Maine Memory Network

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - Biddeford's Movers & Shakers

"… Maine" (1915) X Every town and city has their prominent citizens, their town fathers and mothers."

Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library

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Bar Harbor Historical Society

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Highlighting Historical Hampden - War of 1812

"Captain Morris, General Blake, and prominent Hampden citizens held a heated and confused meeting at the Hampden Academy building."

Rum, Riot, and Reform - 1865 to 1919: The Drys Gain New Adherents and Leaders

"The most prominent prohibition organization, the Woman's Christian Temperance Union (W.C.T.U.), was founded in 1874."

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

"1806 William King became a prominent figure in 19th century Maine separation politics and would continue to play a major role in early statehood as…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - 94 Front Street

"… to long-lived businesses, having connections with prominent Bath citizens, and being an exemplary part of Bath’s economy, 94 Front Street has been…"

Surry by the Bay - History of Surry

"to do so. Jarvis was a prominent Massachusetts citizen who had served as the Treasurer of the Commonwealth."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Hampden Academy

"John Crosby and other prominent citizens subscribed the sum of $3400 for the purpose of building the school."

Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 3 of 4

"They were soon joined by other prominent musicians including renowned violinist Franz Kneisel, who started bringing students with him for summer…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 2 of 3

"… year bought a store at Mexico Corner, becoming a prominent citizen. In 1864 he sold his store and went to Washington, D."

Guilford, Maine - Pre-Settlement And The First 100 Years

"Mr. Henry Hudson, a prominent lawyer and former state legislator, spoke these words; “We should be proud of our town."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"He taught in the schools of Farmington, became a prominent educator of his time, and took part in the musical life of the community in which he…"

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"… the occupation Jabez Mowry and several other prominent Eastport merchants who had long profited through their smuggling activities, came under…"

Eastern Maine Medical Center

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