Maine Memory Network

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

"… War figure, and all-around interesting character, Swan followed the current trend of wealthy men acquiring large estates."

Rum, Riot, and Reform - A Call to Temperance

"… Napoleon of Temperance: Sketches of the Life and Character of the Hon. Neal Dow, Mayor of Portland and author of the Maine Liquor Law, New York, NY…"

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

"… very favorable articles appeared lauding the good character of Jernegan and Fisher – “The presence of these people is not only desirable for the…"

Lincoln, Maine - MacGregor's Spool Mill

"… then." Excerpts from the journal of fictional character Betsy Mire Year of 1875 A wonderful man swept into the town tonight."

Scarborough Historical Society & Museum

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Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"Bangor's river location defined its character; the lumber industry in Bangor seemed secure far into the future. Change, though, was in the offing."

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"… that would have long-term effects on the character of the downtown. Upon completion of the Carlton Bridge in 1927, Vine Street quickly became the…"

Eastern Maine Medical Center

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