Maine Memory Network

American Legion Hall, 11 Upper Depot Street, Bridgton, ca. 1938

Contributed by: Bridgton Historical Society Date: circa 1938 Location: Bridgton Media: Ink on paper, photograph

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Main Street, Blue Hill, ca. 1935

Contributed by: Blue Hill Public Library Date: circa 1935 Location: Blue Hill Media: Photographic print

Fallen Heroes: Jewish Soldiers and Sailors, The Great War

Thirty-four young Jewish men from Maine died in the service of their country in the two World Wars. This project, including a Maine Memory Network exhibit, is meant to say a little something about some of them. More than just names on a public memorial marker or grave stone, these men were getting started in adult life. They had newly acquired high school and college diplomas, they had friends, families and communities who loved and valued them, and felt the losses of their deaths.

Waldoboro Fire Department's 175 Years

While the town of Waldoboro was chartered in 1773, it began organized fire protection in 1838 with a volunteer fire department and a hand pump fire engine, the Water Witch.

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 5 of 5

"… been moved from the fire station to the Dixfield Legion Swasey-Torrey Post No. 100 building. Our schools are thriving and have proven to be among…"

Guilford, Maine - Historic Buildings - Page 2 of 2

"… was and still is today operating as the American Legion Hall. The next building on the right is the Willis Bennett Garage."