Maine Memory Network

Lubec, Maine - Canning Sardines in Lubec: Technology, the Syndicate and Labor

"Some of the steps in the process of canning are shown. The effort to form a cartel to control what its organizers thought what might be controlled is…"

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"… years, through the prosperous era of herring processing, and into the present with efforts to forge economic recovery through aquaculture and…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Steamer "Bangor," 1847

"… no sleeping accommodations -- and insufficient food. The beleaguered party, tired and hungry, arrived back in Bangor at 4:15 p.m. the next day."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Franklin County Agricultural Fair

"Also, quilts and spreads, carpets, rugs and plants, fancy work, taxidermy. The fair has been held every year since 1840 at the fair grounds on High…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrapbook 3: 1867-

"… portion of this book to politicks because our food and raiment depends on the issue of the day as much as the question does whether we shall be…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Agriculture

"… corn were planted later to be turned into flour, food crops were planted, as well as oats for livestock. Apple orchards were quickly established."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - WWI Impact on Farmington's Agriculture

"… their labor.” Calls from the government came: • “Plant an Acre” • “Cut a Cord” • “Raise More Wheat and More Animals” Unfortunately, the winter of…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"Titcomb prepared well. He built a log home and planted crops for later use. He set out in 1780 with his, wife Betsey, her brother, a small son and a…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Catch of the Day: Clamming and Lobstering - Page 1 of 4

"During the canning process, tops were individually hand-soldered onto filled cans, and it’s believed that this process may have been the cause of…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - III. Boom, bustle, bust: The Steamboat Years to WWII

"Later industries included a cod liver oil plant, the smell of which is still remembered by some islanders."

Aroostook Historical and Art Museum

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Skowhegan Community History - A Brief History of the Skowhegan Area

"… a fulling and carding mill was constructed to process wool. Waterpower generated from the middle channel of the sluiceway supported these mills."

Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"… to starch factories in the area which then processed the potatoes into starch; factory owners sold this powdery product to cotton textile mills in…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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Eastern Maine Medical Center

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