Maine Memory Network

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - West New Portland Village

"… built and now the old road is closed to public traffic and the area is privately owned. The West Village area has had a long and interesting…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Bridges of West New Portland

"On June 20, 1842 the bridge was opened to traffic, the cost was $2,200. This was 108 years ago. This bridge is a little off the main highway but many…"

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

"… in sailing vessels and estimates of passenger traffic. Although they made a good case their request was denied due to the lack of a wharf that…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"… and World War II: 1930-1950 As automobile traffic steadily increased after WWI, Bath experienced a number of highway modifications that would have…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Riverside Park

"… with the Penobscot River and its passing boat traffic serving as a breathtaking backdrop. The theater had a pitched roof, beamed ceiling, and…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - III. Boom, bustle, bust: The Steamboat Years to WWII

"… second largest form of employment and source of traffic in island harbors. During the busy years, the increase in workers had a visible result on…"

Lubec, Maine - Timeline

"… mph winds 1873 – 1874 • Due to increasing ship traffic Quoddy Head Lifesaving Station constructed at Carrying Place Cove – 1.5 miles west of West…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"“This amounted to considerable traffic especially after the development of movies.” In fact, a social route was added to accommodate those wishing to…"

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"… trade and markets led to an increase in ship traffic and the need for improved navigational aids."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"… that the Governor Brann was too small for the traffic, so in February, 1937 it was taken out for two months to be worked on."