Maine Memory Network

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Founding of the Farmington State Normal School

"… amended form by the Legislature and approved by Governor Abner Coburn on March 25, 1863. It called attention to the suffering of public education…"

Lincoln, Maine - Aroostook War

"When the Governor called upon the state to organize its local militias, Lincoln soldiers became ready."

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Our Shared History - Page 1 of 4

"… as Wescustogo confirmed by Thomas Gorges, Deputy Governor for the Province of Maine. In later years the river came to be known as the Royal River…"

Skowhegan History House

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Surry by the Bay - Early Settlement

"… Trial Justice, who received his appointment from Governor King, settled near the Floods in 1784 at "No Man's Cape" as Newbury Neck was called."

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

"… the vote, which was approved by Massachusetts Governor Samuel Adams. The referendum read: "Shall application be made to the Legislature for their…"

Lubec, Maine - Lubec's 1911 Centennial Celebration - Page 2 of 2

"… zoom in to view the outsized portraits of Maine Governor Plaisted, left, and the late Maine elder statesman James G. Blaine."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"Governor Brann Ferry, Islesboro, ca. 1940Islesboro Historical Society Very soon, islanders saw the need for a boat that could transport several cars…"

Malaga Island: a story best left untold - Explore photos from the "Malaga Island: A Story Best Left Untold" documentary

"… such as the houses being dismantled and moved or Governor Plaisted's visit to the island. I had to find a way to visually portray the contrast of…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"The bill was vetoed by the Governor. Near the end of the legislative session, Gould saw his chance to re-introduce the bill."

Lubec, Maine - Timeline

"… and Roger’s Island • Incorporation approved by governor of Mass. • Warrant for first town meeting issued July 7, 1811 Signature Quilt, Lubec…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Early Settlements

"… named by Thomas Pownall (1722-1805), the English Governor of Massachusetts. The Meadow Pond settlement offered its residents great views and easily…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Peru

"They also needed to vote for a governor, and senators for the districts. Merrill Knight was moderator of said meeting and 20 votes were recorded."

Skowhegan Community History - A Brief History of the Skowhegan Area

"Abner Coburn, who also served as Maine's 30th Governor in 1863-64, was additionally president of the Kennebec Log Driving Company."

Lincoln, Maine - That Pioneer Spirit

"signed [into law] by Governor Kenneth Curtis, and then went to referendum in the 16 towns” (Lincoln News, July 1967)."

Pejepscot Historical Society

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Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"… IsleAroostook County Historical and Art Museum Governor's Potato Plot X Main Street facing North, Presque Isle, 1895Mark & Emily Turner…"

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"… Scott, President Van Buren's emissary, convinced Governor Fairfield to resolve this dispute with Great Britain through negotiations."

Life on a Tidal River - Four Famous Bangorians

"He then became Maine governor in 1857 but left after just six weeks to return to the U.S. Senate. What could be considered his greatest…"

Acadian Archives

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