Maine Memory Network

L.C. Bates Museum/Good Will-Hinckley

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

"… conform ourselves to the rules of etiquette which will make our manners polite and easy." One of the bylaws is especially revealing."

Early Maine Photography - Landscape Photography - Page 2 of 3

"At the far left is seen the tower of the Free Will Baptist Church on Casco Street and Commodore Edward Preble’s house at Congress and Preble Streets…"

Lubec, Maine - Klondike: Lubec's Gold from Sea Water Hoax

"… Memorial Library Why were so many people willing to invest their life savings and even mortgage homes to become participants in this scheme? The…"

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"In 2011 Lubec will celebrate its bicentennial, marking 200 years of existence on the easternmost edge of America."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1870-1890 - Page 3 of 4

"In solid colors the ground will be a dead, rep-like fabric, and the velvet figure will be quite large.” This fashion for contrasting plain and…"

Lubec, Maine - S.S. Cumberland: Steamer Brought Passengers and Prosperity to Lubec but Met Tragic End

"The truckmen will please take off their hats while reading this list.” S.S. Cumberland Freight List This is the original freight list for the…"

Historic Hallowell - A Chosen Place ~ Once Again

"In 2012 Hallowell will observe its 250th anniversary. Perhaps no better tribute to it could be offered than that of Captain John Drew."

Lubec, Maine - Canning Sardines in Lubec: Technology, the Syndicate and Labor

"Perhaps labels for the company’s plants in Lubec will be found. These labels present some history that it takes a bit to decipher."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Farmington's Agricultural Pursuits

"Clover seed wanted for which cash will be paid” (newspaper ad March 7, 1840). These ads are informative in the types of crops being sold and that the…"

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…"

Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln Theater

"It would be a good thing because the people in Lincoln would have more fun things to do. It would also be a bad thing because no one will want to…"

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…"

Life on a Tidal River - Three Civil War Letters - Page 1 of 4

"I will give you The bill of Fare Roast Turkey (captured while on Picket) Sweet Potatoes (bought at the moderate Price of 3 cts apeace) Oysters (Raw…"

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…"

Belfast Historical Society

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Ridlonville

"Ridlonville was a good place to live and raise children. Children were safe to play anywhere, sliding down the streets in winter, exploring the…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Brick Inn

"… they might be very happy, but sincerely hope they will not receive all their “good things in life”. The while village are paying their respects to…"

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

"… ago, and many worry what changes the future will bring. However, if anything is apparent from the island’s history, it is the fact that Swan’s…"

Life on a Tidal River - Three Civil War Letters - Page 3 of 4

"… from Falmouth to Aquin Creek and expect it will take us 3 weeks longer – if I have space I will discribe the process when I get done with news."

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…"

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

"If things are going well elsewhere, New Portland will see the impact, and if things are going poorly, the town will feel those effects as well."

Lincoln, Maine - Solomon's Store

"It was started in 1896 when Will Pinkham owned it. At this time, it was a shoe store and barber shop. When Mr."

Mercy Hospital - Mercy & the Community

"VNA Home Health and Hospice On April 23, 1996, VNA Home Health and Hospice (VNA), aligned with Mercy Health System of Maine, which was part of…"