Maine Memory Network

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 2 of 4

"They learned poetry and performed plays. Future school teachers could begin training as school juniors. The pay, by today's standards, was low."

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

"… was a safe place to learn a musical instrument, play a game, make friends with animals such as dogs, cats, and goats, or learn photography…"

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor Man Rats Out Brady Gang - Page 1 of 2

"His hobbies included poker, reading, singing, playing tennis, and bridge. He was also physically fit and was a very hard worker."

Lincoln, Maine - Jacob Stinchfield

"He also played a part in the Westward expansion of the country. This is probably another reason he moved to Michigan."

Surry by the Bay - Surry Village School

"… London Bridges, marbles and ball games filled the play area adjacent to the school at recess time. One memorable event occurred when Phillip…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"Later on, teams might play at Music Hall. Both of these facilities were on the second floor of buildings located on Broadway in Farmington."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Big Thunder

"… came in with a voice of thunder. The rocks played with the water, and it dashed back on them with great mountains of spray.” “We have paddled with…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 3 of 4

"Now “Pomp and Circumstance” is played while students are graduating and receiving their diplomas. This is how graduations have changed."

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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

"Many children have spent hours playing in this water. Charles B. Clark came from Industry, ME and settled on the Bog Road (Rt."

Surry by the Bay - Nineteenth Century

"… Society Shipbuilding Seafaring enterprises played a major role in Surry's economy during the nineteenth century."

Pejepscot Historical Society

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

"… was very involved in the town’s music activities, playing the bass, violin, and horn. The Bartlett family owned a lot of property and a mill in the…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Raymond Wallace

"We played a lot and helped out around the house and had a few chores. Did you feel much pressure? Much of our money was left in the banks."

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor: Lumber Capital of the World

"Conclusion Bangor, Maine played a big part in the lumbering industry during the early to mid nineteenth century, and the effect of the lumber on…"

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

"… attack from the British, many from the town played an active role in the struggle for independence."

Life on a Tidal River - Four Important Women of Bangor

"Even in the history of men, women played an immense role. Each of these ladies contributed to our history in untold ways."

Lincoln, Maine - Aaron Woodbury

"… and all that good stuff for the kids to go to and play with. A third connection with Aaron Woodbury is, I would have wanted to see Lincoln way back…"

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"The Penobscot River played no little part in Bangor's growing commercial success. The deep unobstructed river afforded lumbermen a natural highway to…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"The townswomen played an enormously important role in the development of social services. The Monday Club, The Evergreen Club, The Art Study Group…"