Maine Memory Network

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Telephone communication

"… about the island telephone system took place in the 1960s. As you will hear in the audio, the phone system was old fashioned even for the '60s."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Andrew Smith Store

"… passed away in 1922, when Andrew was 65 years old. A year later he married Cora E. Staples (1858-1942), widow of Frederick Stockbridge."

Skowhegan Community History - Benedict Arnold's March

"The army split up, four men to a bateau. Two men would pole the boat, while the other two would walk on shore to relieve them later."

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

"… route and paid the mail carrier In 1894 this old mail route was discontinued and a steamboat company contracted to bring the mail daily from…"

Surry by the Bay - Nineteenth Century

"The men who built the ships were paid only for the days that they worked. If one of the men needed a rowboat to go to his home at Morgan's Bay or…"

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell House

"Men of enterprise and capital formed the Hallowell House Company to finance the project. The hotel hosted legislators and famous visitors: Phillips…"

Historic Hallowell - The Tiger and the Lion

"The fire men were off at a muster when a fire started in a building. The women of the town hauled out the Tiger and used it to put out the fire…"

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor Man Rats Out Brady Gang - Page 1 of 2

"More G-men were on the other side of the street, in cars, and on the sidewalks in case a dispute broke out."

Early Maine Photography - War - Page 1 of 2

"… century, fought in the Revolution as young men, and lived for more than a century – long enough to be photographed in old age."

Skowhegan Community History - The Skowhegan Island

"Because there were no dams at the time, the men and animals had to journey their way up the high waterfalls, and thoughout the course of the journey…"

Early Maine Photography - Occupational

"… of exhibit the stern bearded features of men experienced in commanding sailing vessels. In contrast is the elegant appearance of Portland artists…"

Guilford, Maine - EVENTS - Page 1 of 3

"All they had was a linen hose, a two-wheeled hose reel, and a sled for in the winter. They were paid around three dollars a year."

Lincoln, Maine - Thomas G. Libby

"He was only a fourteen year old boy when he joined, and I am a fourteen year old boy now. I have thought about joining the army when I get older, but…"

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

"Men would set a string of singletons, anywhere from 4 to 8 or 20 to 40, depending on the bottom to be fished."

Early Maine Photography - Landscape Photography - Page 1 of 3

"A more invincible body of men could not be readily found. Several of the companies were subjected to the daguerreotype – with what success we have…"

Colby College Special Collections

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Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 2 of 5

"It was now up to 25 men. When 1954 came, the town had built a two-bay fire station. It was also shared with the town office."

Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 4 of 4

"Local men fished through the ice for smelt in the winter, packing them with snow in boxes and shipping them by train from Ellsworth to Boston."

Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln House Hotel

"In the 1900s, two new stories of wood and two new stories of bricks were constructed to house more visitors to stay."

Lincoln, Maine - Ira Fish

"In September of 1825, he and a group of other men built a dam. In the winter of 1825-26, Ira and his crew put 5,000,000 feet of pine logs in the…"

Lincoln, Maine - Solomon's Store

"I hope to buy two new skirts, two blouses, long socks, and black dress shoes. If I have enough money, I will try to buy boots, too."

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Resources and Links

"… and biographical sketches of its prominent men and pioneers. Philadelphia: Everts & Peck, 1880. Condon, Richard H."

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

"However, this old church with its steeple that houses that old, melodious brass bell is still a beacon of hope to all who seek respite within its…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - People Who Called Scarborough Home - Page 1 of 4

"… and Philip Haigis arrived in Scarborough as young men and immersed themselves in the life and business affairs of their new home."