Maine Memory Network

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Islanders At Play

"… accordion, Clyde loved to tell stories and would welcome any visitor who came by to chat. Sweet Chariot Festival musicians, Swan's Island, ca."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 1 of 3

"Mexico A Brief History of Mexico, Maine Welcome to Mexico sign, ca. 2008Mexico Historical Society Text by Lorraine Robichaud Legere Images…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Site Navigation Tips

"We have made every effort to accurately transcribe the Journal and Scrapbooks. We welcome suggestions for corrections or other comments."

Maine's Road to Statehood - Turn of the Century to the War of 1812

"Turn of the Century to the War of 1812 The 1800s welcomed a plethora of economic and demographic changes for the District of Maine."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - More on the Old Ell

"Aunt Mame's house was a welcoming and nurturing place of fun and escape for two generations of Savage family children and their friends who had the…"

Freedom & Captivity Portal

The Freedom & Captivity digital collection in the Maine Memory Network, and the complete digital archive housed at Colby Special Collections, is a repository of personal testimonies, ephemera, memorabilia, artifacts, and visual materials that capture multiple dimensions of the experiences of incarceration for individuals, families, and communities, as well as for survivors of harm.

Skowhegan Community History - The Skowhegan Island

"The welcoming of houses brought the rapid growth of mills. In the 1790s, first mills were built along the 'sluiceway' and small dams were erected to…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Summer Resorts

"… Bounty Cove and the present Northeast Point, welcomed its first summer visitors when its landing was built shortly after the Ryder Landing."

Life on a Tidal River - Three Civil War Letters - Page 3 of 4

"… Dear Mother Last nights Mail brought the ever welcome letter and the cheering tidings of “all well at home” and thanks to A Kind Providence I am…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Meet Blue Hill's Project Team

"In this spirit, the Blue Hill project team welcomes comments and suggestions from visitors to the website."

Lincoln, Maine - Methodist Church

"1984. Print. "Methodist Church." Welcome to Lincoln, Maine. Ed. Lee Rand. Rand Advertising LLC. Web. 1 Apr. 2010. <http://www.lincolnmaine.us/>."

Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln House Hotel

"47-57. Print. Ser. 2. "Lincoln House Hotel." Welcome to Lincoln Maine. Rand Advertising. Web. 13 Apr. 2010."

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Our Shared History - Page 1 of 4

"… between the natives, who had been generally welcoming, and the European settlers in New England became known as King Philip’s War."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - V. Changing times: the Swan’s Island Ferry

"… was the first ferry to serve Swan’s Island, welcomed with a festive inaugural ceremony in July of 1960."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 3 of 3

"… and mini-malls are sprouting up along Route 2, welcoming the tourists that travel through to the ponds, lakes, golf courses, and ski areas, to…"

Malaga Island: a story best left untold - About the Project

"They graciously welcomed us into their homes and opened up to us in ways we never anticipated. In fact, we interviewed one descendent three times…"

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor: Healthcare Center of Eastern and Central Maine - Page 2 of 2

"Covenant Health, 2015. Web. 04 June 2015. "Welcome to Eastern Maine Medical Center. Eastern Maine Medical Center." Maine Memory Network."

Blue Hill, Maine - In Search of the Rustic Life

"… summer residents made the new residents feel welcome. Rusticators were primarily from Boston, New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey, and some from as…"

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

"… live closer to the land, and they found a warm welcome. One group of these new residents bought property on the ridge above South Street and…"

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 3 of 5

"… by Jacob Campbell, Elaina Bennett, and Terran Welcome Images from the Guilford Historical Society Hotel Braeburn, Guilford, ca."

Guilford, Maine - Special Events

"Once more we would welcome our soldiers home and once more we would live in peace for a short time. Now we would build again in our town and take up…"

Surry by the Bay - Surry Opera Company

"They spent much of their time in Surry, welcomed by delegates of Maine officials and housed in Nowick’s old cow barn converted for the special guests."

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

"… they will bring into the town, but we should welcome them for their social qualities. The officers of the company are earnest, Christian gentlemen…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Aroostook Valley Railroad

"A banner, “Welcome Gould”, was placed across the main street in Washburn. Rides were given hourly until ten o’clock that night."