Maine Memory Network

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - People

"… the founders of the Farmington Academy (also see political leader below) W. G. Mallett ??-1942: Principal of Farmington State Normal School (now…"

Washburn-Norlands Living History Center

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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Groups, Clubs & Organizations - Page 2 of 3

"Members soon began discussing politics, and their growing interest in pensions signaled the beginning of open GAR participation in national politics."

Historic Hallowell - Dr. John Hubbard

"In 1843 Hubbard entered politics and was elected to the state Senate, and in 1849 was elected Governor, an office he held from 1850-1853. Dr."

Historic Hallowell - Industry and Immigrants-A Changing Community

"The 1850s also brought significant political change, and a significant loss of territory, to Hallowell."

Early Maine Photography - Famous People - Page 2 of 3

"A Jacksonian Democrat, he began his political career in the Maine legislature, serving three terms as speaker."

Historic Hallowell - History Celebrated, Threatened and Preserved

"… Hallowell contributed to the economic, social and political history of the state and nation in areas reflective of American ingenuity and…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Scarborough Historical Society

"… boating and boating education, gardening, politics, and community service. They became involved with the Maine Community Heritage Project because…"

Yarmouth Historical Society

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Historic Clothing Collection - Eighteenth Century - Page 2 of 3

"… Society Reflective of eighteenth-century political upheavals, social change, and enlightenment ideas, modes of dress changed during the late…"

Early Maine Photography - Famous People - Page 3 of 3

"… Lincoln was a leader in Massachusetts legal and political circles and his brother Levi Lincoln became governor of Massachusetts."

Historic Hallowell - This won't hurt a bit!

"… caricaturist and printmaker famous for his etched political and social satires, created a shocking view of the ultimate results of getting a…"

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

"Mills, a local lawyer and political figure was placed in charge of the “Women on Farms” venture. This program was created by the U.S. Dept."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Notable Residents

"… Knox) and eminent lawyer and statesman, left politics in 1833 and returned to the practice of law in Thomaston."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VIII. Changing course and new beginnings (1955-Present) - Page 2 of 2

"… incinerator in the heart of downtown, divisive politics, and an effort by the residents of the beach neighborhoods to separate themselves from the…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VII. Flow and ebb: the effects of industrial peak & global upheaval (1900-1955) - Page 1 of 3

"… poverty, violence, ethnic strife and rancorous politics. Staff of Biddeford Telephone Exchange, ca."

New Hampshire Historical Society

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Franco-American Collection

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Early Maine Photography - Groups - Page 1 of 2

"… of the Log Cabin and Hard Cider Club, a Whig political organization that flourished in Portland in the 1840s and 50s."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1960-1970 - Page 1 of 3

"… of divisiveness, the generation gap, social and political unrest, racial tensions, and pro and anti-establishment protagonists."

Lincoln, Maine - Weatherbee Hardware

"My uncle also used to go to meetings about politics. He still does, but only sometimes. He goes too far and gets really annoying when all he talks…"

Skowhegan Community History - Farming in the Skowhegan Area

"It was both a political and a social institution. There were many family dinners and entertainments provided to the farming families."

Lubec, Maine - Myron Avery, Lubec, and the Appalachian Trail

"The first ever Quoddy Light yearbook forecast a political career, the Class Prophecy portraying Myron as a judge who “evidently followed the…"

Blue Hill, Maine - John Edward Horton, Civil War Soldier

"… but it is clear that John was aware of national political events. He writes in his diary that he wished he could be home to vote for “Old Abe” and…"