Maine Memory Network

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"… the doors open, even though it provided a high level of education in languages, music, math and science."

Eastern Maine Medical Center

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"… of manhood’s strength, and with vigorous blows leveled forests and brought under cultivation a virgin soil, the fruits of which furnished abundant…"

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

"… vantage point to say what the hierarchical levels were. At any rate, these were men’s jobs, and for this skilled work, they received good pay."

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - "Main Streets" of North Yarmouth and Cumberland

"… were used to haul vehicles between the ground level and second floor. A sign advertised Chase as a "Manufacturer of Carriages, Sleighs and Wheels."…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"… were purchased in the mid-1960s to be cleared and leveled for an airport and airstrip. There was a designated airport manager."