Maine Memory Network

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox

"For his part, Knox clearly loved the town of Thomaston, as evidenced in a letter he wrote to friends shortly after returning to Montpelier on May 24…"

Guilford, Maine - SPORTS - Page 1 of 3

"He coached because of his love of baseball. Athletic Field & Preble Farm, Guilford, 1925Guilford Historical Society During the season they…"

Lincoln, Maine - Mills & Paper Industry - Page 1 of 2

"… that I am related to Alvin Lombard, and I would loved to have met him if I could. Most of my family has worked in the woods just like Alvin, and I…"

Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln Theater

"I would love it if we still had a movie theater in Lincoln. Instead of putting gas money in so we can go see one, we can use it for a movie and for…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Baird's Quarry history

"She met and fell in love with David Cruickshank Morris, and although they had no children; Dave and Laura lived the rest of their lives in Minturn…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Islanders At Play

"Besides singing and playing the accordion, Clyde loved to tell stories and would welcome any visitor who came by to chat."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - More on the Old Ell

"… great Aunt Mame growing up, including a shared love of music, photography, and dogs. Aunt Mame's house was a welcoming and nurturing place of fun…"

Lubec, Maine - Susie Calder: Lubec's Sardine Queen

"It was a beautiful thing. It was lovely. The Seven Sardine Queen Contestants The contestants met at the town wharf before the ball for a photo op."

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

"… dedication, investment, and knowledge led to a love for Mount Desert, and a desire to protect it."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Big Thunder

"… Frank Loring, known as Chief Big Thunder, loved Bar Harbor and spent many years traveling there seasonally and camping on the island."

Historic Hallowell - Lineman's Journal

"… and to make sure to call often, and that she loved me. That morning as I was getting ready for work I wondered if I did the right thing, but now…"

Life on a Tidal River - Three Civil War Letters - Page 2 of 4

"Give my love to the children and Grandfather and Grandmother. I shall answer all letters as fast as possible while we remain here."

Blue Hill, Maine - The Musical Culture of Blue Hill

"He loved the sound and brought steel drums (also known as pans) up to Maine. He taught others how to play, and in 1975 formed the Atlantic Clarion…"

Guilford, Maine - Veterans Tributes - Page 1 of 2

"In 1948 “Wilbur” finally came home to the town he loved and was buried in a quiet spot beside the river in Elmwood Cemetery, a true hero and an…"

Lincoln, Maine - Osgood's Store

"So, all of the tourists loved to stop there. All the tourists still stop in to Marden’s to see what there is in there."

Western Maine Foothills Region - About the Project

"… themselves in local history, students will learn to love history, join the depleted ranks of the societies, and breathe new life into them."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield's Tuscan Opera House

"… principles included elements of “Friendship, Love, and Truth”, which are symbolized in their logo by three unbroken chain links, as well as values…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - About This Project

"… in 1945, the property that John Martin had so lovingly tended, now a tenement, was sold for $200."

Mercy Hospital - Sisters of Mercy

"That is a stage on the path to canonization for sainthood, eagerly awaited by her Sisters and all who love Mercy."

Mercy Hospital - Growth & Expansion - Page 2 of 2

"… gracious space for patients and/or families whose loved one is undergoing medical care. Each program is a treasured resource for members of the…"

Mercy Hospital - McAuley Residence

"… their active minds, wise counsel, and their love.” Residents recalled learning to manage time, budgets, and relationships in a nurturing…"

Mercy Hospital - The Spanish Flu

"Besides the losses of loved ones, the disease left an impact on public health policy in Maine. For example, the state soon passed a law requiring all…"

Skowhegan Community History - A Brief History of the Skowhegan Area

"It was his love and affection that created a bond broken only by the brutal massacre. Father Rasle counseled the Abenakis on matters concerning…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Early Settlers

"… JOHN ALLEN: John’s parents, William Allen & Love Coffin hailed from Chilmark Mass., on the Island of Martha’s Vineyard."