Maine Memory Network

Letter to Sarah Tarbox from Louisa and Wm Greenleaf, 1841

Contributed by: Westport Island History Committee Date: 1841-08-07 Location: Westport Island; Richmond Media: Ink on paper

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Felt Banner from Camp Runoia, Belgrade Lakes, 1921

Contributed by: Camp Runoia Date: circa 1925 Location: Belgrade Lakes Media: Felt

Raising Fish

Mainers began propagating fish to stock ponds and lakes in the mid 19th century. The state got into the business in the latter part of the century, first concentrating on Atlantic salmon, then moving into raising other species for stocking rivers, lakes, and ponds.

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