Maine Memory Network

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

"The grist mill had the first right to the power and John. B. Franklin, Bartlett and Hiram Plummer bought the rest of the power. Charles H."

Lubec, Maine - Timeline

"… sardine production • West Quoddy Life Saving Station added to National Register of Historic Buildings 1991 • McCurdy’s Smokehouse closes 1995 •…"

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"The Gazetteer of Maine, 1882 reported: “The tide power privilege available at North Lubec is equaled by very few on the entire coast."

Lubec, Maine - The Lighthouse at West Quoddy Head

"According to West Quoddy Head Light Station history, “during a particularly foggy year, two 10-inch whistles were in operation 1,402 hours, consuming…"

Skowhegan Community History - The Skowhegan Island

"Central Maine Power X X men working on the damSkowhegan History House The swinging bridge was originally built for a local farmer to…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 2 of 4

"… the trolleys were recharged and maintained at a power station in Dunstan. The generator plant is today’s Scarborough Historical Society and Museum…"

Life on a Tidal River - The Great Bangor Floods: 1902 and 1976

"Part of this money went to rebuilding two bridges that were swept downstream. Other damaged items include about $1850.00 in meats and other goods…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Aroostook Valley Railroad

"The passenger station was located on Riverside Drive in the building most recently occupied by the Red Cross."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"… Falls in New Brunswick to supply much-needed power to northern Maine and New Brunswick. This was considered one of Gould’s most successful…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"… itself from an AM radio station to a television station, and the Aroostook Centre Mall continues to be a shopping center for County and New…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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