Maine Memory Network

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Ship Captains

"At the outbreak of the Civil War 1861, Agry retired. Captian Benjamin Gould House, Winthrop Street, Hallowell, 1968Hubbard Free Library Captain…"

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

"In the village of Atlantic, during the 1970’s, Mertic Morrison would have music and dancing especially during the summer months when the summer…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Caring For Our Families and Friends

"Irene KentSwan's Island Historical Society In the 1980s Ruth Torrey became an EMT and served as supervisor for the Emergency Management services for…"

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

"Stores Laura Sprague in Atlantic store, Swan's Island, ca. 1940Swan's Island Historical Society During the early 1900s the population in each…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Salmon industry

"Salmon farming had success in other parts of the country and world. The waters around Swan’s Island seemed a good fit for salmon farming."

Swan's Island Historical Society

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

"… at the eastern side of the island called Atlantic Mrs Durilla Joyce was appointed postmistress She held the office until 1897 when she was…"

Caribou Public Library

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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Islanders At Play

"Clyde lived in Atlantic, one of three villages in Swan’s Island, and was well known for playing his accordion and singing when people got together."

Cumberland Historical Society

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Historic Hallowell - Lineman's Journal

"Dear Journal, On Day 5, some crewmen from Bell Atlantic had to go to the hospital to treat their family for carbon monoxide poisoning."

Winter Harbor Historical Society

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Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"… and reliable source of transportation to the Atlantic ocean which was crucial for trade and commerce."

Eastern Maine Medical Center

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Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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