Maine Memory Network

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Beyond Borders: A Wabanaki Perspective - Page 2 of 4

"… in Maine: Penobscot and Passamaquoddys in the 1970s, Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians in 1980, and Mi’kmaq Nation in 1991; the Maine Indian Claims…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Bryants and Rockefellers: Two Seal Harbor Families

"… was as a gift from the Rockefellers during the 1970s, was sold soon after. Following the deaths of both Donald and Marguerite, as well as the…"

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

"Sometime in the 1970s it became the Fernwood Grange Hall. A town meeting was held on September 19, 1972 at which time the town authorized the…"

Lincoln, Maine - Mattanawcook Academy

"… changes to the building since it was built in the 1970s. Sam Eager "How does this topic connect to you in your life?"   Sarah Crocket Interview…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Historical Overview - Page 3 of 4

"The 1960s and 1970s were a traumatic time, as increased use of television brought world events into everyone's living room: the assassination of…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Historical Overview - Page 1 of 4

"Rapid development started in the 1970s, as people from other areas were attracted to Scarborough's abundant land and unique location."

Surry by the Bay - Early Twentieth Century

"… renowned Surry Opera Company established in the 1970s. By 1930 Surry's population had dropped to 488, likely impacted by The Great Depression."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - IV. Transitions and troubles: Private enterprise shoulders an island’s needs

"Full-time police presence came in the late 1970s. Private households and businesses first brought electricity to Swan's Island by purchasing…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield's Tuscan Opera House

"The Opera House was sold in the 1970s and became the site of several commercial ventures including an antique store and restaurants."

Music in Maine - Country Music

"… and Al Hawkes, and toured with Betty Cody in the 1970s. In 1995, he recorded his last album—some say a masterpiece—Traveling Through just a few…"

Music in Maine - Sacred Music

"… in Manhattan, New York from the 1940s to the 1970s. Shaker Music Shaker Music Click to learn more about Shaker life and music Established…"

Music in Maine - Bluegrass Music

"… bluegrass music individually during the 1970s; fortunately, it was blossoming in Maine. Cambridge, Maine became a mecca for bluegrass music, with…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 4 of 4

"In the late 1960s and 1970s, this new migration to Blue Hill was swelled by devotees of the "back-to-the-land" movement."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Native Americans

"… were denied public assistance until the late 1970s. While African Americans received the right vote in 1870 and women the right to vote in 1920…"

Music in Maine - Rock and Roll, Punk, and Elvis

"… replicas of Elvis' wardrobe from the 1950s-1970s, dyed my hair black, and took my show on the road."

Music in Maine - Community Music

"My immersion in the late 1970s New England contra dance revival movement led to an opportunity to study the traditional dances of French Canada with…"

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"… with a series of federal grants during the 1970s, led to improvements to the infrastructure including upgrading of the water, electric and sewer…"

Pejepscot Historical Society

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Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"… Wing Presque Isle Air Museum X Since the 1970s, Presque Isle has undergone a decline in population due in part to the closing of the air force…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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