Maine Memory Network

Biddeford Mills Museum

A historic mill museum dedicated to creating exhibits that will educate the community and highlight mill history; as a research collection to assist the public in locating information on the mill's buildings, history and employees; and to ensure the story of Biddeford's economic and industrial revolution remains relevant and accessible to diverse audiences.

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - ABOUT US

"… the association by Elizabeth Stevens, a retired employee of the Laconia mills, and the energy of Robert McArthur, an Agent of the Pepperell mills…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 2 of 17

"… the war did well and were able to hire more employees. Biddeford and Saco were luckier than other towns and cities due to having access to raw…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Wood Products of Strong

"He initially had 13 employees and made the first shipment in 1920. In 1942 a major expansion was made and production increased to include toothpicks…"

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Wiscasset's Arctic Connection

"MacMillan liked Wiscasset, a community of about 1,200 on the Sheepscot River, because it was away "from the hubbub of the city" and ships could…"

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Allies & Allegiance: Military comradery at the Centennial, 1920

"… hosted by members by members of the Wabanaki community at Deering Oaks was a crowd and media favorite."

Historic Hallowell - More About the Johnson Brothers

"By the mid 1920's, Richardson Johnson held a very prominent position within the community and was one of the most substantial and progressive leaders…"

McArthur Public Library

View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - About MCHP

"About MCHP X About the Maine Community Heritage Project... The Maine Community Heritage Project (MCHP), a partnership between Maine…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - About Us - Page 2 of 3

"Maine Community Heritage Project Training X At the July training, each team shared their work to date, presenting an outline of one of five…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Railroad

"… Maine Railroad stopped at Farmington, so several communities north of Farmington decided to build a railroad to open the region for wood transport…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - About Us - Page 1 of 3

"… from Maine Historical Society, through the Maine Community Heritage Project, to develop a web-based project about the town's history."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - "Fly Rod" Crosby - Page 3 of 3

"… Fly Rod’s legacy is evident in Strong and other communities of Northern Franklin County through active guide associations, local celebration of the…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - National Blue Ribbon School

"He commended the hard work of those who helped make the new school a reality. "The town can now continue educating it's children at home and have a…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Welcome to Strong

"… some of the stories that shaped this small community and its inhabitants in the western mountains of Maine."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 4 of 4

"Ella called elderly people every morning as a community service. People called Ella to contact the doctor if he and his assistant were busy with…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Groups, Clubs & Organizations - Page 1 of 3

"… grassroots chapters established in 2,700 local communities in 37 states. The organization formed in the years following the Civil War to improve…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 2 of 4

"Strong's History Schools, Social Life and Community Service Strong offered a variety of social and service organizations, including the Gift Club…"

Mercy Hospital - Growth & Expansion - Page 2 of 2

"… 500 full-time and part time Sisters and lay employees staffed the hospital. To help manage it all, the Sisters hired an assistant lay…"

Guilford, Maine - MANUFACTURING - Page 1 of 2

"… a fast-paced mill,” said Darius Desmarais, an employee of Prides at one point. At one time Prides was one of the world’s largest golf tee…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Early Schools

"… schools and were situated in various areas of the community to accommodate the children. Schools could be in private homes, in converted sheds or…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - "Fly Rod" Crosby - Page 2 of 3

"… buildings in the downtown area and served the community in the House of Representatives, State Senate and on the Governor’s Council."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Village Schools

"… educational program for all the children of the community. In 1969 Strong joined several other area towns in a high school consolidation project."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Porter Family

"As a farmer and merchant, he also helped the community in many ways. He operated a Produce Exchange in the village and built the first bridge that…"