Maine Memory Network

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…"

Lincoln, Maine - Thomas G. Libby

"Most aren’t ever brave enough to sign up for the army in their lifetime. While Thomas G. Libby was in the army, he was shot in the left hand and…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"Thirty days later, this act - signed by Edmund S. Muskie - was made into law. The islands’ ferry system was now state owned and operated."

Lincoln, Maine - That Pioneer Spirit

"signed [into law] by Governor Kenneth Curtis, and then went to referendum in the 16 towns” (Lincoln News, July 1967)."

Lincoln, Maine - Aroostook War

"… killed due to fighting in the war thanks to the signing of a treaty. The people that did die, died of an illness or an injury."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Early Settlements

"Although road signs to Pripet still exist, no one knows the actual boundaries or how it got it’s name."

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…"

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…"

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…"

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 - Our Work and Our Team

"The nineteen-sign, illustrated walking tour, reminded us again of the richness of our historical resource."

Historic Hallowell - Carvers and Quarrymen

"… other notable works is the carving of "Library" sign over the front door of Hubbard Free Library. He is buried in Hallowell."

Historic Hallowell - Ice Harvesting on Cascade Pond

"… winter farmers would come with their teams and sign on to haul ice. During the Depression, when times were real bad, I can remember all the people…"

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 - Lineman's Journal

"When I was out today people kept putting out signs for people to come and help them and one said, “roses are red, violets are blue, CMP, we need you”…"

Historic Hallowell - Ice Harvesting on Cascade Pond ~ A Family Affair

"… winter farmers would come with their teams and sign on to haul ice. During the Depression, when times were real bad, I can remember all the people…"

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…"

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

"… Legislature, 176 male residents of Cumberland who signed a petition to the Legislature that year noted that “the town business [is] done at North…"

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

"Signed, Senate of ther Hanse Town of Lübeck.” The weekly Lubec Herald newspaper reported the document one week later in its June 28th edition."

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Why Study the History of Drinking?

"… brought new brewing and distilling traditions—the signs of their cultures and often the means to fortune."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Carroll's Auto Sales - Page 2 of 3

"… coming this way (north) and when James saw the sign for Old Town he said, “This isn’t the way to Waterville."

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