Maine Memory Network

Historic Hallowell - Ship Parts

"… two years, until they were ready to be put on a boat. Sails were made by long, thin strips of cloth that were woven together by hand (until the…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Woodrow Wilson

"… of the crew members had one boat on one side, my boat was on the other side, in order to get the boat overboard."

Skowhegan Community History - Early Settlement in Skowhegan

"Joesph and his family came by boat up the Kennebec River. Then they got to a spot where it was too shallow to go on by boat, so they started to cut a…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Long Island: The Forgotten Community - Page 1 of 3

"It was easier to travel by boat and it made sense to live near the water and so many of the early pioneers who needed to get supplies and get around…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Permanent Settlement

"They arrived separately in Chebacco boats in the summer of 1761 and settled along the Sound. Somes built a log cabin along the shore in what is now…"

Historic Hallowell - A Bay State Exodus

"… District of Maine, and a three dollar fare on a boat could get a man from Massachusetts to the Kennebec valley."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 3, pages 38-56

"… County Democratic Convention Steamer, gun boat Mahoning Congressional excursion to Bangor Bangor McClellan Club Ideal homestead Southern life…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin, Bangor, ca. 1868

"… politics, gardening and farming, business, boats, horses, trolleys, churches, and, especially dancing and music."

John Martin: Expert Observer - First Penobscot Bridge, Bangor, ca. 1846

"… the First Penobscot Bridge from Steam Boat wharf in Bangor. He labeled the toll house, Skinner's Store, and the Draw."

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Along the Waterfront

"… Historical Society/MaineToday Media Fishermen aboard Herb Pick's motor boat, Portland, 1923Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The MCHP Experience: In Our Own Words

"The MCHP Experience: In Our Own Words B.H.S. Project ASPIRE Tyshon & Mrs. Doherty prepare to photograph artifacts X "It was wonderful working…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - ABOUT US

"ABOUT US Biddeford High School - B.H.S. Project ASPIRE At Biddeford High School, our shared vision is that all students will graduate with the…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - HISTORY

"HISTORY of Biddeford...a Maine river town Text by Renée DesRoberts Research & editorial assistance provided by Sally Leahey, Raymond Gaudette…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - Cities of Smoke and Soot

"Cities of Smoke and Soot Aftermath of Harmon's Corner Fire, 1911McArthur Public Library Headline about the fire which consumed Biddeford's…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - V. A Cascade of Booms & Busts (1790-1865) - Page 2 of 3

"A Cascade of Booms & Busts (1790-1865) The second decade of the 19th century kicked off a period of immense change for Biddeford and Saco."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - V. A Cascade of Booms & Busts (1790-1865) - Page 3 of 3

"A Cascade of Booms & Busts (1790-1865) Lt. John R. Andrews, Biddeford, ca. 1861McArthur Public Library CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ABOUT…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - V. A Cascade of Booms & Busts (1790-1865) - Page 1 of 3

"A Cascade of Booms & Busts (1790-1865) Letter to Captain Nathaniel Goodwin of Biddeford, 1818McArthur Public Library After the Revolution was…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - IV. Engulfed by nationalism: Revolutionary Biddeford

"IV. Engulfed by nationalism: Revolutionary Biddeford J.G. Deering & Son Lumber Co., Biddeford, ca."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - EXPLORE the history of Biddeford, Maine...

"EXPLORE the history of Biddeford, Maine... Our history is a rich tapestry of people, places, ideas and innovations."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - CONTACT

"CONTACT Balloon view of Saco Bay, including Biddeford Pool, ca. 1880McArthur Public Library Got a question or comment about what you have seen…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - Biddeford's Movers & Shakers

"Biddeford's Movers & Shakers Photograph by Jaimee Beatson, Biddeford High School X Why do we see the name "Thacher" everywhere in Biddeford…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VIII. Changing course and new beginnings (1955-Present) - Page 2 of 2

"VIII. Changing course and new beginnings (1955-Present) First Universalist Church, Biddeford, 1955McArthur Public Library Small, innovative…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VIII. Changing course and new beginnings (1955-Present) - Page 1 of 2

"VIII. Changing course and new beginnings (1955-Present) Shops in the Exchange Block, Biddeford, ca."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - "Good the more communicated, the more abundant grows" : The Thursday Club

""Good the more communicated, the more abundant grows" : The Thursday Club "Rocking Chair Row" program, Biddeford, 1930Biddeford Historical…"