Maine Memory Network

Historic Hallowell - News Article by Emily Markham

"This was a very hard time for every one and hopefully the future will bring us better times and technology when the Kennebec decides to devastate us…"

Historic Hallowell - The Cotton Mill & The Johnson Shoe Company

"There were many factories at the time, such as the Johnson Shoe Factory and Cotton Mill. Explore our links and learn all about Hallowell's industrial…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Training School, Presque Isle, ca. 1920

"… was constructed in 1860 and was known at the time as the Academy School and later became known as the Training School."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Humphrey House

"A curved stair and mantels with Adamesque detail indicate the work of a trained professional of the time."

Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln Memorial Library, tables & fireplace, 1924

"… The Lincoln Memorial Library opened for the first time in 1924. This picture shows some of the original features of the library including tables…"

Lincoln, Maine - Ariel G. Edwards, WW II soldier, Lincoln, 1943

"Edwards, a long-time Lincoln resident, enlisted in the U.S. Army on February 5, 1943. He served in the 3706th Quartermaster Truck Company stationed…"

Lincoln, Maine - Paul Fleming, WW II, South Germany, 1945

"… Description Paul Fleming, a long-time resident of Chester, served in the U.S. Army during WW II."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Presque Isle’s Historic Fire Station

"Sources: Graves III, Richard A. Forgotten Times: A Walk Through History. 2007. Presque Isle Historical Society. "The Life & Times of Vera T."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Harvesting Potatoes - Page 13 of 13

"He grew about 40 acres in potatoes on a small family farm. Like most small farmers in the area at that time, he did not stay in the potato business."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Eddie's Market

"The store was remodeled five times, the last time in 1954. In 1968, Mary and Howard Rice bought Eddie’s IGA. Dave Huntley would become another owner."

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

"It was a very special time for the team and the Swan’s Island community. Donkey Softball - a fun fundraiser David Carlson getting ready for…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Summer Pleasures

"There would be dips in the very cold water, but much of the time was spent playing in the sand. Most of Swan's Island shoreline is rocky, but there…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Project Resources

"… 1879-1961; Bath Daily Times 1862-1967; Eastern Times 1850-1856; Times-Record 1967-present. Federal Census Records: 1790-1930."

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

"All that is needed is oneself and some free time. What once were the free time activities of our ancestors are still the activities sought after by…"

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Ice Storm of 1998

"These include a time line, comic strips, wanted ads, a map, interviews, newspaper articles, essays on days one through eight of the ice storm, about…"

Historic Hallowell - Prisons and Firearms

"Baxter, governor at the time. When apprehended and found guilty of a crime, the criminal dressed in orange jumpsuits, would be required to rake…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Carroll's Auto Sales - Page 1 of 3

"One time my boss Skippy needed us to go get a car in Bangor. At the time we had a Cadillac limousine on the lot, and we decided to use that to tow…"

Life on a Tidal River - Three Civil War Letters - Page 4 of 4

"Alexandria, Va: Time-Life Books, 1996. Print. Arms and Equipment of the Union. Alexandria, Va: Time-Life Books, 1996. Print."

Historic Hallowell - Central Maine Power

"Their hard work and time restored Maine’s power in an area of such destruction, that there were those who said it appeared as though a hurricane had…"

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Fire Department Technology

"… of which were fire fighting technology in their time. For the past 300 years different types of fire fighting technology have come through the fire…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Bob's Bears

"The three bears had a great time huffing and woofing and splashing about. But their little holiday was soon interrupted by one of the officials from…"

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

"She eats her hotdogs and watches her grandkids and great grandkids have an awesome time just she as did when she was young."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Loading sugar beets, Aroostook County, ca. 1975

"… sugar beets needed to be harvested at the same time. Sugar beets consequently fell out of favor."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Home

"… of the Great Depression DISCOVER the life and times of Major General Henry Knox EXPERIENCE the dark history of the Maine State Prison IMAGINE the…"