Maine Memory Network

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - Artists and Inventors of Biddeford

"Artists and Inventors of Biddeford Creativity has flourished throughout Biddeford's history. Particularly in the arts and technology, the folks in…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - II. Ripples of change: European exploration & settlement at Winter Harbor - Page 2 of 2

"II. Ripples of change: European exploration & settlement at Winter Harbor Piles of logs along the Saco River, ca."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - II. Ripples of change: European exploration & settlement at Winter Harbor - Page 1 of 2

"II. Ripples of change: European exploration & settlement at Winter Harbor Saco River narrows, Biddeford, ca."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - A word of thanks

"A word of thanks We would like to thank the following organizations and individuals for the help and support they provided to Team Biddeford and the…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - I. Headwaters of a community: Sowacatuck, Chouacoet, and the sea

"Headwaters of a community: Sowacatuck, Chouacoet, and the sea Wabanaki beaded purse, ca. 1870Hudson Museum, Univ."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - III. An undercurrent of danger: Colonial Biddeford

"III. An undercurrent of danger: Colonial Biddeford Copy of Major Phillips sale of lands to Richard Russell, Biddeford, 1673McArthur Public…"

Lubec, Maine - The Gardner Lake Tragedy - Page 2 of 2

"The boat flipped over. Miss Mimi Kelley who was saved by Wyman Ramsdell is the last living of the three children who survived."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The End of Wooden Shipbuilding - 1910 to 1950

"Several draggers built by the Morse Boat Building Co. were put into use during the war effort, later being converted back to fishing vessels."

Historic Hallowell - Meeting at Koussinok

"… Free Library Late in the fall of 1625 a small boat with seven men aboard slowly made its way up the Kennebec River."

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Waterfront - Page 1 of 2

"When the new Chelsea bridge was built, some big boats couldn't get through. So in time, the waterfront was used less and less."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Riverside Park and Arboretum

"… multi-use area, playground and picnic areas, boat ramp, gazebo and more. An arboretum which contains more than 20 species of trees was established…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Edward O'Brien moves to Thomaston - 1850s

"In the 20th century, several draggers and sardine boats were built for New England fisheries, as well as an increasing number of pleasure vessels."

Lincoln, Maine - Steamboats

"The back of the boat carries all of our luggage. It takes a long time to get to Lincoln because the steamboat goes really slow."

Millinocket Fire Department

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Pendleton & Ross stand, Bangor, 1864

"… to this time in the way of selling goods running boats shipping & other incidents connected with it." The drawing is on page 418 of a journal…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Canoe race, Kenduskeag Stream, Bangor, 1865

"… custom house wharves tops of store houses vessels boats rafts vessels masts were litterally jamed." The canoes were labeled on each side with…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1850-1870 - Page 4 of 4

"… organdie, a ball dress, with short frill sleeves, boat neck, and a wide green waist sash, features a flat front skirt that spreads expansively to…"

Lubec, Maine - Building the Roosevelt Bridge to Campobello - Page 1 of 3

"“The current swept our boat close to the work trestle,” said Chandler. Cranes with pier construction on new bridge, Lubec, 1961 Lubec Historical…"

Surry by the Bay - Resources

"Resources BOOKS Bonsey, Osmond C. Surry, Maine: An informal History, Surry Historical Society, 2003. Jellison, Connee."

Surry by the Bay - Early Settlement

"Early Settlement Copy of Surry and Ellsworth map, ca. 1880Maine Historical Society Border Dispute Originally, Surry extended to the Union…"

Surry by the Bay - Surry Today

"Surry Today Home to about 1,300 residents, Surry today is a vibrant town boasting an active, creative, and diverse citizenry, many of whom are…"

Surry by the Bay - Weathervane Dispute

"Weathervane Dispute New Surry Grammar School, 1952Surry Historical Society Text by Lynn Bonsey Images contributed by Surry Historical Society…"

Surry by the Bay - Broadway by the Bay

"Broadway by the Bay Playhouse, Surry, 1946Surry Historical Society Surry Playhouse 1929-1938/1946-1953 Text by Kate Mrozicki Images…"

Surry by the Bay - Welcome

"Welcome Come to SurrySurry Historical Society Welcome to the Hancock County coastal community of Surry."