Maine Memory Network

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 2 of 4

"… cars on rails that ran through Scarborough and other area towns. During the winter months when there was snow, sleigh cars replaced the horse cars."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 4 of 4

"… wood, machine, and paint shops) and exit on the other side of the building a finished fire truck ready for delivery."

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Maine's Pauper Laws and the Cumberland Overseers of the Poor

"… supported and employed, either in a work house or other town tenement, at the cost of the town. The poor person’s relatives, if any lived in the…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Cumberland's Prince Memorial Library : Evolution of a Community Institution

"… building into the new wing, as were all books and other materials. The original building was renovated and renamed the Prince Room, and is now used…"

Otisfield Historical Society

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Bangor Public Library

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Abbe Museum

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McArthur Public Library

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Northeast Historic Film

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Skyline Farm

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First Parish in Portland

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Fryeburg Public Library

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Maine Historical Society

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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Wood Products of Strong

"… the plant, and production was redirected to other plants in Maine. The reconstruction took nearly two years.) For a sampling of products of Forster…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Early Schools

"… could be in private homes, in converted sheds or other structures, or built "from scratch." Children walked to school unless the snow was too deep…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Groups, Clubs & Organizations - Page 3 of 3

"… Revolutionary War stymied the establishment of other Masonic lodges. In October, 1775, the town of Falmouth was attacked, and more than half the…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Grand Army of the Republic

"… Grand Army of the Republic they referred to each other as “Comrade.” The G.A.R. consisted of three things: fraternity, charity, and loyalty."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Island Postmistresses

"… are received on the day of publication In no other way has the improvement been greater than in the management of the mails which is so vital to…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 4 of 5

"… western borders were assured that they would join other settlements along their banks in developing the new frontier."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford High School Basketball - 1970s - Page 2 of 2

"… year as there was a scheduling conflict with the other participating States. The starters that year were Matt Kaubris, Tim Ziko, Andy Shorey, Tim…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico Corner

"Tucker were among others owning farms during this time period. By the late 1800's this area was known as the best farming valley in the state of…"

Maine Conservation Corps

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Windham Historical Society

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Early Maine Photography - Occupational

"Other trades include printing and harness making. Five tintypes of Bangor origin depict river drivers in their work clothes and spiked leather boots."