Maine Memory Network

Early Maine Photography - Human Interest

"… Bradley Peters proudly wears her large fur lined winter coat, an elaborate piece of Victorian clothing that appears to be twice her size."

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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Maine's Road to Statehood - The Missouri Compromise: A Moral Dilemma

"… the former Louisiana Territory above the 36°30' line.[33] Initiated by Speaker of the House Henry Clay, the Missouri Compromise, as it was known…"

Maine's Road to Statehood - Overview: Road to Statehood

"… of the debate over separation fell along party lines, with Republicans (Jeffersonians) supporting an independent Maine and the minority Federalists…"

Maine's Road to Statehood - After the War: The First Victory for Separationists

"… apparent time, the vote was split along party lines, with the Democratic-Republicans generally supporting separation and Federalists opposing."

Lincoln, Maine - Main Street, Lincoln, ca. 1920

"Note the majestic Elm trees that lined the street, shading the houses. On the left, the first building is the Lincoln House gas station on the corner…"

Lubec, Maine - Team Members

"http://www.lubec.lib.me.us The Maine Community Heritage Project (MCHP), a partnership between the Maine Historical Society and Maine State Library…"

Eastern Maine Medical Center

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Maine Irish Heritage Center

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Guilford, Maine - Special Events

"When the rail line was abandoned and the tracks taken up, it removed the natural barrier surrounding the fair grounds."

Lincoln, Maine - Telegraphs & Telephones

"For example, if Line 21 called Line 51, and Line 51 was busy, then operators had to wait until Line 51 was clean, then call Line 21 back and connect…"

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"… and the many brush weirs that supplied herring lined the shore. Weir construction also brought a measure of prosperity to area farmers who cut the…"

Lincoln, Maine - Aroostook War

"Aroostook War Map X To prove this statement with research, I found that Canada would have gotten its way if Maine did not stand up and create a…"

Lincoln, Maine - Osgood's Store

"Women's and children’s clothes were added to the line. On April 28, 1960, Mr. Osgood started a complete renovation; the first floor was completed…"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Maine Railroads

"1920New Sweden Historical Society A second line was built into New Sweden. It was an electric railroad known as the Aroostook Valley Rail Road, or…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Ridlonville

"The Ridlonville line started at the Congregational Church and extended along the Androscoggin River to beyond the Farrington Cemetery to Duntile…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Peru

"… Pond, and continue southeast to the Sumner town line, which would then continue to the county seat at Paris Hill."

Lincoln, Maine - Jonathan Clay Jr.

"Maybe somewhere down the line this is her relative. There could be a possibility that her family actually came from Buckfield, Maine."

Music in Maine - Community Music

"Kemp, a former enslaved person, escaped to Union lines early in the War. A year after Kemp's arrival, the Howards located Kemp's wife and two young…"

Lincoln, Maine - That Pioneer Spirit

"… heavy property and crop damage and that the rail line had been cut: Lincoln Flood, 1947 from July 1, 1947 edition of Bangor Daily News X…"

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 1 of 5

"… which allows phone operators to connect phone lines) for a while. The first floor contained a French and Elliot IGA store."

Guilford, Maine - Modern History: 1966 to Present

"… Interface, Pride’s grew and expanded its product line, the H.K. Melvin Park was created, and a new transfer station was approved."

Guilford, Maine - BUSINESSES - Page 3 of 3

"Before it was built the railroad lines were either woods, towns, or fields. Train Depot, Guilford , ca."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Narrative History: Maine Swedish Colony

"… West, divided T15-R3 WELS (West of the Easterly Line of the State) into 160-acre lots and offered them - free - to anyone willing to put in the…"