Maine Memory Network

Music in Maine - Community Music

"Meanwhile back home I was facing audiences full of Mainers with French heritage like myself unable to comprehend the meaning of these songs—stories…"

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - North New Portland Village

"All in all it is a great place to call home. This research was done by students at Carrabec Community School The New Portland Fair by C.L. & B.L."

Presque Isle: The Star City - John R Braden

"… as popular on the Canadian circuit as here at home. An estimated crowd of 25,000 watched him defeat world champion Margaret Dillon and competitor…"

Life on a Tidal River - Four Important Women of Bangor

"Conclusion The city of Bangor, Maine has been home to some very influential women over the years. All of these women have played a big part in the…"

Lincoln, Maine - That Pioneer Spirit

"… caused widespread damage to private gardens and homes. The torrential downpour was accompanied by gale winds together with lightening flashes that…"

Bangor Public Library

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Colby College Special Collections

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"But some students were taught at a central home. These groups were known as fireside or parlor schools."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"… were able to afford electric lighting for their homes and businesses. Within two years of Gould taking over, the company was able to pay dividends."

Blue Hill, Maine - Educating Blue Hill

"… of navigation class still existed for boys and home economics classes for girls developed later in the twentieth century."

Acadian Archives

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