Maine Memory Network

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

"… supporters fly the Stars and Stripes, as well as the return of the troops. But he also lamented the increased crime in the city that accompanied…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Railroad into the Village

"… bridge buildings, of much large experience, might well envy him. Monday morning, the first car-load of timber for the new depot was landed upon the…"

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Lubec, Maine - Klondike: Lubec's Gold from Sea Water Hoax

"… 1898 rumors began to circulate that all was not well at Klondike and work was suspended on July 29."

Bath's Historic Downtown - 94 Front Street

"… for a long period of time, was one of Bath’s most well-known citizens of the early and mid 20th century. Merton O."

Life on a Tidal River - Bass Park: A History of Fillies, Fame, and Fun

"… horses race on the original track as they did well over a hundred years ago. In 1910 a baseball diamond was added to the park allowing baseball to…"

Life on a Tidal River - Early Railroads in Bangor - Page 1 of 2

"The event went well, in spite of the rain that fell that evening: the parade was a success, the President’s speeches—and those of the other…"

Guilford, Maine - Modern History: 1966 to Present

"King Cummings Park X Things were growing so well statewide that comprehensive plans for towns became mandatory."

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 4 of 5

"As well as getting 10 laptops to be divided by the two libraries, wireless internet was installed. Since 2003 the library's circulation has doubled…"

Lincoln, Maine - MacGregor's Spool Mill

"The business was doing well until August 21, 1885 when the mill burned down, along with 2,000,000 feet of lumber."

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Our Shared History - Page 3 of 4

"… with short periods of more moderate, as well as more severe, conditions. In 1816, Maine experienced the “Year Without a Summer,” a devastating year…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Educating Blue Hill

"Upton was a well-respected citizen of the town and was exceedingly faithful to his position, as was remarked on by many."

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - "Main Streets" of North Yarmouth and Cumberland

"New road construction projects were not always well received by property owners whose land was bisected by the new byways, and early records tell…"

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

"… pension and in 1911 his widow applied for hers as well. Henry H. Smith was born in November 1838. He enlisted and served as a corporal in the 2nd…"

Lincoln, Maine - That Pioneer Spirit

"… the hospital won national recognition from the Wellness Councils of America (WELCOA) for "promoting healthy living among employees"…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"… English, and math were included for the well-rounded young ladies. Lucy’s interest in the school waned after two years and the school closed."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"Fish and clams were plentiful, as well as wild duck. Wildlife included fox and mink. Deer arrived in the 1930s and are now abundant."

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"… in modes of transportation, cultural trends, as well as city-wide fires provided both positive and negative growth stimuli."