Maine Memory Network

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Bob Marley

"He then graduated high school in 1985 and followed his parent's wishes for him to graduate college and lead a financially successful life."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - About Us

"… program that promotes collaboration between local schools, historical societies, and public libraries through the exploration and celebration of…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Brick Inn

"Timothy was educated in local schools and attended Farmington Academy. He went into business with his brother selling merchandise as A.W.F. Belcher."

Guilford, Maine - The Next Fifty Years 1916-1966

"Piscataquis area schools formed in the name of Piscataquis Community School District, and a new gymnasium was built."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Welcome - Valkommen

"… and beyond with access to resources that will help them explore our local history. More About the Community Heritage Project can be found here."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - About This Project

"… innovative program promoted collaboration between local schools and historical societies through the exploration, celebration, and digitization of…"

Guilford, Maine - Modern History: 1966 to Present

"The three local industries were modernizing and expanding, there was no municipal debt, several new businesses including a credit union arrived and…"

Guilford, Maine - BUSINESSES - Page 2 of 3

"… also went to auctions in Exeter and Corinna and local farmers supplied them with beef. Lorin Herring turned over his half of Herring Brothers to…"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - The Colony Continues to Grow, 1874 - 1900

"Local government had been organized to conduct the affairs of the colony even before New Sweden became a plantation."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"And the Normal School would be the catalyst for improved education in the public sector. Farmington is a proud community – proud of their downtown…"

Skowhegan Community History - About the Project

"… at Skowhegan Area Middle School (SAMS) know their local history! Laura Richter, the Technology Integrator at SAMS, has been a social…"

Guilford, Maine - Pre-Settlement And The First 100 Years

"Twenty-one dollars was eventually raised, a school board elected, and the first school was kept in the loft of Capt John Bennett’s shed until the…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Stephen Titcomb and the Settlement of the Sandy River Valley

"… descendants still live in the Farmington area and local landmarks, such as Titcomb Mt. Ski Area, are named after them."

Skowhegan Community History - Sister Communities

"… innovative program promoted collaboration between local schools and historical societies through the exploration, celebration, and digitization of…"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Eureka Hall, Stockholm

"It is a popular place for the local people to eat, and many people in the winter come up and end up eating there."

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

"Then something good happened. A local minister said that there was going to be evil that comes from NSAC."

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 2 of 5

"… collect money and canned goods to give to the local food bank. Some people have memories of their time at the fire station; one firefighter’s…"

Guilford, Maine - Veterans Tributes - Page 1 of 2

"… Island, uncommon valor was a common virtue.” The local American Legion Post was renamed the Connor/Trafton Post in Sergeant Trafton’s honor."

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 4 of 5

"… the land and another $5000.00 was raised by local citizens. Mr. Carnegie did give the $5000 and the library was built."

Historic Hallowell - Maine Community Heritage Project

"… program that promotes collaboration between local schools, historical societies, and public libraries through the exploration and celebration of…"

Skowhegan Community History - The Skowhegan Island

"… to Lee Granville, the president of Skowhegan's local historical society, there were so many mills, that there were just a few spots on the island…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - About Us

"… program that promotes collaboration between local schools, historical societies, and public libraries through the exploration and celebration of…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - About Us - Page 3 of 3

"“These contain names of Strong High School students from 1895 to 1933, terms they were in school, and their grades,” he said."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Early Settlements

"… house was situated near the Bluff because the local students had to travel too far to attend the Parker School in Pripet. George W.C."