Maine Memory Network

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor: Lumber Capital of the World

"1880Bangor Public Library From the first settlers of Bangor to the early 20th century, Bangor’s lumbering history has been rich and plentiful."

Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"The potentials of the land attracted early settlers. The soil was rich and well drained; abundant forests spread over the landscape; smaller water…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Brick Inn

"… his grandfather Supply, was one of the early settlers who came here from Stoughton, Mass. Supply brought his desire for music and education to a…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Hampden Academy

"X Text by Karyn Field The early settlers were very concerned about education. School was first held in private homes, with the teachers “boarded…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Schools

"… the commencement of the 19th century, the first settlers were limited in books, and it is surprising that so many grew up learning to read and…"

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 3 of 5

"The man who built the bridge was one of the first settlers. His name was Robert Low. As you can see, Low’s Covered Bridge was named after Robert Low."

Blue Hill, Maine - Educating Blue Hill

"Settlers came in quickly, and Blue Hill had a start to its education system. Blue Hill Academy was one of the first academies in the state of Maine…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Skyline Farm - Making and Preserving History

"Some of the earliest settlers here were three sons of the prominent Reverend Nicholas Loring, second pastor of the “Church Under the Ledge” near the…"

Lincoln, Maine - That Pioneer Spirit

"Lincoln’s early settlers must have possessed many characteristics that allowed them to survive and to prosper."

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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