Maine Memory Network

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - 1925 National Governors' Association Convention

"… the horns came from the 5th Maine Infantry band, and whistles were from the steamboat Calvin Austin."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 3 of 4

"The early mailmen wore tall hats with wide bands, and as they collected letters along the way, they tucked them into those hatbands."

Music in Maine - Rock and Roll, Punk, and Elvis

"… Click to learn more about the $ame Band The Same Band By Mike Laskey The Same Band formed in 1977 when John Etnier opened his Brunswick recording…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - I. Headwaters of a community: Sowacatuck, Chouacoet, and the sea

"… often referred to themselves by their family band name. The tribes associated with the Saco River valley were the Pequawket or Pigwacket tribe…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Native Americans

"Today, the Aroostook Band of Mi’kmaqs and the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians are federally recognized nations, and despite their continued struggle…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Brothers of the Civil War

"… of the 5th Regiment.” The Portland Brass Band accompanied them and crowds cheered as they marched along."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 3 of 3

"In 1926 The Strathglass Fife Band of Mexico and Rumford was formed. First practices were held in the Rumford Band Room on Canal Street but later…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VII. Flow and ebb: the effects of industrial peak & global upheaval (1900-1955) - Page 1 of 3

"… 18 he founded La Fanfare Painchaud (Painchaud's Band), which would become one of the most famous bands of its time, and played all over New England…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 13 of 17

"… “Believe us when we say, there was never a band of more willing hearts and hands, than those employed in making up these small packages; and we…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - II. Ripples of change: European exploration & settlement at Winter Harbor - Page 2 of 2

"… especially for furs, but relations with area bands were uneasy. The settlers encroached on the native hunting grounds and set nets which interfered…"

Music in Maine - Bluegrass Music

"Their band, Allerton & Alton: Cumberland Ridge Runners, broadcast over radio station WLAM in Lewiston, and listeners throughout the Northeast and…"

Music in Maine - Music and Television

"… including Schooner Fare’s Steve Romanoff and big band musician Tony Boffa. Dave Asstor Show "Regulars" Suzanne Svenson on Dave Astor…"

Music in Maine - Country Music

"… Mountaineers, regarded as the first country band in New England, included Black and White musicians from Yarmouth and the Portland region."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Columbian Block

"… $1.00 each and it was hosted by the Bath Cornet Band. Columbia Theatre program, Bath, 1937Patten Free Library One of the major events that…"

Lubec, Maine - Parade, Pins and Pageantry, 1911

"… Society The I.O.R.M (Improved Order of Red Men) Band marched, followed by the Eastport High School Cadets, and as listed in the program “Float of…"

Lincoln, Maine - Cars, Model T

"I play two sports, do band and chorus, so I am always on the road. My mom is a nursing student, works, and takes care of my littler sister."

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Our Shared History - Page 2 of 4

"… North Yarmouth Academy, the militia, the town band, the fire company and the Abolitionist Society that North Yarmouth residents enjoyed now existed…"

Music in Maine - Music Education

"Family and school bands and encouraged children to learn how to play a musical instrument and to perform in front of audiences."

Music in Maine - Community Music

"It was important for us to showcase the local bands and a way for us to give back to the City of Rockland for their support."

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

"… lower left, possibly members of one of the many bands. Note that the water of Johnson Bay beyond the end of the street is not visible, probably a…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - John R Braden

"… with an echo loud and long, There’s a mighty band from “Aroostook land” with heart and hand so true They are with you to stay and they’re backing…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield's Tuscan Opera House

"… in which workers from various trades would band together to help one another; later during the 17th century when guilds began to fade away, and…"

Lubec, Maine - Timeline

"… established 1965 • Lubec High School Marching Band represents Maine in the Cherry Blossom Parade, Washington, D.C."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - More on the Old Ell

"… talking to local fishermen on the Citizen’s Band radio. Kids were welcome to join Mame for casual meals too: much to the delight of young visitors…"