Maine Memory Network

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

"By 1930, most desks were portable, but were still used in the same way as the old desks and tables. However, in the 1960s, round tables became common…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Summary: The Future: Recycle or Start from Scratch?

"… along with power assembly tools including portable saws and nail guns make a compelling argument to just tear down and haul off the older buildings…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Chester Greenwood

"… things – a pipe vise, an umbrella holder, and a portable camp. These were never patented. He built a beautiful Victorian house for his family."

Acadia National Park

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Music in Maine - Sacred Music

"… because they require little maintenance and are portable. The instruments are smaller and less expensive than pianos, with a loud organ sound."