Maine Memory Network

Historic Hallowell - Seaport on the Kennebec

"So many vessels called at Hallowell during this period that news was often published here before it arrived in Portland."

Millinocket Fire Department

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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Quarrying

"They were called "motions" and were worked throughout this time period by individual quarrymen when they had time off."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 4 of 4

"Ella called elderly people every morning as a community service. People called Ella to contact the doctor if he and his assistant were busy with…"

Lincoln, Maine - Telegraphs & Telephones

"Usually when people called central office they would ask for the specific name of a person instead of the line number."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Permanent Settlement

"… his home further down the shore near what is now called the Sound. James and Rachel (Gott) Richardson had eleven children and Abraham and Hannah…"

Historic Hallowell - Industry on Bombahook

"… partner One belief is that the stream was called Bombahook by its original occupants, the Abenaki Indians."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Allen Building

"… the building became the first organized bank called the Presque Isle National Bank. The next change for the building happened when it became law…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 12 of 17

"B Company served as Home Guards meaning they were called into service for the protection of public property within the State."

Blue Hill, Maine - Welcome to the town of Blue Hill!

"… summer residents, and retirees have come to call Blue Hill their home. The community that has grown up at the foot of the mountain now encompasses…"

Bangor Police Museum

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 7, pages 114-134

"… this section by writing and illustrating what he calls his "Chapter on Soldiers" in which he described what Civil War soldiers wore and carried and…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Ada Martin gymnastic costume, Bangor, 1864

"… Martin of Bangor, participated in what her father called "one of the most novel sights ever exhibited in this city" -- a gymnastics demonstration."

Historic Hallowell - A Chosen Place ~ Once Again

"… of mind, an apostrophe not to some rigamarole called “the good life” but to aspects of creativity--be it with music, paint, food or words--that…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Prison is Established - 1823

"… in the layout of the new prison. His design called for 56 individual cells to be dug into the ground, constructed so “that even their aspect might…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Blue Hill Spearheads Development on the Downeast Coast

"Soon Fort Pownall was constructed at a place called Wasaumkeag (the seal place) in what is today Fort Point in Stockton Springs."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Early Schools

"… Online Exhibits The early schools of Strong were called rural or district schools and were situated in various areas of the community to…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Groups, Clubs & Organizations - Page 1 of 3

"Those who have received the first degree are called provisional members. Full membership in the Grange comes from earning the fourth degree."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 1 of 3

"The land remaining was called Holmantown for the next fifteen years. During this time a form of plantation organization existed in the small…"

Historic Hallowell - The Tiger and the Lion

"… Free Library Hallowell’s second fire engine was called the Lion, but at first, was known as the Hydraulion. It was sold to the Vaughans in 1875."

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Bridges of East New Portland

"… it was time to go home The bridge was sometimes called “Lover's Lane” and was a natural playground for those attending the Old Red Schoolhouse that…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Adventures in Aroostook County - Page 2 of 3

"You would have to call in advance to reserve a seat. They served pasta and other good Italian food. Hartt’s Restaurant “served the best pizza you…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Tilson's Hat

"… what’s wrong?” “Henry, President Lincoln is calling upon 1,500 men into war to fight against the Confederates.” “I will go Mother."

Guilford, Maine - BUSINESSES - Page 2 of 3

"It is also the home of the so called “wicked good beef jerky.” At this time Thomas and Andrea Gilbert and their children Trey Gilbert and Ellie…"