Maine Memory Network

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"The confluence of the Kenduskeag River with that of the Penobscot River beckoned development. Yet, it would be more than a hundred and fifty years…"

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Politics and Enforcement

"1920 Collections of Frances Willard House Museum and WCTU Archives This is one of a number of anti-cider tracts."

Historic Hallowell - Blizzards in Hallowell

"Their houses, stores, and some of their relatives or friends died or were destroyed during the blizzard."

Guilford, Maine - Early Manufacturing - Page 2 of 3

"A long shaft running up the bank to the mill was connected to a waterwheel which supplied most of the power necessary."

Surry by the Bay - Nineteenth Century

"Toddy Pond itself was not a pond, but rather a river valley known as Eastern River until 1830 when dams were built to operate saw mills ."

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

"The Union church is listed as the next church to organize in West New Portland about a year later. Two churches were also built in 1838; the Free…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"John River and then back into the United States duty free. The farmers in the area catered to the lumber industry by growing grain, hay and potatoes…"

Colby College Special Collections

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"1880Farmington Historical Society Union School in Farmington Falls Farmington combined efforts with Chesterville and formed a Union School."

Eastern Maine Medical Center

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