Maine Memory Network

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Women in Colonial Economies - Page 3 of 4

"Ballard’s husband, Ephraim, was surveyor and agent for the Kennebec Proprietors, and so generated extensive documentation within its papers."

Historic Clothing Collection - Fabric Adaptive Reuse

"… applied, but sometimes the job was much more extensive as this informative and unusual group of surviving items from the Maine Historical Society…"

Guilford Historical Society

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Presque Isle: The Star City - Balloon liftoff memorial, Presque Isle, 1981

"Millie Beaulieu of the Spragueville Extension held the book. Her group sponsored a memorial to the liftoff."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Prison leaves Thomaston - 2002

"… residential development that will appear as an extension of existing town streets. Former site of the Maine State Prison, Thomaston, Maine…"

Leeds Historical Society

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Lubec, Maine - Myron Avery, Lubec, and the Appalachian Trail

"Chronicler of North Lubec history and extensive writer on mountains and trails. Born in North Lubec on November 3, 1899, Myron was son of Haliburton…"

Guilford, Maine - PROJECT OVERVIEW - Page 1 of 2

"Kristie Littlefield from MHS has been involved in extensive project and exhibit planning with PCMS. PCMS Students take a walking tour to the…"

Skyline Farm

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Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - The Plymouth Company (Kennebec Proprietors) records, ca. 1625-1824

"The Kennebec Proprietors records include extensive information about early land dealings; early contact, interactions, and diplomatic relationships…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Charles K. Savage (1903-1979): The View from Asticou - Page 2 of 6

"… to Mount Desert in 1922 as a business man with extensive family responsibilities. It was early in this pivotal time back on the island that Charles…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Early 1800s

"… Paine, and Patrick Keegan continued to carry on extensive business in English and West India goods."

Great Harbor Maritime Museum

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New Gloucester Historical Society

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Historic Clothing Collection - 1960-1970 - Page 2 of 3

"… Crimplene and other firm knit fabrics were was extensively used for mini dresses, there are no examples in this collection nor is there…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Square shouldered cape and suit ensemble, ca. 1943 - Page 1 of 3

"An author, she traveled and lectured extensively on East Asia. Her daughter Helen Baker Cushman donated the ensemble to Portland's Westbrook College…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - They Should Have Constructed Their Buildings On Wheels

"… the years and are an outward expression and extension of the ambitions and hopes of people within this family through the generations."

Guilford, Maine - PROJECT OVERVIEW - Page 2 of 2

"The library provides extensive research materials and access to computers and high-speed internet use for any student or team member."

Nylander Museum

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Dover-Foxcroft Historical Society

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Swan's Island Historical Society

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Rockland Historical Society

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Greater Portland Landmarks

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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Farming

"… with little effort and expense because of the extensive pastureland. Each farmer marked his sheep and then let them find their own food."