Maine Memory Network

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - II. Pinkies, wherries, skiffs and chebaccos: Early Settlement

"He was released from St. Pelagie in 1830, an old man who now knew the prison as his home. After three days of freedom, Swan set out to turn himself…"

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Politics and Enforcement

"Collections of Maine Historical Society B St 96 A native of Ireland, Civil War veteran Murphy was pulled from jail by Capt."

Music in Maine - Community Music

"John River in Maine’s Acadian heartland. When she passed away in 1998, I inherited her cherished notebook of old Acadian folksongs, making me the…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Soldiers Of The Civil War

"He was then captured on June 24, 1864, at St. Mary’s Church Virginia. He died on October 6, 1864, in Andersonville Prison of scorbutus."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Early History - 1719 to 1740

"George River in what was later to become known as the Prison Quarry. The lime industry soon became a staple of the economy, which continues to this…"

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

"Thurlow’s grandsons, Michael and John Thurlow. To maintain healthy stocks and assure consumer food safety, clamming is highly regulated."

Mercy Hospital - Sisters of Mercy

"Beginning at The House of Mercy (later named St. Catherine’s Convent), the Sisters of Mercy quickly spread across Ireland and Great Britain."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Rustic furniture, Bangor, 1865

"… the arm chair, 5 days for the oval chair, 8 days for the sofa and 5 days for the trellis. View additional information about this item on the…"

Aroostook Historical and Art Museum

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John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 2 of 2

"John Martin backbend, Bangor, 1844Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum The growing Raynes family and John Martin moved several times to…"

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

"The town office has been moved across from the vacant school on School St. The boom is definitely over."

John Martin: Expert Observer - First balloon ascension, Bangor, 1857

"John Martin (1823-1904), a Bangor accountant and shopkeeper, attended. He wrote, "This was one of the most magnificient sights I ever witnessed in…"

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

"… brick building is captured in a drawing done by John Martin (1823-1904), an accountant and shopkeeper who wrote and illustrated a journal…"

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

"1758 John Greenwood (1727-1792) Oil on bed ticking Collections of The Saint Louis Art Museum This vision of Yankee mariners in various states of…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - John R Braden

"… All Race won at Bangor, Maine Sept 21, 1922 by John R Braden (John Willard, Driver) lowering the track record from 206 ¾ made by Earl Jr 1913 to…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - V. Changing times: the Swan’s Island Ferry

"… the mainland, run errands, and return on the same day. Due to the lower price of goods on the mainland, this new accessibility led to a decline in…"

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Quenching the Thirst

"… Society X The Red Lane Holman Francis Day (1865-1935) Collections of Maine Historical Society 813 D331r Maine adventure writer Holman Day…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Groups, Clubs & Organizations - Page 3 of 3

"… who had been inspired by a play by the Irish poet John Banim about the legend of Damon and Pythias. This legend illustrates the ideals of…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Village Schools

"… at the old schoolhouse; the picnic on the last day, Arbor Day, and a Friday afternoon when the primaries and intermediate grades hung Maybaskets."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Porter Family

"One day, when she was getting off the train, she caught her skirt and was dragged quite a distance. Her leg was seriously injured, and she endured a…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Railroad

"The Railroad Text By: Strong School 7th and 8th Graders, 2011-2012 Return to Student Research Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad station…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - The Cheese Factory

"The Cheese Factory Text By: Strong School 7th and 8th Graders, 2011-2012 Return to Student Research Cheese/Pantry BoxStrong Historical Society…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Wood Products of Strong

"Wood Products of Strong Text By: Carl Stinchfield and Dawn S. Pratt Return to Online Exhibits The importance of wood products to the Town of Strong…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox: Wharf, Store and Blacksmith Shop

"… on the blacksmith shop and tools, managing the business on his own account until 1805, when he turned it over it to John Gleason, Knox’s agent."