Maine Memory Network

Surry by the Bay - History of Surry

"On January 25, 1803, John Ross, an agent to General David Cobb, wrote a letter to General Cobb who was then President of the Massachusetts State…"

Lincoln, Maine - Railroads

"B.J.'s General Store in Mattawamkeag was rented out to the Army to house black soldiers who guarded the rail during that time."

Maine Maritime Museum

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

"As the town evolved and fewer people live here year round, many businesses closed. Today, much of the Main Street business district is devoted to…"

Eastern Maine Medical Center

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Skowhegan Community History - Skowhegan: "A Place To Watch"

"In 1775, General Benedict Arnold marched through the area with the intent of invading Quebec City, 184 miles to the north."

Lincoln, Maine - That Pioneer Spirit

"When one building caught fire, others generally became engulfed in flames. On June 21, 1887, Lincoln experienced fire’s destruction firsthand."

Lubec, Maine - Timeline

"… Neck) settlers, petitioned Massachusetts General Court declaring allegiance to Massachusetts and requesting that settlers be confirmed in their…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"After the Civil War, Aroostook County, in general, and Presque Isle, in particular, found economic prosperity in the starch industry."

Music in Maine - Community Music

"… Sunny South.” The poster details the history of General Oliver Otis Howard, who assisted the Kemps escaping enslavement in Virginia and moving to…"

Lincoln, Maine - Cars, Model T

"On August 25, 1935 he was promoted to General Manager. He stayed in this position until September 16, 1955 when the firm under the name of Bradstreet…"

Lincoln, Maine - Gordon's Fox Farms

"Fox farms generally consisted of 200 foxes. Foxes were fed fish and horse meat. When it was time for the foxes to be skinned, they were skinned in…"

Music in Maine - Drum, Portland, ca. 1854

"Civil War drums were generally sixteen inches in diameter, smaller than prior drums by about two inches to accommodate the drummers, who were often…"

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

"… and continues to build weapons under the name General Dynamics. Pepperell's saving grace was the invention and production of the Vellux blanket by…"

Lincoln, Maine - Mattanawcook Academy

"They had two classes in 1849, and they were “General English” and “Higher English”. The first library of the new building was donated by Charles E."

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - "Main Streets" of North Yarmouth and Cumberland

"2010. Maine State Highway Commission. A History of Maine Roads. Augusta, Maine, 1970. Merrill, Lincoln Jr. and Holly Hurd. Around North Yarmouth."

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 1 of 5

"Generally, the building has had very good uses. First National Bank, to Straw and Martin, to Guilford Historical Society."

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

"… "by the partial stoppage of the mills, and the general depression in business, hundreds of persons were thrown out of employment, large numbers of…"

Lincoln, Maine - Post Office, Lincoln, Built in 1856

"He ran a general store during his lifetime and passed it down to his son Charles F. afterward. The other part of the building was occupied by…"

Guilford, Maine - Historic Buildings - Page 1 of 2

"1890Guilford Historical Society The general store of M. & J. Hudson, the Post Office and the Odd Fellows Hall were located in this building."

Guilford, Maine - Pre-Settlement And The First 100 Years

"… year for the settlement as they petitioned the general court of the Commonwealth for incorporation as a town to be named Fluvanna."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 1 of 3

"In the 1850s it was Morrill Farm. Later, General Charles Wilson, a Mexico native who became a successful lawyer in Rhode Island, purchased the…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 3 of 5

"Dixfield East Dixfield Post Office and General Store, Wilton, ca. 1914Dixfield Historical Society EAST DIXFIELD The Next Section to be…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Buckfield

"There were multiple general stores, including the General Store and the Old Twin Brick Store Buildings."