Maine Memory Network

Munjoy Hill Reservoir, Portland, 1921

Contributed by: Portland Water District Date: circa 1921 Location: Portland Media: Lantern slide

Bramhall Reservoir, Portland, ca. 1902

Contributed by: Portland Water District Date: circa 1902 Location: Portland Media: Lantern slide

Early Fish Canneries in Brooklin

By the 1900s, numerous fish canneries began operating in Center Harbor, located within the Brooklin community. For over thirty years, these plants were an important factor in the community.

Eye in the Sky

In 1921, Guy Gannett purchased two competing Portland newspapers, merging them under the Portland Press Herald title. He followed in 1925 with the purchase the Portland Evening Express, which allowed him to combine two passions: photography and aviation.

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mt. Zircon Reservoir - Page 3 of 3

"Therefore, the use of the Mt. Zircon Reservoir was discontinued by the Town of Rumford. In addition, the dam was lowered below the spillway level to…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mt. Zircon Reservoir - Page 2 of 3

"During World War II, the reservoir was under constant surveillance against possible sabotage of drinking water sources."