Maine Memory Network

Maine Charitable Mechanic Association bronze medal, Portland, 1854

Contributed by: Mechanics' Hall Date: 1854 Location: Portland Media: Bronze medal

Silver medal in golden frame, Portland, 1859

Contributed by: Mechanics' Hall Date: 1859 Location: Portland Media: Silver medal

Student Exhibit: Can You Help Our Free Skowhegan Public Library?

The Skowhegan Free Public Library was built in 1889 with money donated by Abner Coburn and the town of Skowhegan. Mr. Coburn left $30,000 in his will towards the building of the library. In 2005, for the library to fully keep up with their programs need to make some renovations. These changes would allow for more use of technology, more room for children's programs, and provide handicap accessibility.

George F. Shepley: Lawyer, Soldier, Administrator

George F. Shepley of Portland had achieved renown as a lawyer and as U.S. Attorney for Maine when, at age 42 he formed the 12th Maine Infantry and went off to war. Shepley became military governor of Louisiana early in 1862 and remained in the military for the duration of the war.

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - About Us - Page 3 of 3

"The donation of the records coincided with the society’s start of the yearlong Maine Memory project to research and map local homes, businesses and…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Village Schools

"Brackley, a local business owner, donated a parcel of land on Upper Main Street, which was more than adequate for a school."

Born in Bangor 1936
by Priscilla M. Naile

Spending time at the Bangor Children's Home