Maine Memory Network

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Civil War

"In March of 1869, veteran Jacob Lunt wrote to the Overseers of the Poor, “Mr Hamor, sir, I want you to send me a little bread if possible, or I don’t…"

Historic Hallowell - History Celebrated, Threatened and Preserved

"Opposition to the plan was immediate. Citizens marched in protest from Hallowell to the state Capital and called for the creation of a National…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Farmington's Agricultural Pursuits

"… wanted for which cash will be paid” (newspaper ad March 7, 1840). These ads are informative in the types of crops being sold and that the barter…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Working in Maine

"Del retired in March 2005. He was a skilled worker and loved his job. He stills likes forestry and has twelve acres of land that he cuts for firewood."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Braden Theater

"It re-opened on Saturday, March 1, 2009. The theater still has three screens. The first movies that played at the re-opened theater were: “There Will…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Maine State Prison

"In March 1820, in recognition of his political service, William King was elected as the first Governor of the State of Maine."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - About Us

"… the Maine Community Heritage Project (MCHP) in March of 2008. A small group of dedicated volunteers and professionals was formed, who could bring…"

National Archives at Boston

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South Bristol Historical Society

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Pittsfield Historical Society

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Lincoln, Maine - Nathaniel Bodwell

"… January 15, 1826; Nathaniel Jr., who was born March 21, 1829; Andrew Jackson, who was born October 10,1833; Bailey, who was born March 14, 1835…"

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Floods

"… of Joppa, Hallowell, 1896Hubbard Free Library On March 2nd, 1896, Hallowell had its 3rd largest flood in the history of Hallowell floods."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Emerson Letter

"After marching about 12 miles in a drenching rain, we arrived at the scene of action at about 3 p.m."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Source Materials

"… of a Lifetime’) –by Augustus Chase Savage, dated March 8, 1902 – private publication ‘Early History and Personal Recollections of Northeast Harbor’…"

Historic Hallowell - History of The Cotton Mill

"… Street, Hallowell, 1881Hubbard Free Library On March 15, 1890, people started to hear that the Cotton Mill was going to shut down because southern…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - WWI Impact on Farmington's Agriculture

"Also in March of 1918, Sumner P. Mills, a local lawyer and political figure was placed in charge of the “Women on Farms” venture."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Incorporation

"On March 13, 1777 a successful petition was sent to the general court of Massachusetts requesting incorporation under that name."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox: The Funeral

"Several local military groups marching with their arms reversed, including a local militia company, a local artillery company and a local cavalry…"

Life on a Tidal River - Resources

"Lone Star College, July 2009. Web. 14 March 2010. "Lewiston Wins from Rams, 13-0." Bangor Daily News 2 November 1941, Print."

Guilford, Maine - EVENTS - Page 2 of 3

"The water started to rise early on March 31, 1987. By the end of the day on April 1, Front Street was flooded."

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

"March 8, 1968: Eastern Fine’s Lincoln and Brewer mills close unexpectedly when the costs of running the mill outweigh the benefits for the Standard…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Timeline of Events

"… session at the Scarborough Public Library March 2010 Dani Fazio offers photography training for team at Scarborough Public Library Students adjust…"

Bangor Historical Society

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Friends of Wood Island Light

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