Maine Memory Network
Maine's Online Museum

Rumford Falls Looking South, 1916

Contributed by: Greater Rumford Area Historical Society

Date: 1916-06-26

Location: Rumford

Media: Black and White photograph

Excavating the water district, Rumford, 1892

Contributed by: Greater Rumford Area Historical Society

Date: 1916-08-19

Location: Rumford

Media: Black and White Photograph

Boom pier construction, Rumford, 1893

Contributed by: Greater Rumford Area Historical Society

Date: 1893

Location: Rumford

Media: Black and White Photograph

Rumford's Notable Citizens in the Civil War

A number of Rumford area residents played important roles during the Civil War -- and in the community afterwards. Among these are William King Kimball, who commanded the 12th Maine for much of the war.

Jay & Livermore Falls, Pioneers in Paper Making

Alvin Record and Hugh J. Chisholm were instrumental in building paper mills in Jay, Livermore, and Livermore Falls. The two industrialists helped make the towns prosperous.

High Water

Melting snow, ice, warmer temperatures, and rain sometimes bring floods to Maine's many rivers and streams. Floods are most frequent in the spring, but can occur at any season.

Western Maine Foothills Region

Eleven communities comprise the Western Foothills Region, all interconnected yet each with its own unique, rich history. This site is the beginning of the towns sharing their stories with the world, each other, and the next generation. Working closely with local schools, six historical societies came together to help the next generation understand the heritage of their area. We invite you to explore our exhibits that celebrate the individuals and events that formed our communities.

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown

The history of Farmington as depicted by representatives from Farmington Historical Society, Farmington Public Library, Center for Community GIS, University of Maine at Farmington, and the Mallett School. Topics covered include education, culture, early settlers, important residents, agriculture, and a special section on maps.

My 41 year career in Maine paper mills

by Mike Luciano

Generations of paper workers, families, immigrants, jobs in the mill, labor strikes, and changes

I feel like there will always be a need for Paper

by Patricia Richards

The Paper Industry is very important to people in the Jay, Livermore Falls, and Rumford areas.

I work as a Journeyman Mechanic/Millwright at Catalyst

by Linda Deane

Working on a paper machine and as a Millwright can be challenging as a woman and a Union Rep.