Maine Memory Network

Surry by the Bay - Early Twentieth Century

"… store where he weighed and stored them after paying the going price for the same. By the end of World War II, the woods and fields of Surry were…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Leonard Trask, the Wonderful Invalid

"… they sold many of the booklets, but not enough to pay their expenses or produce much of a profit. According to Mr. Newell's short biography of Mr."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Regional and Town History

"… moved west, where the trees were bigger and the pay greater. This left a vacuum in the woods, which was filled by French Canadian and Scandinavian…"

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Fixing Borders on the Land: The Northeastern Boundary in Treaties and Local Reality, 1763-1842 - Page 5 of 5

"… criticized for using government funds to secretly pay for pro-treaty newspaper propaganda to sway public opinion in Maine."

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

"… after Hutchins were given land in New Portland as pay for their service in the Revolutionary War. After a fire in the town of Falmouth (now…"

Aroostook Historical and Art Museum

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Brick Inn

"The while village are paying their respects to the fine lady, who keeps {house} dressed in her brocade, for the reception of callers."

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

"… the peninsula regardless of their ability to pay. Cover of first issue of Farmstead Magazine, 1974Blue Hill Historical Society The Back to…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Historical Overview - Page 2 of 4

"… the state and refused to contribute funds to pay them. Maine was left vulnerable with unprotected seaports."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - II. Pinkies, wherries, skiffs and chebaccos: Early Settlement

"… and in 1824 settlers were given the option to pay for the land they already occupied. Some paid a little, others did not, and a steady stream of…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 2 of 2

"… tried to keep people from taking products without paying, and how he financed the stock for the store."

Malaga Island: a story best left untold - Maine State documents and Proclamations

"… In short, the Council felt state government was paying too much to support paupers throughout Maine – especially in Frenchboro, Athens, and Malaga…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"The Town of Islesboro authorized bonds to pay for a publicly owned and run ferry system. The Governor Brann was launched at I.L."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Aroostook Valley Railroad

"… Railroad to guarantee the interest on bonds to pay for the project as well as the agreement of landowners for right-of-way."

Life on a Tidal River - William S. Cohen, The Man and the School

"“We have the opportunity in Bangor to pay homage to someone who grew up in Bangor and today is one of the most influential people in the world,” said…"

Lincoln, Maine - Gordon's Fox Farms

"… an innocent animal but it’s an easy job that pays good money. I poisoned them instead of shooting them or breaking their necks, because I would…"

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"… neighbors in the provinces were unwilling to pay duty and adhere to restrictions imposed by the new government."

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"The selectmen had no idea how they would pay the sum of the bond to the British; further negotiations with them failed."

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

"They would pay 10 cents to get on a ride and the favorite was the swings. Another favorite attraction for Ms. Gorman and her friends was the food."

Presque Isle: The Star City - John R Braden

"… placed when the building was erected in 1950 paying tribute to the beloved local harness horse for which this theatre was named."

Lincoln, Maine - That Pioneer Spirit

"… 9 days! Numerous workers invested their severance pay from Eastern and used that money to buy bonds."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"… and that agent was responsible for obtaining and paying a teacher, in addition to providing wood, water, and crude furniture."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Railroad into the Village

"… unanimously prompted voted to build the road and pay land damages - $1,900 being the amount of the latter."

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

"… and for this skilled work, they received good pay. Sardine Company Factory A Employees, Lubec, ca."