Maine Memory Network

Jonesport Brand River Herring, ca. 1940

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1940 Location: Jonesport Media: Ink on paper

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Denny's stream, Dennysville, ca. 1930

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1930 Location: Dennysville Media: Photoprint

Laboring in Maine

Workers in Maine have labored in factories, on farms, in the woods, on the water, among other locales. Many of Maine's occupations have been determined by the state's climate and geographical features.

Designing Acadia

For one hundred years, Acadia National Park has captured the American imagination and stood as the most recognizable symbol of Maine’s important natural history and identity. This exhibit highlights Maine Memory content relating to Acadia and Mount Desert Island.

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

"… in the first family and three weeks later Robert Herring Jr. followed with his family. The three Bennett boys also arrived about this time and…"

Guilford, Maine - Early Manufacturing - Page 2 of 3

"… it on the north side of the river by Robert Herring Jr. and S&J Morgan. It later changed hands a few times, Hobart & Harris Company were among its…"