was difficult, and athletics led the transition to a larger, more unified school community."

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

"Athletic Field & Preble Farm, Guilford, 1925Guilford Historical Society The Guilford Fire Department was organized in 1893 and was comprised of 16…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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Colby College Special Collections

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"Early Athletics The early High School Newspaper, The Solecism, mentions several athletic encounters as early as 1886."

Life on a Tidal River - Four Famous Bangorians

"Hannibal Hamlin was physically fit, athletic, and was a very enthusiastic reader. He attended many public schools during his childhood and eventually…"