Maine Memory Network

Mercy Hospital - School of Nursing - Page 3 of 3

"… the school’s graduates continue to perform vital work not only in the Greater Portland area, but also in communities across the country."

Life on a Tidal River - William S. Cohen, The Man and the School

"Cohen attended the renaming ceremony on December 20th, 1997. "I am deeply touched by the decision of the Bangor School Committee to rename Garland…"

Maine Central Institute

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

"Central School always had a food booth. In later years, junk auctions became popular. These were when people would sell junk that they didn't need…"

Guilford, Maine - EXHIBITS

"… extremely proud of all who have served our great country. We have an active American Legion, an outstanding and beautiful Veteran's Memorial, and…"

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

"… to the great number of people serving their country, yet the giving and thoughtful spirit of the people stayed."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - People

"… Athletes Dan Simoneau born 1959: Olympic cross-country skier Seth Wescott born 1976: Two-time Olympic gold medalist and professional snowboarder…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Bob Marley

"… in 2000 for the United States; some other countries would be able to watch it earlier. Marley played an ignorant yet comical Detective Greenly…"

Guilford, Maine - The Next Fifty Years 1916-1966

"Piscataquis Valley Country Club was incorporated. The Guilford Chamber of Commerce was organized. Charles Herring started a slaughterhouse."

Guilford, Maine - Historic Buildings - Page 2 of 2

"… Church and is the home of Little Miracles Country School. United Methodist Church, Guilford X GUILFORD BED AND BREAKFAST Guilford Bed…"

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

"… the largest state to produce potatoes in the country. All they needed was a train to transport them."

Guilford, Maine - Veterans Tributes - Page 1 of 2

"On December 11, l942, with the country embroiled in World War II, he answered the call to duty and enlisted in the US Marine Corps."

Guilford, Maine - Veterans Tributes - Page 2 of 2

"… in Washington, DC thus beginning service to her country that lasted 40 years. The attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 propelled Mattie into military…"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - New Sweden Athletic Club

"… Society New Sweden has a long history of cross country skiing and is known as the birthplace of nordic skiing in America."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"And the Normal School would be the catalyst for improved education in the public sector. Farmington is a proud community – proud of their downtown…"

Historic Hallowell - Child Labor

"Most other countries have laws against child labor too, but they are not always mandatory, and child labor is still a big issue everywhere."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Early Settlers

"… War, deciding then to make a new start in a new country. He settled first in Hallowell, Maine, where he remained for about six years."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Corn Canning Industry

"Maine was ranked third in the country in corn packing, behind Illinois and New York. The season lasted a mere three weeks."

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

"… West Village on the Wire Bridge Road, in a quiet country setting where people can picnic and enjoy the cold water of the Carrabassett River and…"

Historic Hallowell - A Post-Revolutionary Generation

"… initiatives on behalf of their newly adopted country sometimes exasperated their neighbors like Judge Daniel Cony, who noted: There is not…"

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 5 of 5

"… or just enjoy living in the solitude of a country home. Some TLC is required, but what a place once it is done.” Across the road from the Wharff…"

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

"… tennis, volleyball, skiing, snowshoeing, cross country, football, and soccer. The community remains very proud of its athletic teams, awards, and…"

Guilford, Maine - Early Manufacturing - Page 2 of 3

"… events of Tuesday, September 11, 2001, and our country going to war in 2003, the global economy slowed considerably and the effects were felt at…"

Guilford, Maine - Special Events

"… years, and many traveling teams from all over the country would play in Guilford. These traveling teams had names as colorful as the players…"