Maine Memory Network

Skowhegan Community History - Kennebec River Log Drive

"The loggers then started storing logs for spring. During that time they played anything from football to whiffle ball."

Historic Hallowell - Commerce on the Kennebec Citations

"Wilson. 27 Apr. 2011. Pick, Jimmy T. Wesco’s logger boots. 7 Apr. 2010. http://the1939clothier.blogspot.com. 9 Apr."

Historic Hallowell - Logging

"The shoes that loggers wore had spikes on them to keep them balanced on the logs. Also, loggers used an axe called the double bit axe that was very…"

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Beyond Borders: an historical overview - Page 6 of 6

"… in the years that followed, as loyalists, loggers, and others converged on Passamaquoddy Bay but disagreed over where Maine ended and New Brunswick…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Leonard Trask, the Wonderful Invalid

"He went to Byron, Maine to work as a logger for $12 a month for 2 1/2 months, then on to Massachusetts where he worked as a logger for $13 a month…"

Skowhegan Community History - Skowhegan: "A Place To Watch"

"Lawrence River to the coast for trappers, loggers, factories, and now tourists and river-runners in increasing numbers."

Early Maine Photography - Occupational

"In one of these images, two loggers exhibit the tools of their trade: a peavey, an ax, and a shovel. Firefighter, Skowhegan, ca."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Regional and Town History

"… had been cut, and many of the American-born loggers moved west, where the trees were bigger and the pay greater."

Western Maine Foothills Region - About the Project

"… the River Valley, supporting merchants, loggers, truckers, property taxes, etc. Rumford itself is the commercial hub of the area, offering…"