Maine Memory Network

John Martin: Expert Observer - Circus swing, Boston, 1853

"… swing, he wrote, "The introduction of swing exercises on a rope as below commenced in this Circus which was as wonderful as any feats were…"

Lincoln, Maine - Ballard Hill School, Lincoln, ca. 1930

"Wright. The morning exercises were performed by Mr. Wright. He then read a few passages from the Bible."

Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln Theater

"… also be a bad thing because no one will want to exercise as much. Not many people like to drive to the theater in Bangor just to watch a movie…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Maine's Pauper Laws and the Cumberland Overseers of the Poor

"… no visible means of support, who live idly and exercise no ordinary or daily lawful trade or business to get their living by..." could be bound out…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox: Lime Works

"… with the zeal, industry and integrity you exercised the last year in the manufacture of lime in my employ, I am desirous of of your superintendence…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Dancing Fraternity, City of Bangor, 1868

"For Martin, dancing was sport, exercise – and a means to demonstrate proper behavior and social status."

Guilford, Maine - Special Events

"At 2:30 pm in the Town Hall, exercises were held, the highlights being the History by Henry Hudson, Esq., of Guilford and the oration by Rev."

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

"… moved.(5) It was later burned down as a training exercise for firefighters. The Oak Hill station was built near the bottom of Oak Hill where 44-46…"

Otisfield Historical Society

View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.

Bangor Public Library

View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.

Acadian Archives

View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.

Eastern Maine Medical Center

View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.