Maine Memory Network

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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Life on a Tidal River - Four Important Women of Bangor

"Each of these ladies contributed to our history in untold ways. Mary Snow Mary Snow, also known as “Bangor’s Most Famous Daughter”, was born in…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 3 of 4

"… waned, even disappeared for a while, until the Ladies Social Library of Blue Hill was established in 1868 with Mary Jane Clough as President."

Historic Clothing Collection - Mid to Late Nineteenth Century

"Godey's Ladies Magazine, founded in 1830, was the most widely circulated fashion magazine. Its competitor, Petersons Magazine, was founded in 1842."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield's Church on the Hill

"… with a generous contribution of $75 from the ladies known by the imposing name, "Dixfield Universalist Circle of Industry”—later called the Ladies’…"

Historic Hallowell - Johnson Brothers and Their Shoe Factory

"Why close its doors? The Johnson Shoe Factory was the third business shut down in Hallowell, Maine. On a Wednesday at 1:30 pm in 1927, the Johnson…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Brick Inn

"Timothy was educated in local schools and attended Farmington Academy. He went into business with his brother selling merchandise as A.W.F. Belcher."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"So education of their children was of vast importance. Butler’s History of Farmington tells us that even before the town was incorporated, Lemuel…"

Eastern Maine Medical Center

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