Maine Memory Network

Lubec, Maine - Susie Calder: Lubec's Sardine Queen

"It just started to go right down hill. R.J. Peacock Canning Co. Float, Lubec, 1950Lubec Memorial Library J: Susie, there were 12 children in…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - II. Pinkies, wherries, skiffs and chebaccos: Early Settlement

"… this island the name “Brule-Cote,” meaning “Burnt-hill” in his native French, presumably due to evidence of past fires on the island."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"It is still known for the rolling hills, clear rivers, and fertile farmlands that attracted settlers here over two hundred years ago."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"(Original Town Warrant) Mosher Hill SchoolhouseFarmington Historical Society Parker’s History of Farmington says the town had 20 school…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Elusive Championship

"1 seed Bangor and No. 2 seed Oxford Hills of South Paris. They also beat No. 13 Brewer to become Eastern Maine Champions. Up next was the State Final."

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 4 of 5

"After the Tea Room was sold, it was renamed the Hill Top Restaurant, which stayed open for a few years before finally closing."

Lincoln, Maine - Gordon's Fox Farms

"… Road, Transalpine Road, Route 2, and Fish Hill. Fox farms generally consisted of 200 foxes. Foxes were fed fish and horse meat."

Scarborough Historical Society & Museum

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Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"… Perham, Woodland, New Sweden, Wade, Castle Hill, and Chapman. Gould was not swayed. He arranged for start-up capital for the power plant at…"

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"… long, the conflagration swept up the Park Street hill, across French Street, and onto Broadway. Within a few short hours, the massive fire claimed…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Soldiers Of The Civil War

"Gilkey Hill is named after Edward’s family who resided in the area for many years. Gorham Parks Fassett was born on July 23, 1839."

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

"Metcalf Hill, New Portland Circa 1900New Portland Historical Society As more and more people joined the town, organizations and entertainment became…"

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

"“Down under the hill,” as the town folks referred to the ill district were many different businesses, such as a sawmill, grist mill, salt box…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Railroad into the Village

"… women and children collected on the brow of the hill near the residence of H. B. Stoyell, Esq. To give vent to their joyful feelings over the…"

Life on a Tidal River - Four Famous Bangorians

"He was born on August 27th, 1809 in Paris Hill, Maine. It is about 35 miles west of Augusta. He lived to be 82 years of age, dying on July fourth…"

Eastern Maine Medical Center

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Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"… Streets to the Sagadahoc County Courthouse on the hill overlooking the downtown. While his early work is not fully documented, it is likely that he…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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