Maine Memory Network

Surry by the Bay - Nineteenth Century

"The yard goods sold at the store he operated at Newbury Neck came from Boston, New York and other ports in ships which Coggins owned."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Lincoln Block

"… to keep things cold, so produce, meats, and dairy goods would stay fresh longer. Lincoln Bank Check, Bath, 1853Patten Free Library There were…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Marion Sanborn

"… I loved my grandfather and he was very very good to me and he had to have help pitching that hay."

Blue Hill, Maine - Jonathan Fisher: Unlocking the Person Beyond the Parson

"… social philosophy, and especially provide a good picture of life in Blue Hill in the post revolutionary period."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - National Blue Ribbon School

"… daily attendance by students and teachers; Show good annual progress. The Community came together to celebrate at the school with a barbecue and…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Grand Army of the Republic

"Along with purchases for food and household goods, loans were given to help out the needy; sometimes they even found work for the needy veterans."

Architecture & Landscape database - George Coombs

"Douglas as a draftsman. Douglas’s office proved a good training ground for Coombs. However, the opportunity was short-lived, for Douglas moved his…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Champlain Society - Page 2 of 2

"We have coasted in good company and under good pilotage along the rocky shore, landing for our geological discoveries even as old Champlain may have…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Church Block

"… also ran a tinsmith shop, a store that sold metal goods, and an iron foundry that later became Bath Iron Works."

Guilford, Maine - The Next Fifty Years 1916-1966

"… changes, continued sales of groceries, sporting goods, boots and shoes. Leslie Adkins wagon shop was built to paint and repair wagons."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Early Settlers

"However, Lillian’s voice was equally as good, and Amanda then channeled her energy into Lillian’s career."

Guilford, Maine - Modern History: 1966 to Present

"The Town Dump closed for good and a crude transfer station was developed, a nearly new tire store was lost in a fiery spectacle, and the ’79 flood…"

Lincoln, Maine - World War I

"It is good to recognize these people. They may not have had a choice, whether they were drafted, needed the money, or just wanted to serve their…"

Life on a Tidal River - William S. Cohen, The Man and the School

"… according to Secretary Cohen,"He was a pretty good student." Not only was he a good athlete, but he also officiated at intramural games and was in…"

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

"Occasionally the two groups traded goods since the availability of products was scarce at this early time of the town."

Life on a Tidal River - Three Civil War Letters - Page 3 of 4

"… A romp for about 3 weeks and have done A pretty good thing they have captured 4 Commissioned Officers; - 43 Privates; 60 Horses and Mules; A large…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - A Murder In Strong

"He was said to be a good employee, but he supposedly acted quite suspicious. The evidence was very circumstantial."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - IV. Transitions and troubles: Private enterprise shoulders an island’s needs

"… time when islanders gathered to exchange news and goods. Another form of transportation was supplied by the Maine Seacoast Mission, an organization…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 3 of 3

"… of fiddle playing, dancing, and plenty of good food. The years progressed, and, as the population grew, other forms of recreation were found: dance…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Skyline Farm - Making and Preserving History

"We always had a good time, even when there was work to be done.” Patricia Wescott of Portland, a Skyline student in the 1950’s, said, “It was like…"

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"… when he stated "What is good for Dow is good for Bangor." At its peak in 1960, Dow Air Force Base was home to nearly 10,000 military personnel and…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Brothers of the Civil War

"… letters; his handwriting was clear and he was a good speller with excellent vocabulary. His observations were intelligent and thoughtful."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Ledyard Block

"… building has been standing, there have been many good days and several bad ones. 1806 Deed: William King to Ledyard and PalmerPatten Free…"

Malaga Island: a story best left untold - Maine State documents and Proclamations

"… at a council meeting shortly after, that the good of the state and the cause of humanity demanded that the colony be broken up and the people…"