Maine Memory Network

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

"The cheese making business generated a need for more milk, because 10 pounds of milk produced one pound of cheese."

Surry by the Bay - Early Settlement

"… on the principles then fostered on the younger generation. A few years later, in 1800, Surry's first private tuitioned school was established and…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - V. Changing times: the Swan’s Island Ferry

"Many of the old ties have been broken as the generation that remembers "the old days" passes on. The island is not the same now as it was twenty…"

Rumford Area Historical Society

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 3 of 5

"… years with the addition of new people from a new generation who have shown a great interest in this vital part of the town’s history."

Western Maine Foothills Region - About the Project

"… the area’s largest employer, and the wealth it generates radiates concentrically throughout the River Valley, supporting merchants, loggers…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield's Tuscan Opera House

"… however, the Tuscan Opera House will always generate many fond memories. Sources: Dixfield Historical Society Archives and Artifacts Peter Stowell…"

Westport Island History Committee

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John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin's Journal

"He hoped the journal would be "preserved for many generations to come." Martin noted that he had not intended to include illustrations, relying…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Early Settlers

"Their roots went back several generations on the Vineyard, and in addition to being survival farmers, the Stewarts were also talented furniture…"

Skowhegan Community History - Abenakis in the Norridgewock/Skowhegan Area

"… gathered with the purpose of keeping for further generations to read and learn about the past. Father Rasle wrote to his nephew from Nonrantsouack…"

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

"… fortunate and proud to have this marvelous structure in it's town. Hopefully it will be well preserved for many years and generations to come."

Surry by the Bay - Nineteenth Century

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

Surry by the Bay - Surry Opera Company

"… the music that he hoped would survive for further generations to appreciate. He invited his Zen students, members of local choral groups, and…"

Malaga Island: a story best left untold - Explore photos from the "Malaga Island: A Story Best Left Untold" documentary

"Out of fear of being ridiculed, generations of descendants refused to talk about the Island. So we were surprised and grateful when several…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Native Americans

"… developed a cultural center to allow for younger generations to learn about their cultural heritage ."

Scarborough Historical Society & Museum

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Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"At the time, the company could produce power for 600 lights for which they charged 90 cents per light. The additional generator would furnish an…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Agriculture

"… Conrad Bailey is walking in the footsteps of 8 generations of Baily farmers. Although the large farms are few, several smaller farms are producing…"

Colby College Special Collections

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Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"… was the Pendleton family, spanning three generations of highly successful shipmasters, owners and builders, starting with Captain Mark Pendleton…"

Eastern Maine Medical Center

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