Maine Memory Network

Western Maine Foothills Region - About the Project

"A quick Google search will call forth reams of material on these acronyms—suffice it to say we desire to engage students, staff, and community in…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield's Church on the Hill

"… "Dixfield Universalist Circle of Industry”—later called the Ladies’ Aid Society. The fine tone of the bell is accounted for by the fact that a Mr."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Fires in Rumford

"A call was placed to Lewiston Fire Company for aid, and by 7:10 p.m., a train loaded with firemen and equipment departed for Rumford."

John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 1 of 2

"He called the Journal his "history" and while he provided some later updates, it largely refers to past events he recalled while writing it."

Mercy Hospital - School of Nursing - Page 2 of 3

"Prevention was interwoven with “the science called Bacteriology.” Treatment of various germs and the destruction of tissue required the study of…"

Mercy Hospital - Growth & Expansion - Page 2 of 2

"… charity care—had what a 1968 hospital publication called “social problems” and that they often returned to Mercy after their discharge “to see a…"

Mercy Hospital - McAuley Residence

"A number of women who called the Residence home attended or sent notes of thanks. These included the first resident, who arrived at McAuley with a…"

Early Maine Photography - Famous People - Page 3 of 3

"Called to Harvard in 1835, he taught modern languages there until 1854, when he resigned to devote himself to writing poetry."

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

"New residents needed a house of worship to call their own. According to the 1902 register of H.E. Mitchell, Captain Parker's residence housed the…"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Stockholm, Maine

"The north part of town was still called Upsala for a while, but in 1911 the name Stockholm was the town’s final name."

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

"… chauffer, and storage business they operated called Asticou Garage. Mary L. Savage, Ernestine Savage and Savage Children in front of the Old…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Rustication

"… It was the arrival of these rusticators, as they called themselves, that would bring the biggest change to island life."

Historic Hallowell - Hurricanes Of 1954 - Stories and Timelines

"… 2nd through September 15th a category 3 hurricane called Hurricane Carol tore through New England covering all of Connecticut, Rhode island…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - John Crosby

"It was north of Elm Street West, now called Damsite. In his dealings with Jacob Curtis’ blacksmith shop, Crosby’s trading business is evident."

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor: Healthcare Center of Eastern and Central Maine - Page 2 of 2

"… are mostle located on 900 Broadway, which is called the St. Joseph Healthcare Park. Some of these include endocrinology, rheumatology, and a…"

Blue Hill, Maine - In Search of the Rustic Life

"Although they were called cottages, these houses were generally spacious and suited to social gatherings and gracious living."

Guilford, Maine - Early Manufacturing - Page 2 of 3

"… of the issue and finally, the National Guard was called in to maintain peace until the matter could be quieted."

Guilford, Maine - Special Events

"The "cachet", as it is called, is a 2” x 2” square with a picture of an airplane and it reads: "Honoring Guilford Low, First Baby Boy Born in…"

Surry by the Bay - Surry Opera Company

"… were received with enthusiasm and the so-called Presumptuous Opera Company continued. An invitation to Nowick from a long-time fan of his…"

Malaga Island: a story best left untold - Maine State documents and Proclamations

"… in Frenchboro, Athens, and Malaga, towns they called a “blot upon the state.” they considered many of the recipients of state aid to be freeloaders…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"These “pilgrimages”, as they were called, allowed interested citizens to experience a site-by-site walking tour of Farmington’s early history."

Lubec, Maine - Canning Sardines in Lubec: Technology, the Syndicate and Labor

"… who shared the idea of canning small herring they called “sardines” to compete with real sardines from Europe."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"Before Gould had a chance to re-locate, Merrill called the deal off. He had decided to get married and stay in Bangor."

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