Maine Memory Network

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

"Canneries in Lubec in the 1903 edition show rooms labeled as places where cans were made. By the next edition, in 1911, no canneries had can making…"

Life on a Tidal River - Four Important Women of Bangor

"“Cemetery Map - Mount Hope Cemetery Corp & Crematory - America's Second Garden Cemetery.” Mount Hope Cemetery Corp & Crematory, Mount Hope Cemetery…"

Acadian Archives

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Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Building Of The Arts Era

"… Broadway debut at the age of 32 put her on the map as a skilled monologist and actress. Her work was lauded by many writers and performing artists…"

Life on a Tidal River - Four Famous Bangorians

"… John had little schooling but had a great idea to make a company and make the resin into chewing gum and sell it."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"Historical Overview map of Islesboro  by Olivia Boucher and Melissa L. Olson Survey Chart, Islesboro, 1884Islesboro Historical Society…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"History of Presque Isle Map of Presque Isle, ca. 1870Presque Isle Historical Society Text by: Kimberly R."

Lincoln, Maine - That Pioneer Spirit

"… family and friends—a place already labeled on a map—to arrive somewhere without these foundations and struggle to create them."

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"… SEE NOTE Detail of USGS Topographical Map of Bath, 2000Patten Free Library Introduction Downtown Bath, the heart of the City of Ships…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Educating Blue Hill

"In early Jonathan Fisher maps of the late 1700's, scattered schoolhouses can be seen around the town."