Maine Memory Network

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - IV. Engulfed by nationalism: Revolutionary Biddeford

"Drew's Mill, Biddeford, 1909McArthur Public Library Lumber and other goods from the interior came down the river where they were readied for sale…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VI. The deluge of industrial expansion & immigration (1865-1900) - Page 1 of 2

"1910McArthur Public Library Biddeford is full of granite ledge, and one family in particular profited greatly from the bounty."

Western Maine Foothills Region - A Man's Life in a Suitcase

"A Man's Life in a Suitcase John Edward Barry, Mexico, 1939 Mexico Historical Society Text by Irene Hutchinson Images contributed by Mexico…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Leonard Trask, the Wonderful Invalid

"Leonard Trask, the Wonderful Invalid Text by Shirley Dolloff and Constance V. Bragdon Photo contributed by Peru Historical Society Leonard Trask was…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Buckfield

"Buckfield A Brief History of Buckfield By Jared Eastman, sophomore Breanna Bellefontaine's class, Buckfield Jr./Sr."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Continental Paper Bag Company

"Continental Paper Bag Company By: Dave Gawtry & Nghia Ha Images provided by Rumford Area Historical Society The Continental Paper Bag Company…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford - Page 1 of 4

"Rumford A Brief History of Rumford, Maine Text by Jane Welch Peterson, Nghia Ha, and Dave Gawtry Images provided by Rumford Area Historical Society…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 2 of 5

"Dixfield The Holman Family reunion and homestead, Dixfield, ca. 1911Dixfield Historical Society DIXFIELD COMMON (CENTER) The First Section to…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 3 of 5

"Dixfield East Dixfield Post Office and General Store, Wilton, ca. 1914Dixfield Historical Society EAST DIXFIELD The Next Section to be…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 1 of 5

"Dixfield A Brief History of Dixfield, Maine Text by Charlotte Collins Images from Dixfield Historical Society Town of Dixfield seal…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 4 of 5

"Dixfield DIXFIELD VILLAGE The Last Section to be Settled Dixfield Village as seen from Peru Side, Dixfield, ca.1900Dixfield Historical Society…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 5 of 5

"Dixfield Today (in 2013) the seat of the town’s government and town affairs resides at the Dixfield Town Office on Main Street."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 2 of 3

"Mexico Stephen Barnard was the first chosen selectman and settled one mile from Mexico Corner on Harlow Hill."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 1 of 3

"Mexico A Brief History of Mexico, Maine Welcome to Mexico sign, ca. 2008Mexico Historical Society Text by Lorraine Robichaud Legere Images…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford High School Basketball - 1970s - Page 2 of 2

"Rumford High School Basketball - 1970s The Rumford High team of 1975 was a very young team, as they started three sophomores, but still finished…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford High School Basketball - 1970s - Page 1 of 2

"Rumford High School Basketball - 1970s Text By: Matt Kaubris Images provided by: Rumford Area Historical Society Rumford High School was built in…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Welcome to the Western Foothills

"Welcome to the Western Foothills X Western Maine's beauty can be found in its mountains, rivers, scenery, and especially its people."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Peru

"Peru A Brief History of Peru, Maine Text by Bob and Shirley Dolloff Images contributed by Peru Historical Society The original land grant for the…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Exhibits

"Exhibits Welcome to our Exhibits page. Click the links below to enjoy stories from around the Western Foothills Region."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mt. Zircon Reservoir - Page 2 of 3

"Mt. Zircon Reservoir The workmen and horses, hired by local contractor, James M. McGregor, cleared the “basin” for the Mt. Zircon Reservoir."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mt. Zircon Reservoir - Page 3 of 3

"Mt. Zircon Reservoir According to the Report to the Board of Trustees, dated March 27, 1915 by Head Engineer, E."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mt. Zircon Reservoir - Page 1 of 3

"Mt. Zircon Reservoir Text By Jane Welch Peterson, Nghia Ha & Dave Gawtry Images provided by: The Leo Blouin Family and donated to Rumford Area…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - For The Love Of Paper - Page 2 of 4

"For The Love Of Paper CHANGING OF THE HELM – FATHER TO SON Construction of B Machine at Oxford Paper Company, Rumford, 1915Greater Rumford…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - For The Love Of Paper - Page 3 of 4

"For The Love Of Paper THIRD GENERATION CHISHOLM LEADER William H. Chisholm was the third generation of his family to become President of Oxford."