Maine Memory Network

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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Portland Water District

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Maine's Road to Statehood - The Coasting Law of 1789

"Since Maine was a district of Massachusetts, a ship sailing south from Maine would not have to port until New Jersey; once separated, Maine vessels…"

Maine's Road to Statehood - Turn of the Century to the War of 1812

"Census of the District of Maine, 1810 Maine's population grew by 77,804 between 1800 and 1810. Published in the Eastern Argus, April 11, 1811 (vol."

Maine's Road to Statehood - The American Revolution and Early Attempts at Separation - Page 1 of 2

"… by “A Farmer” regarding the separation of the District of Maine from Massachusetts.[4] Separation was not a new proposition, “Farmer” noted: “It…"

Maine's Road to Statehood - The American Revolution and Early Attempts at Separation - Page 2 of 2

"Not all hope was lost, however. The General Assembly responded to some of the grievances published by the assembly, notably alleviating the…"

Maine's Road to Statehood - Maine in the 17th Century

"Maine Historical Society The story of the District of Maine's separation from Massachusetts began long before Congress approved its request for…"

Maine's Road to Statehood - The Final Vote

"… 17,091-7,132 in favor of separation.[30] The District of Maine was now officially independent from Massachusetts, and the only thing standing its…"

Maine's Road to Statehood - Overview: Road to Statehood

"Before it achieved statehood, the District of Maine was a territory of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts."

Maine's Road to Statehood - 1790s: A Growing Movement

"… published An Address to the Inhabitants of the District of Maine Upon the Subject of their Separation from the Present Government of Massachusetts…"

Maine's Road to Statehood - After the War: The First Victory for Separationists

"A joint committee concluded that a second vote would determine the fate of Maine independence. This vote, scheduled for September, would require a…"

Maine's Road to Statehood - The Missouri Compromise: A Moral Dilemma

"Map of the State of Maine, 1820Osher Map Library and Smith Center for Cartographic Education Within the United States, a greater sectional debate…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Business District - 1857 to 1880

"Thomaston Business District - 1857 to 1880 North side of Main Street Business Block, Looking west to east, Thomaston, Maine 2008Thomaston…"

Lincoln, Maine - Jeremy Nelson

"Jeremy Nelson started the school district, and without him, the district and schools might not have existed."

Lincoln, Maine - That Pioneer Spirit

"… eventually approved Hospital Administrative District 1 by a vote of 1543 to 110. An Open House was held on May 19 and 20, 1973, to officially…"

Lincoln, Maine - Other Early Hospitals

"District In early Lincoln, hospitals were not what they are today. They were in the homes of the doctors or nurses."

Lincoln, Maine - Mattanawcook Academy

"… legislator that approved the forming of a school district wouldn’t have because the school wouldn’t be here."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Hampden Academy

"In 1806, the trustees met and voted to erect a two story wooden building. The first floor would hold the main entrance which opened to a corridor…"

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 3 of 5

"Voters of Guilford decided to build a new high school. The high school was built at 9 Campus Drive in Guilford."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Economic History of Main Street, Northeast Harbor - Page 3 of 3

"… less business in an already dwindling business district. Rock End Hotel, Northeast Harbor, ca."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Economic History of Main Street, Northeast Harbor - Page 1 of 3

"Today, much of the Main Street business district is devoted to summer visitors and tourists. There remains one grocery store but the theater, the…"

Maine Historic Preservation Commission

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Maine Historical Society

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Maine State Museum

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