Maine Memory Network

Historic Hallowell - Wood Ashes or Gold Dust?

"Wood Ashes or Gold Dust? Before thinking about farming or earning a living the first settlers had to put a roof over their heads and cut enough…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Wood Products of Strong

"… fire October 25, 1965, caused by a series of dust explosions, didn’t dim his spirits as he resolved that he would rebuild."

Mercy Hospital - School of Nursing - Page 2 of 3

"We were like the housekeepers, as well. We dusted all the windows. We washed all the floors…We did work hard. It was just normal."

Blue Hill, Maine - A Real Downeast County Fair

"They could smell the dust of the race track where the sprinkling cart had moistened it; and they could smell hamburgers frying and see balloons aloft."

Presque Isle: The Star City - John R Braden

"… when You have set the pace they follow in your dust John R Braden you’re a winner just as sure as I’m a sinner And in horse and driver lays our…"

Life on a Tidal River - Four Famous Bangorians

"The entire batch was dusted with cornstarch so, when shipping, the gum didn't stick to the paper wrapping."