Maine Memory Network

Maine's Road to Statehood - 1790s: A Growing Movement

"… Coasting Law, which would "result in irreparable damage" to the commercial interests of the mercantile coastal communities."

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Bridges of West New Portland

"Photo records indicate that this old bridge was damaged in 1926, when the weight of a truck caused the floor beams to collapse."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Hampden Academy

"… time, the fire burned out the floor and did much damage to the lower room and the gym equipment, which had been purchased four years earlier by…"

Lubec, Maine - S.S. Cumberland: Steamer Brought Passengers and Prosperity to Lubec but Met Tragic End

"The damage to the cargo will be heavy.” Tragedy Strikes Abandoned following the collision, the Cumberland was eventually purchased by the Joy…"

Lubec, Maine - Timeline

"… • Lubec Marina constructed, after a series of damaging storms it was dismantled 1999 • 50 lobster/crab, 89 commercial shellfish, 54 scallop, 38…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Intersection of Centre and Washington

"In 1914, the Music Hall suffered severe damage from an explosion due to a gas leak. In 1925, the Music Hall changed ownership to a pool hall, and the…"

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 4 of 5

"This building soon had extensive fire damage in 1979. The building was made of brick which could have been the reason it didn’t burn completely."

Lincoln, Maine - Other Early Hospitals

"He had suffered some bone damage that had to be bandaged. There, he was fixed up and sent home. The next day, his wife Jill, suffered some odd muscle…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"… his arrival, he found most of his stores damaged by bears. A few years later, in 1783, the entire town suffered when early frost destroyed corn and…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Early Settlers

"… done by Sarah Merry, but Lydia’s has less damage, and in truth, shows much more artistic talent than that of Sarah’s."

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"… Columbia Theatre and the YMCA building were not damaged. The last fire of the decade destroyed most of the residences and a church on the west side…"

Lubec, Maine - Canning Sardines in Lubec: Technology, the Syndicate and Labor

"… canneries in 1911, was convinced unemployment and damage to family life resulted. 4. Perspectives on Owners and Managers Sardine Company…"

Eastern Maine Medical Center

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