Maine Memory Network

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - IV. Transitions and troubles: Private enterprise shoulders an island’s needs

"After graduating from eighth grade, Swan’s Island’s students either found jobs or went to the mainland for high school."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Marion Sanborn

"Marion Sanborn Three 10th grade students interviewed Thomaston resident Marion Sanborn, age 85, in the home of one of the students, on November…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Summer Street

"… X Text by a Reeds Brook Middle School student Walking Tour of Historic Summer Street No neighborhood is more reminiscent of Hampden’s 19th…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Northern Maine Fair Memories - Page 1 of 3

"Northern Maine Fair Memories Text by Krystal, a student at Presque Isle Middle School Images from the Presque Isle Historical Society by Dr."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - 1940 to Present Day

"… in the town’s history, and Thomaston sixth grade students are producing a booklet to provide additional information on the timeline events."

Maine Maritime Museum

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Early Maine Photography - Portland Photographers

"Other Portlanders who sat for Howe include student Walter H. Pomeroy, finish carpenter William H. Weeks, and an elderly lady from the Deering family."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Jacob Abbott

"… also taught at Portland Academy where one of his students was Henry Longfellow. In 1824, Jacob began as a tutor at Amherst College and was rewarded…"

Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln Theater

"Lincoln Theater Responses from three students in Mrs. Harris' Social Studies class can be viewed below: Brianna Fink "Research your topic and…"

Lincoln, Maine - Masonic Hall

"… like the Rainbow Girls and some high school civic students who attended town meetings. The town continues to hold meetings here."

Lincoln, Maine - Benjamin Chesley

"Benjamin Chesley Responses from four students in Mr. Koscuiszka's class can be viewed below: Benjamin Chesley, Lincoln, ca."

Lincoln, Maine - Thomas S. Libby

"Thomas S. Libby Responses from four students in Mr. Koscuiszka's class can be viewed below: Jon Martin "Research your topic and summarize the ‘who…"

Lincoln, Maine - Weatherbee Hardware

"… "How does this topic connect to you in your life today?" This connects to my life because if there was no Weatherbee Hardware store I might not…"

Lincoln, Maine - Civil War

"… Monument X "How did the Civil war impact your life? Your future? Or future as a town?" The Civil War impacted my life because, when I am 18 I…"

Lincoln, Maine - Cars, Model T

"Cars, Model T Responses from students in Mr. Koscuiszka's class can be viewed below: Erynn Libby "Research your topic and summarize the ‘who, what…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - V. Changing times: the Swan’s Island Ferry

"The K-8 school has a student population which ranges in the thirties. Students are divided into three classrooms that encompass three grade levels…"

Lincoln, Maine - Aaron Woodbury

"… “How does this topic connect to you in your life today?” The topic of Aaron Woodbury connects to me in life today because I want to sell food from…"

Lincoln, Maine - Gary Gordon

"Gary Gordon Responses from four students in Mrs. Harris' Social Studies class can be viewed below: Sierrah Davis "Research your topic and summarize…"

Lincoln, Maine - The Stanislaus Family

"… did the Stanislaus family impact or relate to my life? One way this connects to my life is, I’m 1/8 Native American and so is my grandfather."

Lincoln, Maine - Post Office

"The first way it connects to my life is that I have a lot of family out of state. If Lincoln had never gotten their own postal office, then I would…"

Lincoln, Maine - Workman's Hospital

"I have learned about it in school and how it had helped so many lives and gave life to new ones. Although my family had not been in the Workman’s…"

Lincoln, Maine - Jacob Stinchfield

"… Father of Lincoln X Responses from four students in Mrs. Harris’ Social Studies class can be viewed below: Victoria Rideout “Research your…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 1 of 2

"Anna Stratton was an excellent student and progressed well beyond the basics. But that family security did not last, either."

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

"Sometimes, students attended more than one session a year, some taught by private instructors, and some in academies or more formal settings."