Maine Memory Network

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Aviation

"… aviators and followed current events relating to air travel intently, William Howard Gannett flew his plane all over the world and even sent back…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 3 of 4

"Transportation Through the Years Air Meet at Portland Airport in Scarborough, 1928Scarborough Historical Society & Museum Aviation: When…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 2 of 4

"… Trolleys: The Electrics Come to Town Open Air Trolley, Scarborough, ca. 1910Scarborough Historical Society & Museum As trains transported…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Historical Overview - Page 3 of 4

"… Scarborough complex became a flying school and air show site, but it shut down completely in the 1950s."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 1 of 4

"… but potential passengers were turning to air and automobile travel. Other attempts to remain solvent failed, such as eliminating certain stations…"

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Crime & Disaster - Page 1 of 2

"By the time the fire department arrived, after 4 am, the "roof was undulating like an inflated balloon" (page five)."

Surry Historical Society

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Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Founding of Acadia National Park

"… as essential to them ever and anon as are fresh air and sunshine to the body."Mount Desert Island Historical Society The island's growing…"

Historic Hallowell - The Boston Flint Company

"… because of all the particles that were in the air. When they would inhale, it would damage the workers' lungs. Mr."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford - Page 4 of 4

"… to granite rock, spray leaping high in the air, rainbow rising in the spray – a sight to behold! – unbelievable the power of the water, the great…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"Army Air Base; the construction of the Presque Isle Air Base in 1941 kicked off a building boom in the city that lasted into the 1950s."

Lubec, Maine - McCurdy Herring Smokehouse - Page 3 of 4

"The herring are “carried out into the open air, where they are allowed to remain until the water drains off of them and they have become sufficiently…"

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"It would serve as part of the Strategic Air Command. The City of Bangor welcomed the build-up of the air base and maintained a close relationship…"

Historic Hallowell - Energy

"… used coal stoves, fireplaces, wood stoves and hot air furnaces. They didn’t use oil, so basically everything was run off of coal or wood."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Additions and New Wing - 1824 to 1843

"… window openings allowed plenty of light and fresh air. The cells were warmed in the colder months by four box stoves. <- Prev."

Guilford, Maine - EVENTS - Page 2 of 3

"… caused two-by-fours to go flying through the air. The Low’s Bridge washed away; it was 130 years old."

Guilford, Maine - Special Events

"A parade ensued and was the beginning of a week-long celebration, “National Air Mail Week” . Part of the celebration was the special commemorative…"

Blue Hill, Maine - In Search of the Rustic Life

"… away from dirty cities and breathe fresh coastal air. Later, the 1950’s polio scare influenced this trend."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Bob Marley

"… Marley received national fame for his comedy, he aired on The Late Show with Dave Letterman, in 1999."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - "Fly Rod" Crosby - Page 1 of 3

"Early on she was prescribed fresh air; as much time in the outdoors as possible. During a particularly bad spell Fly Rod was carried up to the foot…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Riverside Park

"… at Riverside Park was the impressive open-air theater, with the Penobscot River and its passing boat traffic serving as a breathtaking backdrop…"

Hamlin Memorial Library and Museum

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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - National Blue Ribbon School

"… biodegradable balloons were released into the air to the cheers of students, teachers, and residents gathered at the school."

Surry by the Bay - Surry Village School

"… $2000.00, and it sported an attached three hole air conditioned toilet. However, because there was no running water, a big water bucket…"