Maine Memory Network

Guilford, Maine - Guilford Schools

"… that was established in Guilford existed in Captain John Bennett’s shed. School was in session two times per year."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Catch of the Day: Clamming and Lobstering - Page 3 of 4

"… catch was in 1605 when crew from the Archangel, captained by George Waymouth, set a small fishing net near Monhegan Island and hauled up a net…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Maritime Tales: Shipyards and Shipwrecks - Page 1 of 2

"… many sawmills, a protected port and local sea captains needing ships for fishing and trade presented a perfect opportunity for building ships."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 1 of 4

"William Pottle built the first tannery. Captain William Hitchcock commanded the first military company in the area."

Mercy Hospital - People of Mercy - Page 1 of 2

"… “Everyone who could went to Deering to a movie, ‘Captains Courageous’ and cried all afternoon.” Sister Annunciata also recorded being treated to a…"

Malaga Island: a story best left untold - About the Project

"… a hundred years ago were the concubines of sea captains and their offspring!” Needless to say, everyone in the class was surprised and dubious."

Skowhegan Community History - A Brief History of the Skowhegan Area

"On the day that Captain Moulton and Captain Harmon led their troops once again to the scenic village along the Kennebec, the weather was mild for it…"

Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum and Arctic Studies Center

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Pejepscot Historical Society

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Skowhegan Community History - Abenakis in the Norridgewock/Skowhegan Area

"Finally, the English under the leadership of Captain Moulton and Harmon decided in 1724 to leave Swan's Island to go up the Kennebec and attack the…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - John Crosby

"… John Crosby was distinguished by promotion from Captain to General. He is said to be the only resident of Wheelersborough who can positively be…"

Lubec, Maine - S.S. Cumberland: Steamer Brought Passengers and Prosperity to Lubec but Met Tragic End

"Cumberland, captained by William Allen of Lubec, was greeted by a festive crowd gathered at the new International Steamship Company wharf."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"In August 1692, English Captain Benjamin Church arrived in Penobscot Bay with a company of men and landed on what came to be known as 700 Acre…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Historical Overview - Page 2 of 4

"A group of nearly one hundred men led by Captain Benjamin Swett and Lieutenant Richardson were drawn into ambush and a bloody battle ensued in the…"

Surry by the Bay - Nineteenth Century

"There were sea captains (Master Mariners) in the Coggins (four generations), Treworgy, Clark, Haskell and Torrey families."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Early Settlements

"Pendleton & Company. Captain Fields Seeley Pendleton (1870-1923) lived across the street from the store."

Bath's Historic Downtown - 94 Front Street

"He was a school board member, and a Captain of the Third Maine Regiment. He died on May 30, 1947. Following these first 4 important businesses and…"

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"… first schooner, Hope, was built in North Lubec by Captain George W. Allan. The growth of this industry brought increased prosperity to area…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - "Main Streets" of North Yarmouth and Cumberland

"… the new barn here at the invitation of the owner, Captain Enos Blanchard. Continuing south on Route 9 past the Prince Memorial Library, Route 9…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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