Maine Memory Network

Presque Isle: The Star City - About us

"… items contributed by over 200 historical organizations around Maine; nearly 100 online exhibits that explore a diverse range of themes and topics…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 2 of 4

"Schools added Physical Education to the curriculum and organized intramural boys’ and girls’ sports teams."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Salmon industry

"Salmon farming had success in other parts of the country and world. The waters around Swan’s Island seemed a good fit for salmon farming."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - A Murder In Strong

"… and Susan Libby, left on-foot from her family farm northwest of the village, on her way to services at the Methodist Church."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Student Research

"Additionally, many local farms were abandoned by the end of the War, by farmers, who chose to never return to Maine."

Freeport Historical Society

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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Early Schools

"… in the area across from the present Ladd family farm. Dist.# 2 - The schoolhouse was situated further north on the road to Farmington near the old…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Islanders at Work

"Farming continued to keep families in produce and meat. With the many varieties of fish available in the Gulf of Maine and the surrounding waters…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - I. Canoes and Clamshells: The Pre-European Settlement Years

"… tools have been unearthed over the years through farming, construction and natural erosion. Many houses on the island have private collections of…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Soldiers Of The Civil War

"This was probably because of their farm background and being familiar with horses. John C. Bangs enlisted in the First Maine Cavalry in September 12…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 1 of 4

"Farms were an important role in the town’s growth and prosperity. A good blacksmith was invaluable. A dance hall provided entertainment, as did…"

Windham Historical Society

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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - V. Changing times: the Swan’s Island Ferry

"In 1988, Mariculture Products started a salmon farm that was obtained and renamed "Island Aquaculture" by a local group in 1993."

L.C. Bates Museum/Good Will-Hinckley

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Strong Historical Society

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Frye Island Historical Society

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 1 of 3

"Their farms were widely separated, and they struggled for existence in the face of primitive hardships."

Lovell Historical Society

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Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 4 of 4

"… a cooperative food market, a rebirth of local farming, two historical societies, a music lending library, and myriad volunteer organizations."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 3 of 3

"It was later renamed the Swift River Grange and located on Roxbury Road; it is now the Free Store. Mothercraft and Junior Mothercraft were…"

Historic Hallowell - Our Work and Our Team

"Organizations like the Row House, that works to preserve Hallowell’s architectural and culture resources, the Hallowell Area Board of Trade striving…"

New Sweden Historical Society

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Historic Clothing Collection - The Maine Historical Society Historic Dress Collection - Page 2 of 2

"By the same token, rarity, elite fashions which do not often find their way into modest scale organizations, also occupy a special place in…"

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

"… would include a day care, a town library, and a farming or craft co-op.  The latter never got off the ground and the day care was active for…"