Maine Memory Network

Skowhegan Community History - Skowhegan: "A Place To Watch"

"… the Kennebec was a throughfare for traveling bands of Indians, including the Abenaki tribe of Algonquins."

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - North New Portland Village

"Music was taught in the High School by then and a school band was formed. There have been many orchestras in New Portland, the first was directed by…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - More on the Old Ell

"… talking to local fishermen on the Citizen’s Band radio. Kids were welcome to join Mame for casual meals too: much to the delight of young visitors…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 2 of 4

"… Homemakers of America, National Honor Society, a band, and a choir. With the 1960's came a medical club, a junior rescue organization, a ski club…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Brothers of the Civil War

"… of the 5th Regiment.” The Portland Brass Band accompanied them and crowds cheered as they marched along."

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"… we were like a family.” Lubec High School Band, Washington, D.C., 1965Lubec Memorial Library The booming economy brought by the sardine…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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