Maine Memory Network

Surry by the Bay - Nineteenth Century

"The 1881 edition of Colby's Atlas – Hancock, County, Maine lists five Surry merchants and dealers selling dry and fancy goods, boots, crockery…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"It included the whole of Knox County (except for Fox Island) and most of present-day Waldo County, in which Islesboro is now located."

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - North New Portland Village

"… was near what is now the corner of the Bog Road and the Long Falls Dam Road. The next was directly across the street beside the Kimball Block…"

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"… resident over the age of 10 in the Washington County town of Lubec.” Lubec’s 20-foot tides were harnessed to power plaster and grist mills."

Blue Hill, Maine - Educating Blue Hill

"… town would host the first academy in Hancock County. The people of Castine were disappointed, since they had sent a request for a high school…"

Lincoln, Maine - That Pioneer Spirit

"… emergency, and acute care in Northern Penobscot County. The facility "provides dozens of services..."

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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