Maine Memory Network

Lincoln, Maine - Thomas G. Libby

"… when he got to leave the state for the first time when he enlisted in the Civil War. He went to war when he was fourteen to be a drummer boy."

Lincoln, Maine - Ferries

"… and crosses to Martha’s Vineyard two and three times per day. There is also a large ferry in Bar Harbor (called the Bluenose)."

Lincoln, Maine - Jeremy Nelson

"At the time of his death, he was getting ready to write a book about Lincoln’s history. Jeremy was a big part of Lincoln’s history because he took…"

Lincoln, Maine - Carney's Store

"Peter Carney was the owner of the shop at this time. Peter had used the store for his barbershop business and for selling clothing."

Lincoln, Maine - Methodist Church

"… on the Methodist Church struck for the first time on November 16, 1878. The Methodist Church is important to Lincoln because people need a place…"

Lincoln, Maine - Nathaniel Bodwell

"… or the feelings of someone living at that time when a certain event happened" Nathaniel Bodwell was a drummer boy, at the age of 12, in the War of…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - The Lending Libraries of North Yarmouth and Cumberland

"… to take out one bound volume for two months at a time. The fine for an overdue book stood at one cent per day, and proprietors were "accountable…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Our Shared History - Page 2 of 4

"… their separate place of worship and now it was time to make a clean break in town administration, too."

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Our Shared History - Page 1 of 4

"By the time of the first US Census of 1790, the town’s population had almost doubled, to 1,905 persons."

Skowhegan History House

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Dyer Library/Saco Museum

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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Village Schools

"… of scarlet fever which closed the school for some time. Percy Spaulding remembered three special days in 1905 at the old schoolhouse; the picnic on…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Porter Family

"… healthy, she was advised to spend most of her time outdoors. She did not mind because she loved the outdoors."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - A Murder In Strong

"… made the history books because this was the first time that an accused murderer testified in his own defense, speaking on his own behalf."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 4 of 4

"Chelsea Stewart was the Fire Warden at that time, and he served until 1942, when Raymond "Pete" Norris took over."

Surry by the Bay - Early Settlement

"… nomadic little schoolhouse changed location three times, finally burning. In 1861, a "bad blood" land deal led to the fiery end of another Surry…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield's Tuscan Opera House

"… help each other and less fortunate people through times of sickness, unemployment, or death. To visit their website, click the link below."

Westport Island History Committee

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

"… and heirs to learn about -- and learn from -- his times and experiences. To achieve the latter part of that goal, Martin (1823-1904) began in 1864…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - About This Project

"The intention from the time of purchase was to digitize the collection to make it accessible to a wide audience."

Mercy Hospital - School of Nursing - Page 3 of 3

"The expansion came at an opportune time, as Maine suffered a significant nursing shortage during the 1950s."

Mercy Hospital - McAuley Residence

"… love.” Residents recalled learning to manage time, budgets, and relationships in a nurturing environment, which led to taking better care of…"

Mercy Hospital - The Spanish Flu

"By the time it ended, the Spanish Flu had claimed over 5,000 lives in the state. Besides the losses of loved ones, the disease left an impact on…"

Early Maine Photography - Famous People - Page 3 of 3

"By the time the Philadelphia photographer Frederick Langenheim took this picture in 1856, Longfellow had established an international reputation for…"