Maine Memory Network

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - The Colony Continues to Grow, 1874 - 1900

"… rail system would provide a means for students to attend high school in nearby Caribou and spectators to attend the Winter Carnivals in the 1930s."

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Sports

"Sports High School Sports View a High School Sports Slideshow Sports, as in newspapers around the globe, occupied a prominent role in the…"

Guilford, Maine - Modern History: 1966 to Present

"The last class graduated from the “old high school” that year, and a new one was erected at the edge of the village."

Skowhegan Community History - Bloomfield Academy

"The purpose was to create the town's first high school as a private academy. A board of directors was appointed and among the members were Eli…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 1 of 4

"Lord, was hired at the high school and was often praised for his ability to teach. With more students and more teachers the school system kept…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 604-650

"Littlefield Bangor Girls First Select School Third Parish Church Prof. George Shepard First Baptist Church Thomas A. Hill"

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 1 of 5

"… Building, Guilford Fire Station 3) Guilford High School, Braeburn Hotel, Low's Covered Bridge 4) Guilford Memorial Library, Chase-Em-In Tea Room…"

Guilford, Maine - Pre-Settlement And The First 100 Years

"Twenty-one dollars was eventually raised, a school board elected, and the first school was kept in the loft of Capt John Bennett’s shed until the…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Stephen Titcomb and the Settlement of the Sandy River Valley

"Blinding snow and high winds forced the Titcomb’s to seek refuge with this family. Betsey Titcomb and her children remained with the Norton’s for…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - John Frank Stevens

"It was Stevens who proposed building a high level canal with dams and locks instead of a sea level one like the French were trying to do."

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Elusive Championship

"… played today, as shown in a game against Brewer High School, 1918, when Brewer beat Hampden with a score of 14-13."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"And the Normal School would be the catalyst for improved education in the public sector. Farmington is a proud community – proud of their downtown…"

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 2 of 5

"The new hose house had high towers for hanging hose to dry and a large stove to heat. Upstairs in the house there was a room for the meetings to be…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 2 of 4

"… Curricular Danielle, grade 6 Scarborough High School Track Team, 1921Scarborough Historical Society & Museum The Scarborough School System's…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - ABOUT US

"Project ASPIRE At Biddeford High School, our shared vision is that all students will graduate with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Introduction

"… aspects of the town, including its historic high school, Hampden Academy. Since the 1990s drivers on Route 1A entering Hampden have been welcomed…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 4 of 4

"… Museum Over time, the curriculum for Scarborough High School has drastically changed. As our society evolves, new curricula have emerged to match…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - EXPLORE the history of Biddeford, Maine...

"1905McArthur Public Library Biddeford High School & Universalist choir musical program, 1891McArthur Public Library South Side of Main…"

Skowhegan Community History - The Skowhegan Island

"… new buildings, such as the first bank, the high school, two churches, the fire station, a dairy treat -- one of the first in Maine -- and a new…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Expansion

"… Park, a rustic amusement park built on the banks high above the Penobscot. A round trip ticket to the park, from the Main Road just over 2 tenths…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - A Look Inside the Classroom Over Time - Page 3 of 4

"… Graduation Kristen, grade 7 Scarborough High School Graduation Program, June 16, 1893Scarborough Historical Society & Museum Graduations…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - About Us

"… member worked with an Islesboro Central School high school senior to write the Narrative/Historical Overview about Islesboro’s history."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VII. Flow and ebb: the effects of industrial peak & global upheaval (1900-1955) - Page 2 of 3

"… moving on to public, parochial or private high schools--boys and girls. Many went off to college."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VIII. Changing course and new beginnings (1955-Present) - Page 2 of 2

"Photograph by Jamiee Beatson, Biddeford High School. X Biddeford, however, has other plans for itself."