Maine Memory Network

City of Portland Planning & Urban Development

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Historic Hallowell - Protect and Serve - Hallowell Fire and Police

"… others, and to deal with other violations of Town Ordinances. Crimes of violence and serious property offenses were the responsibility of the…"

Home: The Wadsworth-Longfellow House and Portland - The Privy

"In 1878, Portland passed an ordinance prohibiting residents from emptying or removing the contents of any privy vault within the city."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Roads: From Footpaths to Super Highway

"In 1658, the Massachusetts court passed an ordinance requiring ferries for transport across rivers. A ferry was established on the Spurwink River…"

Guilford, Maine - Modern History: 1966 to Present

"… were built, the library was renovated, and zoning ordinances were drafted, but not accepted so the entire planning board resigned in frustration."

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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