Maine Memory Network

Presque Isle: The Star City - Farm Life

"As you can see farm life has changed tremendously in some ways but in other was its still the same."

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"… business, and residential structures that still grace Bangor today. Ebb and Flow "What is good for Dow is good for Bangor." Robert N."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Twentieth-Century Community Life

"Foremost, of course, were lobsters, but other fishermen still pursued fin fish. If the island's seagoing tradition had diminished, the summer…"

Blue Hill, Maine - In Search of the Rustic Life

"Summer residents of Blue Hill still come to enjoy the many opportunities and experiences the area has to offer, which benefits the local economy and…"

Life on a Tidal River - Four Famous Bangorians

"He also faced many challenges in his life, but he still became a very successful man. This shows King’s readers what the people of Maine are like…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Life membership certificate, Farmington Public Library Association, 1917

"… library no longer issued these certificates, but still had yearly memberships at no cost to Farmington taxpayers."

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor Man Rats Out Brady Gang - Page 1 of 2

"… 1937Bangor Historical Society Brady, who was still in the car, called, “I’ll come, don’t shoot!” Brady stepped out of the car and opened fire as…"

Life on a Tidal River - William S. Cohen, The Man and the School

"… rang true over fifteen years later, as we are still inspired by Cohen’s accomplishments. Woodcock said after studying and contact with Cohen…"

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

"1910 Today one can still hitch ride on the Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes Railroad at their museum in downtown Phillips."

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

"… standards, late 1800s and even early 1900s rural life may have seemed harsh and austere, but life also was less hurried."

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

"Visitors to the museum can still ride the railroad along the Sandy River, albeit only for a limited distance."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - A Murder In Strong

"Libby, in November of 1863. He still claimed that he was innocent. The trial lasted for twenty-five hours."

Life on a Tidal River - The War Effort

"Although everything was rationed, there were still shortages; many items that would normally be thrown away were saved and there were many…"

Surry by the Bay - History of Surry

"… the Revolutionary War, deeds and titles were still not clear, so the Commonwealth of Massachusetts had to straighten things out."

Surry by the Bay - Nineteenth Century

"Still, despite economic travails and some neighborhood tensions, residents seemed happy. In that year's Centennial Souvenir, a long-time resident of…"

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor: Healthcare Center of Eastern and Central Maine - Page 1 of 2

"… outnumbered the staff at the hospital, but they still found a way to carry on. Amazingly, the hospital had treated over 150 patients within their…"

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor: Healthcare Center of Eastern and Central Maine - Page 2 of 2

"… addition to the greater Bangor community, and it still continues to amaze every day. St. Joseph Hospital History Beginnings St."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Groups, Clubs & Organizations - Page 2 of 3

"… to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War still carry on the work begun by the GAR in establishing and improving veterans facilities."

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

"Strong's Fire Department Fires were always (and still are) disastrous and frightening events. John Rounds was an ardent crusader for the organization…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Early Schools

"… could begin their training while they were still in high school. Mrs. Arlene Potter said she received 50¢ a week for doing the janitorial work in…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - National Blue Ribbon School

"… attended the Strong School as a child when it was still new and housed grades K-12, spoke to the gathering, recalling how the building, with it's…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - "Fly Rod" Crosby - Page 1 of 3

"… trail, active guides association and a region still home to some of Maine’s finest fishing and hunting."

Surry by the Bay - Surry Today

"Still a “happy home of hundreds,” today the little town of Surry retains much of its original charm, communal pride and spirit. As F.L."

Surry by the Bay - Sawmills of Cunningham Ridge

"The steam engine still rests in the woods at the former mill location alongside the old mill wells. Around 1970, Hollis's grandson, Wilbur A."