Maine Memory Network

Historic Hallowell - Joppa

"The tavern no longer exists and many of the houses have been razed in the past ten years, but the name clings to the section and probably will for…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Roads: From Footpaths to Super Highway

"… mile a stake was driven into the ground and a crew following behind set the stone markers. The King’s Highway was renamed the Post Road in 1760.(4)…"

Surry by the Bay - History of Surry

"… by forested hills near a serene cove, the crew had long, contentious discussions about settling in this particular spot."

Lubec, Maine - Building the Roosevelt Bridge to Campobello - Page 1 of 3

"The crew wisely halted and prepared to abandon work for the day. The Narrows and bridge construction, Lubec, 1961 Lubec Historical Society…"

Life on a Tidal River - Early Railroads in Bangor - Page 1 of 2

"The Chief Engineer, Joseph W. Taney, and his crew surveyed the route and began construction. The company ran short of funds and the building ceased."

Lincoln, Maine - That Pioneer Spirit

"… “numerous and extensive” washouts, Lincoln town crews refused to quit, tracks were repaired within two days, and direct traffic was restored."