Maine Memory Network

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

"Students were often treated to specific lessons on local history, and many of their unique crafts and projects still survive today."

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

"… West Village area has had a long and interesting history and will without a doubt continue to do so for many years to come."

Mercy Hospital - People of Mercy - Page 1 of 2

"looms large in any history of Mercy. Sister Annunciata became the first Administrator of Queen’s Hospital in 1930, serving 37 years to 1967."

Malaga Island: a story best left untold - Resources, Links, and Bibliography for Malaga Island: A Story Best Left Untold

"… Harry, Better for All the World: The Secret History of Forced Sterilization and America’s Quest for Racial Purity, 2006, Vantage Books, New York…"

Malaga Island: a story best left untold - About the Project

"The article detailed Malaga’s history, including the myths Matt discovered, and so much more – the context of eugenics, racism, economics, and…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Agriculture

"Parker, Thomas. Early History of Farmington, Maine. L'Anse, MI. Regional History Reprints. Originally published in 1846."

Otisfield Historical Society

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Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"… mark the first half of 19th century American history: suffrage, temperance, and abolition. In Bangor, the last two caused considerable debate and…"

St. Croix Historical Society

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Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Basketball: From Rivals to Teammates

"… distinctive role in Mount Desert Island’s social history. Island high schools competed vigorously in intra-Island competition and in games and…"

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

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

Historic Hallowell - Ice Storm Day 1

"It was the worst ice storm in the history of Maine. Written by George Berry, Tasha Glazier, Ethan Rolfe"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Jacob Abbott

"… “Franconia” stories, and a series of “Illustrated Histories” on historical figures. Jacob published one-hundred eighty books in his life time."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Lowell's General Store, Commerce, & the Railroad

"… and cream at the creamery in West Farmington until the 1970s. The rails were dismantled in 1982. Back to History of Farmington's Agriculture"

Lubec, Maine - McCurdy Herring Smokehouse - Page 1 of 4

"Most are “traditional” with deep roots in the history of the industry not only in Lubec, but anywhere where herring were caught and smoked."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Narrative

"… the river played an important role in Maine’s history, both as a means for settlement of the area and later, one upon which over a thousand vessels…"

Guilford, Maine - SPORTS - Page 3 of 3

"… Images from the Guilford Historical Society The History of Boys Soccer in Guilford The Guilford soccer team was established in 1968, under the…"

Guilford, Maine - SPORTS - Page 1 of 3

"SPORTS History of Sports by: Piscataquis Community Middle School 8th Grade Students Included in the next three pages: Baseball Basketball Soccer…"

Guilford, Maine - MANUFACTURING - Page 1 of 2

"MANUFACTURING History of Manufacturing by Piscataquis Community Middle School 8th Grade Students Included in the next two pages: Draper's Mill…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 3 of 4

"… Historical Society Collection: Aviation 2.See note 1 above. 3.http://www.scarborough.me.us/commserv/trails/history.html 4.Author’s recollection"

Skyline Farm

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Penobscot Marine Museum

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Sanford-Springvale Historical Society

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Surry by the Bay - Surry Village School

"… sections adapted from Surry, Maine: An informal History by Osmond C. Bonsey Images contributed by Surry Historical Society The Surry Village School…"