Maine Memory Network

Lubec, Maine - The Lighthouse at West Quoddy Head

"The Lighthouse at West Quoddy Head by Ronald Pesha, West Quoddy Head Light Keepers Assoc., Inc. Images from the organization's collection…"

Lubec, Maine - Myron Avery, Lubec, and the Appalachian Trail

"Myron Avery, Lubec, and the Appalachian Trail by Ronald Pesha, Lubec Historical Society Who was Myron Haliburton Avery? The first 2000-miler of the…"

Lubec, Maine - Exhibits

"Exhibits Committee Exhibits: Team members created individual exhibits (web pages) exploring some of the unique aspects of Lubec’s history."

Lubec, Maine - The Gardner Lake Tragedy - Page 1 of 2

"The Gardner Lake Tragedy Miriam Kelley as a young woman X Images from the family of Miriam Kelley Doherty Research and text by Seth Doherty…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - E. S. Dingley Corn Shop, Farmington Falls, ca. 1895

"Dingley Corn Shop where corn from area was husked and canned. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

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

"… Welcome to New Portland! Here at our site, you can explore many different historical artifacts. You will find a historical narrative, an exhibit on…"

Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln Pulp & Paper Mill, Lincoln, 1957 - Page 1 of 2

"Each of the three silos to the left can hold up to two hundred cords of wood chips. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Ammunition Case

"Of course, we can never be sure. The case holds no name, no information, and no hint of evidence as to where it came from."

Historic Hallowell - Solid Foundations - Lasting Legacies

"You can learn more about the events and how you can help by visiting the Hallowell 250th website! Warren Street School, Hallowell, ca."

Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln Memorial Library, tables & fireplace, 1924

"Many of the same features have been preserved and can be seen the library today. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - MDI and the Fire of 1947

"Remnants of these early homes can still be seen near Bar Harbor. Bar Harbor never regained its standing as the premier spot for vacation homes."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Aroostook Valley Railroad Trestle, ca. 1910

"The substation buildings can be seen on the opposite side of the river. The Aroostook Valley Railroad began in 1909 as an electric trolley line…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Welcome to the Western Foothills

"… Foothills X Western Maine's beauty can be found in its mountains, rivers, scenery, and especially its people."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Welcome - Valkommen

"… folk dancing and the sounds of Swedish music can still be heard during the various festivals and celebrations."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - More Permanent Settlers Arrive

"The early deeds can be found in the Lincoln County or Hancock County court houses. The original town records for the Plantation of Mount Desert --…"

Blue Hill, Maine - A New Look at an Old Painting

"Today, we can examine the image using modern Global Information Systems (GIS) technology. Blue Hill Landscape, circa 1910 X By the turn of the…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Minturn Schoolhouse

"… "...we’d take a big potato and put it in a coffee can, you know how coffee used to come about that high in the cans? We’d put it on the stove and…"

Lincoln, Maine - Masonic Hall

"I could get mine there. Another thing is, you can get a passport there and you can also register your vehicle and many other things."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Learn More

"… This text is not available for purchase, but can be found at many libraries and is available online at: Asticou's Island Domain Indians in Eden…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Harvesting Potatoes - Page 10 of 13

"<kids rolling on the barrels> As you can see, the younger pickers did not seem to mind a break. Students such as these would pick 15 to 40 barrels of…"

Lincoln, Maine - View of Lincoln from Ballard Hill, ca. 1913

"On the extreme right, the railroad tracks can be seen on West Broadway. Left of the tracks, the white house with the big set of barns is what is now…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Educator Resources

"… exhibits: Scarborough Marsh: "Land of Much Grass" Can You Help the 19th Century Salt Marsh Farmer?   Transportation Through the Years Roads: From…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin barn plan, Bangor, 1867

"… thoroughfare or connected with a house where room can be obtained on lots conspicuous." View additional information about this item on the Maine…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Welcome

"… more stories about our past with you, so we all can gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for our neighbors."