Maine Memory Network

Lincoln, Maine - Ira Fish

"In 1827, Ira Fish and a group of other people built a schoolhouse. The school was one story high. It was 18 feet by 22 feet."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 195-277

"… with Martin's observation about the Millerites, a group that set a date for Christ's second coming, and their encampment in Orrington."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Millerite camp meeting, Orrington, 1844

"… Description The Millerites, a religious group who believed that Jesus would reappear on earth between March 21, 1843 and March 21, 1844, held a…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Steamer "Bangor," 1847

"… In 1847, John Martin (1823-1904) was among a group of Bangor area residents who went on a one-day excursion aboard the new iron bottom propeller…"

Blue Hill, Maine - The Musical Culture of Blue Hill

"… the Kneisel Quartet, a string quartet musical group. The first members of the Kneisel Quartet were: Franz Kneisel on 1st violin, E."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Joseph Mitchell and Mutual Store wagon, Bangor, 1865

"… store." He further explained the workings of the group and its effects and wrote of the Mutual Store, "This store has been a curse to me ever…"

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

"… 1978Swan's Island Historical Society A mainland group provided the donkeys and a few umpires. Island teams were formed to ride the donkeys."

Architecture & Landscape database - Frederick A. Tompson

"He belonged to the Brush’un painting group with John Calvin Stevens. He was also active in Portland musical organizations."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Islanders At Play

"Then in 1988, Doug, with a group of island volunteers began hosting the Sweet Chariot Music Festival. It continues to this day."

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

"… and renamed Island Aquaculture by a local group in 1993. Salmon pens were located in several spots around the island."

John Martin: Expert Observer - About This Project

"He described and provided photographs of the groups' members, detailed dance steps, and otherwise documented the importance of dancing as an…"

Surry by the Bay - History of Surry

"… made grants of land to individuals or larger groups. In January 1762, David Marsh and 359 associates petitioned to be allowed to settle between the…"

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

"… organization that got its start as a suffragette group, was and still is a focus of community life in South Blue Hill."

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

"A group of nearly one hundred men led by Captain Benjamin Swett and Lieutenant Richardson were drawn into ambush and a bloody battle ensued in the…"

Lincoln, Maine - Evelyn Jenkins, Lincoln Memorial Library, ca. 1954

"This picture shows Mrs. Jenkins entertaining a group of schoolchildren from Enfield in the 1950s. View additional information about this item on the…"

Blue Hill, Maine - A Real Downeast County Fair

"4H groups are still strong in surrounding communities, and there is an obvious pride in the displays to be found in the exhibit halls."

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - "Main Streets" of North Yarmouth and Cumberland

"… began to be traveled more and more and soon groups of neighboring property owners were appearing at Town Meeting and asking for these private…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - National Community Christmas Tree - 1959

"… the Little Singers of Paris, and American choral group. A Greek Orthodox vespers service closed the first night of the program."

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

"… the French blocked the Main Street Bridge; both groups were well-armed and ready to chase the scoundrels back to Saco at any cost."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Pioneer Club, Presque Isle, ca. 1915

"… Isle Historical Society Description A group photo of the Pioneer Club in Presque Isle. Standing from left are Sidney Cook, Columbus…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"He felt that the school was badly needed. He drafted legislation to bring the school to fruition. The bill was vetoed by the Governor."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Original Mount Desert Island Pilot Project (2006)

"… societies, libraries, and/or other community groups to work closely together and with staff from the Maine Historical Society to create websites…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Great Depression

"The students formed into groups and were assigned to interview and capture the memories of someone who had lived in Thomaston during The Great…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - II. Ripples of change: European exploration & settlement at Winter Harbor - Page 2 of 2

"The natives were "savages" and the settlers were "strangers", feelings which the two groups would never overcome. Next..."