Maine Memory Network

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"… educator of his time, and took part in the musical life of the community in which he became its first choir director.” (Music and Musicians on…"

Lincoln, Maine - Methodist Church

"They sing, and I like listening to their music. There are fun things that go on after church, like Easter egg coloring, kids singing in front of the…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - People Who Called Scarborough Home - Page 4 of 4

"Haigis donated his musical instruments to Scarborough High School. In 1975, Dr. Haigis left Scarborough for Puerto Rico, where he became a civilian…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Meeting House Park

"Early Farmington had a very active musical community. In 1886, crisis struck the Village of Farmington."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 2 of 4

"… student council, drama club, chess club, various music clubs and a chorus, extra-curricular academic activities, and many, many, more."

Historic Hallowell - Ice Storm Interviews - Page 2 of 2

"… I think we were all pretty dependent on our music, and our television, our refrigerators, and our showers, and our washing machines."

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Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"Islanders “neighbored” in the winter. Plays, musicals, dances, movies and roller skating were held at Town Hall."

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future

"He also was very involved in the town’s music activities, playing the bass, violin, and horn. The Bartlett family owned a lot of property and a mill…"

Lubec, Maine - Building the Roosevelt Bridge to Campobello - Page 1 of 3

"… small but highly skilled school band provided music while the Navy destroyer John Paul Jones was anchored in the harbor."

Presque Isle: The Star City - John R Braden

"… gone before; May your fleet winged-feet beat the music sweet of a well won race once more. You’re a noble boy, you’re our pride and joy, we love…"