Maine Memory Network

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - National Blue Ribbon School

"This school will be for a new generation of Strong youth who will go on to make their mark on the state and the nation." Principal Corson said the…"

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

"William S. Cohen graduated from Bangor High in 1958 where he was named to an all-state high school basketball team and was inducted into the New…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"This field was located behind the High School on High Street. The Model School Model School Teacher: Miss Johnson First Row Student: Cecil…"

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

"Hodson Postmaster S.S. Locklin Dry Goods & Groceries S. Lake Stoves, Dry Goods & Groceries T. & B. Emery Boots & Shoe Mfg."

Guilford, Maine - SPORTS - Page 3 of 3

"… the program was really going, they got pretty good, so good that in 1983 they won the Eastern Maine Championship, and went onto the state game…"

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

"Central School always had a food booth. In later years, junk auctions became popular. These were when people would sell junk that they didn't need…"

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

"The cost of seeds was high, as high as $1.00 for a peck of seed corn, and people had to travel a great distance to purchase such products."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Brick Inn

"… the High School for games and practice since the High School was on the lot adjacent to the Brick Inn."

Guilford, Maine - Modern History: 1966 to Present

"The last class graduated from the “old high school” that year, and a new one was erected at the edge of the village."

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 1 of 5

"… Building, Guilford Fire Station 3) Guilford High School, Braeburn Hotel, Low's Covered Bridge 4) Guilford Memorial Library, Chase-Em-In Tea Room…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Stephen Titcomb and the Settlement of the Sandy River Valley

"… father tearfully told his daughter, “The child will die before you get there. Carry a spade to dig a grave for the poor thing.” This counsel was to…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Elusive Championship

"… played today, as shown in a game against Brewer High School, 1918, when Brewer beat Hampden with a score of 14-13."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"And the Normal School would be the catalyst for improved education in the public sector. Farmington is a proud community – proud of their downtown…"

Skowhegan Community History - The Skowhegan Island

"… new buildings, such as the first bank, the high school, two churches, the fire station, a dairy treat -- one of the first in Maine -- and a new…"

Historic Hallowell - Johnson Brothers and Their Shoe Factory

"… to see the ship go down, but we can not, and will not, stand for mediocrity.” Thus, the Johnson business was closed in April of 1927, and the…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Railroad into the Village

"… freight upon their new grounds, a good roadway will have been completed and the public will be put to no inconvenience or discomfort for want of…"

Lincoln, Maine - Mattanawcook Academy

"The high school is also a big source of pride for everyone in the Lincoln area. If the school was never built, no one would have had the chance to…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - V. Changing times: the Swan’s Island Ferry

"High school students now have the option of taking the ferry to school every day, although some choose to simply board on the mainland."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Agriculture

"19 & 20, 1840. “Ample, and secure accommodations will be provided for all kinds and any quantity of stock that may be driven to the show.” At the…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Dancing Fraternity, City of Bangor, 1868

"… and propriety continued as ways to assure a good reputation as well as entry into "high" or "higher" society."

Blue Hill, Maine - Educating Blue Hill

"Eventually all other schools shut down, including Blue Hill Academy, and the only two left standing were the Consolidated School - which served the…"

Lincoln, Maine - MacGregor's Spool Mill

"Many a head is bowed to God in thanks for the job that will continue to put food on their tables. Clark has also promised that, in tribute to John…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The MCHP Experience: In Our Own Words

"… just plain fascinating, as well as knowledge that will help me with library patrons." -Sally Leahey, Assistant Director Sam, Sydnie & Brooke…"

Lincoln, Maine - Gary Gordon

"He chose to serve his country right out of high school at the age of 18. Instead of going off for further education in college, he chose to serve on…"