Maine Memory Network

Western Maine Foothills Region - Fires in Rumford

"… had spurred the growth of a collection of multi-storied tenement buildings, constructed very close together."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Narrative History: Maine Swedish Colony

"… group to the "Promised Land." Here is their story, "The Coming of the Swedes." Coming of the Swedes, 40th Anniversary, 1910New Sweden…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - …then came the settlers…

"A “fishy” story, now legendary. In 1761, Somes built his Mt. Desert homestead between the freshwater pond and the fjord which now carry his name."

Historic Hallowell - Day 8

"… Free Library The Ice Storm Almanac A Story For Every Town And City In Hallowell a water main had broke and Hallowell was worried it would run out…"

Historic Hallowell - History of The Cotton Mill

"The cotton mill was three stories high and 252’ long. The Cotton Mill was powered by steam engines. The steam engines were installed by Messrs…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Measuring Rock

"Measuring Rock The Measuring Rock Story In 1776, at the encouragement of Thomas Wilson, Stephen Titcomb and four other residents of Topsham, Maine…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Bob's Bears

"… Hampden by Bob Hawes Listen to Bob Hawes read the story...  Well, boys and girls, every year on a warm summer's afternoon, at about the time of the…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Adventures in Aroostook County - Page 2 of 3

"One story Jeremiah told me was about an apple, an uncle, and two sneaky boys. As a kid, Jeremiah and his brother would spend the night at their…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - U.S. Flagship Hartford

"We also got the name of the ship used in our story from this source. This is a secondary resource."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The MCHP Experience: In Our Own Words

"… Historical Society and hearing his incredible stories of the city's history." -Brooke Faulkner, Young Adult Librarian Renee, Sean & Brody scan…"

Guilford, Maine - EXHIBITS

"… relating to Guilford Veterans and tells the stories of two people--Louis Wilbur Trafton and Mattie Anna Pinette."

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

"The Story of Prouts Neck. Prouts Neck, ME: Prouts Neck Association, 1924. Jones, Herbert G. The King's Highway from Portland to Kittery."

Bangor Historical Society

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Seal Cove Auto Museum

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Old Orchard Beach Historical Society

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Kings Landing Historical Settlement

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Stetson Historical Society

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Maine Irish Heritage Center

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Mercy Hospital - Growth & Expansion - Page 1 of 2

"… expanded again with the construction of an eight-story wing, occupied in 1951. The new addition included an Emergency Department (what today would…"

Early Maine Photography - Human Interest

"… Society A daguerreotype and a tintype tell the stories of two adventurous young Mainers who sought their fortunes in the gold fields of California."

Maine's Road to Statehood - Maine in the 17th Century

"Maine Historical Society The story of the District of Maine's separation from Massachusetts began long before Congress approved its request for…"

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Crime & Disaster - Page 1 of 2

"… the press took every opportunity to report on the story. Ms. McDonald's boyfriend was interviewed, the parents of both culprit and victim were…"

Historic Clothing Collection - The Maine Historical Society Historic Dress Collection - Page 2 of 2

"… many other aspects of Maine’s past and ongoing story, as seen in 21st century MHS exhibitions: State of Mind: Becoming Maine (2020), Holding up the…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Northern Threads: Two centuries of dress at Maine Historical Society - Page 2 of 3

"… the past in new ways, and explore how the story of what is missing is just as important to tell."