Maine Memory Network

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Welcome to New Portland!

"Welcome to New Portland! New Portland Town Sign X Welcome to New Portland! Here at our site, you can explore many different historical…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Lillian Nordica, Farmington, ca. 1911

"… Library Description Lillian Nordic signed her photograph, "To the library, Lillian Nordica." The date is uncertain, but it is thought…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Memorial Day, Presque Isle, 1888

"… name, "Bouquet." Above the second floor is the sign, "Photography Rooms." Note the late 1880's fashions."

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Wabanaki Agency in the Proprietor Records - Page 3 of 5

"… was not uncommon to see multiple Wabanaki leaders sign deeds, or to see the same leaders sign deeds for the same land, with different settlers."

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Taverns, People, and Scenes

"Tavern sign, Raymond, ca. 1850Maine Historical Society Tavern Sign Maine, mid 19th century Painted wood Collections of Maine Historical Society…"

Historic Hallowell - The Union Fire Club of Hallowell, Musters, & Carnivals

"… Nicole Bodge, Josh Cowing, Haley Houdlette, Signe Lynch, Quinton Stebbins Masquerade Ball, Fire Assocation, Hallowell, 1882Hubbard Free…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Mildred Thomas and Harold Sawyer, ca. 1910

"… Library Description Handpainted and signed photograph of Harold Sawyer and Mildred Thomas."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Kids at the quarry

"They searched for signs of the once-busy industry, from iron spikes left in the granite to boilers that generated the steam power for the quarry…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - More Permanent Settlers Arrive

"and Elijah Richardson who all signed a petition to Governor Bernard in 1768. The second major group of settlers came from Eastham, Cape Cod…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Life membership certificate, Farmington Public Library Association, 1917

"It is dated January 2, 1917, and signed by the President and the Treasurer of the Association. There is also a seal in the lower left-hand corner."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Balloon liftoff memorial, Presque Isle, 1981

"… Description Governor Joseph Brennan signed the guest book at the site where the Double Eagle II balloon lifted off from Presque Isle on…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The Great Depression

"… conducted a live interview with his aunt, Signe Gardner of Thomaston, as well. Along with Keith Shortall, Maine Historical Society staff also…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Grant-Wilson political rally, Augusta Depot, 1872

"Some of the signs in the illustration read, "Democrat House no illumination," "Three cheers for illumination on the left," and "Grant and Wilson."…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1900-1910 - Page 3 of 3

"… tailored front pleated skirt and no flare, a sign of the straightening silhouette. Towards the decade's end, the emergence of the one-piece dress…"

Lubec, Maine - Lubec's 1911 Centennial Celebration - Page 1 of 2

"… (for Maine was part of that state until 1820) signed into law the Legislative Act on June 19th, 1811, which separated the new Town from Eastport."

Maine's Road to Statehood - The Final Vote

"… and failure, Massachusetts Governor John Brooks signed the bill on June 19, and on the 26 of July Maine citizens voted 17,091-7,132 in favor of…"

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Beyond Borders: an historical overview - Page 2 of 6

"For Maine proprietors, “Indian deeds” signed with Native peoples in the seventeenth century became an important element of the argument."

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Reform and Repeal

"X W. C. T. U. Sign Early 20th century Courtesy of The Great Lost Bear, Portland This impassioned sign summarizes the attitude and goals of the…"

Historic Hallowell - Dr. John Hubbard

"… Hubbard's most notable act as Governor was to sign the "Maine Law"-An Act for the Suppression of Drinking Houses and Tippling Shops-the state's…"

Historic Hallowell - Hall-Dale 7th Grade Team 2011

"… Cole Leighton Bethany Lund Lilly Ly Signe Lynch Jayson Lynch Owen MacDonald Margaret Marseglia Kaylee Marston Jordan Marston MaKayla…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Tillson Testimonial

"… to his studies, but he loved his country more and signed up to serve on the 12TH of June in Company C of the 4th Maine regiment of volunteers."

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

"… figures whose names are not remembered on sign posts or placards, but whose contributions to city history should also be commemorated? Louis B…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Thomas White Dry Good Emporium, Bangor, 1864

"He reportedly signed up 110 men in two days for the 1st Maine Heavy Artillery, in which he became a captain."