Maine Memory Network

Life Story Center

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Maps

"… has the ability to show altitude, and viewers can rotate the landscape for a 3D view of the maps."

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

"Examples of some of the first log structures can still be found, though the logs may be hidden by more modern materials."

Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln Theater

"Instead of putting gas money in so we can go see one, we can use it for a movie and for candy, popcorn, and stuff."

Historic Hallowell - Early Industry and Bombahook

"The Hallowell Cotton Mill can be seen in the background. Maine's domeless State House in Augusta can be seen center right in the distance just above…"

Historic Hallowell - The Cyclone of 1895

"Strong, forceful winds can tear down the firmest structures. Many Lives can be lost. The people who experienced this cyclone however, were very lucky."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Harvesting Potatoes - Page 12 of 13

"Because the hoist can swivel on a post, the operator must keep a firm grip on it. Many heads have been bumped by a swiveling hoist."

Prince Memorial Library

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William Fogg Public Library

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Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Bryants and Rockefellers: Two Seal Harbor Families

"Many locals can attest to the fact that the island would be a very different place if not for the wealthy landowners (originally called rusticators)…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Welcome and Introduction

"You can visit the pilot project here. In 2012 and 2013, this project was revived by new participants, who created historical interpretations of…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Original Mount Desert Island Pilot Project (2006)

"… and the Rockefellers: Two Seal Harbor Families By: Eliza Worrick You can get there from here By: Students at Mount Desert Elementary School"

Historic Hallowell - Ice; The Ice Storm of 1998; Ice Storm '98

"… is frozen Trees fall, the ice melts You can hear nothing, just silent After 3 days of wind and rain it is over finally over Clean up is a hassle…"

Historic Hallowell - Thomas Bond House

"… was the proprietor of the Hallowell House (which can be seen on the right in the picture). S.A. Webber, Sr., 5/99 Next steps in the stroll through…"

Historic Hallowell - In Sickness and in Health

"Life challenges can be reduced to some very basic elements: food, family, shelter and health, both physical and spiritual."

Historic Hallowell - Post Office and Fire Station

"The police are the only ones that can postpone the delivery of mail, otherwise mail must be delivered."

Historic Hallowell - Ice Storm In Hallowell

"… Now if you look at this a bit differently you can see: How beautiful the ice is dangling from a tree. And how amazing friends you have."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Harvesting Potatoes - Page 9 of 13

"It can be seen on the third floor of City Hall on Second Street. The painting shows 1940's potato harvesting stages, including digging, picking, and…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Harvesting Potatoes - Page 2 of 13

"… by the wheels, hence the wheel cleats that can be seen in the photo on the left. The rotating arms on the digger on the right were also powered by…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Fred Urquhart Farm, Presque Isle

"… of, “the more the better.” Too much fertilizer can damage plants. When selecting a fertilizer, the farmer must consider the condition of the soil…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 13 of 17

"… and most happy to do more, if by so doing we can contribute in the least to soften the hard labor before you.” Read a transcription of this letter…"

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

"1890 In the distance one can see boardinghouse for the quarrymen.Jonathan Fisher Memorial, Inc. By 1920 almost all of the year-round residents had…"

Lincoln, Maine - Mattanawcook Academy

"Koscuiszka's lab can be viewed below: The first Mattanawcook Academy from The History of the Town of Lincoln by Dana Fellows X Cassandra Conroy…"

Lincoln, Maine - Post Office

"Koscuiszka's class can be viewed below: Bridget Knights "Research your topic and summarize the ‘who, what, when, and where’ in the form of a few…"