Maine Memory Network

Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford High School Basketball - 1970s - Page 1 of 2

"… but there were other coaches who helped along the way. The Rumford Freshmen boys’ basketball program was run by the fundamentally sound Harry New…"

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

"… mill, hauling the machinery from Lisbon by the way of Strong. Bartlett and Plummer turned out large quantities of long and short lumber."

Life on a Tidal River - Four Famous Bangorians

"She then made her way to Philadelphia for a short period of time to study gynecology at the Women’s Medical College."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Soldiers Of The Civil War

"Mr. Brackley died on the way back to Strong, Maine. Back then you had to walk home if you didn’t have a horse to ride."

Presque Isle: The Star City - John R Braden

"… with us in memory His record there for all to see Two, two and three-quarters was his mark Engraved on his stone at Presque Isle Park."

Eastern Maine Medical Center

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Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"… King’s home was moved to Vine Street to make way for building the Customs House. In addition to being a successful businessman and prominent social…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"By 1880 the era of sail had given way to the rise of steam powered vessels. A group of businessmen formed a committee to build wharves that would…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"… themselves and their families in a variety of ways. The local economy has shifted from agrarian to primarily service industry."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"… the volumes of tourists passing through on their way to the “up country” where fishing and hunting would be the draw."

Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"… to the best, and sewerage systems well under way. Each village has a plentiful supply of church edifices, and a high grade educational institution…"