Keywords: North Bridge
Item 34036
Bridge over the Royal River, North Yarmouth, ca. 1952
Contributed by: North Yarmouth Historical Society Date: circa 1952 Location: North Yarmouth Media: Photographic print
Item 68682
North abutment and wing completed under the old bridge, Strong, ca. 1921
Contributed by: Strong Historical Society Date: circa 1921 Location: Strong Media: Photographic print
Exhibit
Lt. Charles Bridges: Getting Ahead in the Army
Sgt. Charles Bridges of Co. B of the 2nd Maine Infantry was close to the end of his two years' enlistment in early 1863 when he took advantage of an opportunity for advancement by seeking and getting a commission as an officer in the 3rd Regiment U.S. Volunteers.
Exhibit
Black soldiers served in Maine during World War II, assigned in small numbers throughout the state to guard Grand Trunk rail lines from a possible German attack. The soldiers, who lived in railroad cars near their posts often interacted with local residents.
Site Page
New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Bridges of North New Portland
"The Concrete Bridge replaced the old bridge. Bridge in the North VillageNew Portland Historical Society Cement Bridge: The Cement Bridge is…"
Site Page
New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Bridges of East New Portland
"The bridge was a five-span structure, with granite block piers and abutments supporting five timber kingpost trusses."
Story
How I broke the mold for women to serve in the military
by Mary D. McGuirk
My life and career as a USAF Nurse
Story
I have thought about Vietnam almost every day for 48 years
by Ted Heselton
Working as a heavy equipment operator in Vietnam
