Maine Memory Network

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 2 of 4

"… Town Report he was paid $9 for the year for this service. Today, heat in the schools is automated and overseen by the facilities director for the…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Harbor Cottage, The Old Ell (“Mame’s House”), and the Big Barn

"… roles in an era where there were no modern services as we benefit from today: no nearby doctors, hospitals, grocery stores or department stores."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - People Who Called Scarborough Home - Page 2 of 4

"After his service, Rufus studied law with Theophilus Parsons in Newburyport. He was admitted to the bar in 1780 and became a member of the…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - People Who Called Scarborough Home - Page 4 of 4

"… was the first town in Maine to have a rescue service, and later the group helped set up units in Standish and Cape Elizabeth. For many years, Dr."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Catch of the Day: Clamming and Lobstering - Page 4 of 4

"… the auspices of the National Marine Fisheries Service and are concerned with lobster harvesting between three and 200 miles offshore."

Scarborough Historical Society & Museum

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Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Brothers of the Civil War

"… where he would stay for the remainder of his service. The war took him to Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida."

Blue Hill, Maine - In Search of the Rustic Life

"… to Blue Hill by using the resources and services of local businesses, such as the Merrill and Hinckley store and Horton's Dairy, as well as…"

Lubec, Maine - Klondike: Lubec's Gold from Sea Water Hoax

"… high tides, swift currents and good boat service between Eastport and Lubec would facilitate successful operation of the plant."

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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Life on a Tidal River - William S. Cohen, The Man and the School

"… William Cohen gave 31 years of his life to public service. He is a man of many talents. During this time he wrote several books, including books of…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - John R Braden

"After retirement, he was placed out for stud services. Due to the size of his bank account, he was well cared for during his retirement."