Maine Memory Network

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

"… wood with many uses was used for masts for ships, lobster traps, and lumber for houses. The workers were the lumberjacks who would work for months…"

Blue Hill, Maine - A Real Downeast County Fair

"… to great French Fries from Maine potatoes to a lobster dinner. There is something for everyone. In the Exhibition Hall, there are many vegetable…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Discover the Story of Blue Hill - Page 2 of 4

"… century the in-shore fisheries, herring and lobster, scallops and clams, remained strong. Local fishermen moved quickly and easily from one fishery…"

Surry by the Bay - Nineteenth Century

"… fell around around 10:30 at night, there would be lobster boat lights flashing all along the Neck and the boats would come in, off-load liquor, and…"

Malaga Island: a story best left untold - Explore photos from the "Malaga Island: A Story Best Left Untold" documentary

"… a few descendants now store some of their lobster traps and fishing gear there. But, the island remains relatively untouched."

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"… demise those fishermen who remained turned to the lobster, scallop, shellfish and urchin fishery. Salmon aquaculture has also grown in Lubec and…"

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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