Maine Memory Network

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Scarborough Marsh: "Land of Much Grass" - Page 3 of 4

"… assuring that the Scarborough Marsh will remain a highly productive ecosystem and wildlife habitat. Looking for Educator Resources for this…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - People Who Called Scarborough Home - Page 4 of 4

"… donated his musical instruments to Scarborough High School. In 1975, Dr. Haigis left Scarborough for Puerto Rico, where he became a civilian…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VII. Flow and ebb: the effects of industrial peak & global upheaval (1900-1955) - Page 3 of 3

"… upheaval (1900-1955) Staff of Biddeford High School Olympian, 1924McArthur Public Library During the first decades of the 20th century…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 3 of 4

"This school, which opened on 8 April 1930, was the first in the nation to offer a campus-like flying school."

Historic Hallowell - Blizzards in Hallowell

"Written by David Mallow Blizzard, High School in distance, Hallowell, 1952Hubbard Free Library I have learned things about the Blizzard of 52’…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - Biddeford's Movers & Shakers

"… Shakers Photograph by Jaimee Beatson, Biddeford High School X Why do we see the name "Thacher" everywhere in Biddeford? Where did we get many…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - People Who Called Scarborough Home - Page 1 of 4

"He continued to play at the high school for over fifty years, accompanied by pianist Addie Kaler Vaill."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - About Us - Page 3 of 3

"“These contain names of Strong High School students from 1895 to 1933, terms they were in school, and their grades,” he said."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - V. A Cascade of Booms & Busts (1790-1865) - Page 2 of 3

"… first fire company, first fraternal lodge, first high school, first newspaper, first city directory, first textile mills and the first…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Early Settlements

"From his highly prominent location, he could view his 300-foot square-rigged yacht “Alcedo” swaying at anchor moored in the deeper waters of the East…"

Historic Hallowell - Johnson Brothers and Their Shoe Factory

"They attended local schools in Appleton, but Richardson Johnson had to give up school early to make a living by farming and later manufacturing shoes."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Minturn Schoolhouse

"There were two floors to the school, with the older students upstairs. Both floors were heated by a wood stove in the winter."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VIII. Changing course and new beginnings (1955-Present) - Page 1 of 2

"Photograph by Devin Ouellette, Biddeford High School. X The demise of these large scale manufacturers meant that for quite some time things…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Bridges of West New Portland

"… a wooden bridge would stand the freshets or even high water. Col. F. B. Morse who lived on the South road, came forward with the idea of a…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - RESOURCES

"Biddeford High School Cadets, ca. 1897Biddeford Historical Society SECTION NOTATIONS: N - NARRATIVE A - ARTISTS & INVENTORS C - CIVIL WAR M - MOVERS…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 14 of 17

"1910McArthur Public Library The high cost of soldier's bounties paid by the cities, had an overall negative economic impact upon Biddeford and Saco."

Historic Hallowell - A Post-Revolutionary Generation

"… Morgan’s Grammar of the English Language, a highly regarded work which was published by the Hallowell firm of Goodale and Cheever in 1814."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"… by Miss Evelyn Randlett, who was Islesboro High School's valedictorian that year. The new boat began running on June 27, 1936 but it quickly became…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Catch of the Day: Clamming and Lobstering - Page 2 of 4

"… and assure consumer food safety, clamming is highly regulated. Clams are an important resource not only for human consumption, but also for other…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 6 of 17

"… saw the opportunity for making fast cash off the high bidders. This further drove the two towns into financial crisis."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Farewell appearance of Lillian Nordica, London, ca. 1913

"… London Symphony Orchestra is an indication of the high regard in which she was held. View additional information about this item on the Maine…"

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - "Man on the Street"

"Not content with the honor of being editor-in-chief of the school paper, Breccia, he proceeded to romp away with saluterian honors at graduation."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - About Us - Page 1 of 3

"… Library, the Strong Elementary School, and the High Peaks Alliance, pledged to meet monthly and develop five unique presentations, with a community…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Four sons of Jacob Abbott, Farmington, ca. 1865

"Edward was the editor of the highly regarded "Literary World" and author of various American history books."