Maine Memory Network

Whitefield Historical Society

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 3 of 3

"During the mid 1800s, there was a devout following of Seven Day Adventist and a number of Christian Scientists. Around 1900 summer church services…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Peru

"A train from lower Maine and Massachusetts runs along the Androscoggin River the whole length of the town on its way to Rumford."

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Our Shared History - Page 3 of 4

"In addition to passenger service, including monthly commuter ticket-holders, the line allowed West Cumberland’s farmers to ship their milk and farm…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Historical Overview - Page 3 of 4

"Fortunately, some Scarborough residents realized the need to protect the natural resources that had attracted people to the town."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield's Church on the Hill

"… "The Old Rugged Cross." After the chilly morning service, everyone walked down to the social building on Main Street for toast, jam, and the…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - About the Team

"This project is supported by a National Leadership Grant from the Institute of Museum & Library Services."

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Maine's Pauper Laws and the Cumberland Overseers of the Poor

"Cumberland Town Farm, 1857 X Living idly The laws provided for the creation of work houses where the idle and indigent could live and work."

Eastern Maine Medical Center

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Seashore Trolley Museum

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Presque Isle: The Star City - Carroll's Auto Sales - Page 2 of 3

"One time the potato service bought about 25 farm trucks at once and they were all red and white. Those trucks cost about $1,700 each so we made a lot…"

Steep Falls Library

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - V. A Cascade of Booms & Busts (1790-1865) - Page 2 of 3

"… half of all able-bodied men were in the armed services, and at the end of the war 1,000 men had gone off to fight."

Presque Isle Historical Society

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Lubec, Maine - S.S. Cumberland: Steamer Brought Passengers and Prosperity to Lubec but Met Tragic End

"Clark, was formed to secure steamship service for the town. They presented their case to International Steamship Company officials, including records…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Rustication

"… 30 hotels, a national reputation and telephone service linking four hotels, a livery stable, Bee's Store, and the local doctor."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 1 of 4

"Passenger service was reinstituted recently with the advent of Amtrak’s Downeaster service between Boston and Portland."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Building Community and Commerce

"Congregational and Baptist preachers came occasionally to hold services and to perform marriages, baptisms and funerals."

Frye Island Historical Society

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Lubec, Maine - Timeline

"Arrived to great fanfare. Gardner Lake, 1936 1897 - 1898 • Telegraph service established • Resort hotel Ne-Mat-Ta-No built in North Lubec by…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Charles K. Savage (1903-1979): The View from Asticou - Page 3 of 6

"… activities of the large staff necessary to service this affluent transient community while graciously welcoming the summer guests to a very…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Arriving in Bar Harbor

"… Desert Herald, 10/11/1883 Before 1857, steamboat service to Mount Desert Island had just one port of call: Southwest Harbor."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - V. A Cascade of Booms & Busts (1790-1865) - Page 3 of 3

"Veterans law services, Biddeford-Saco, 1864McArthur Public Library During the war years layoffs were common for mill workers, many of which were…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Timeline of Events

"… joins Jessica Kelly to present workshops at in-service day for Scarborough School Dept. educators Scanning session at the Scarborough Public…"