Maine Memory Network

Western Maine Foothills Region - Regional and Town History

"While the region retains its rural small-town nature, inhabitants can much more easily commute to jobs in those cities and even Portland to the south."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - About Us

"A small group of dedicated volunteers and professionals was formed, who could bring an array of different backgrounds and specialties to the project."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding

"… that a few industrious men with ability built small vessels for fishing soon after they arrived in the area."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Narrative

"… of 1977, a permanent cross was erected in a small park overlooking the Thomaston town landing at the westward bend of the river."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Notable Residents

"A small office building sat below his house on East Main Street, near the house of Jonathan Cilley, at one time one of his students."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - 1850 to 1870

"However, the small farmhouse on the estate was spared and utilized as the Thomaston Depot until 1956, when it was sold to the DAR."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Raymond Wallace

"… a man coming around with ice and we would eat the small pieces. What was schooling like? I went to school in Thomaston."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Thomaston Expands - 1805 to 1846

"… housed in a granite building, joined several small dry goods stores. Several businessmen joined together to build the brick Union Block, each…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Welcome to Strong

"… and revisit some of the stories that shaped this small community and its inhabitants in the western mountains of Maine."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Grand Army of the Republic

"… in size from fewer than two dozen members in small towns, to more than one thousand in some cities."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Wood Products of Strong

"However, the wood mills turned this small town into a thriving community. Not only did they provide employment for the residents, but workers came…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Village Schools

"… winter the building was often so cold that only a small area near the register was barely comfortable."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - National Blue Ribbon School

"… would be added, as well as two rooms for small group testing, and new gym bleachers. A special feature was a new handicapped accessible classroom…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The John Ruggles House

"… 2008Thomaston Historical Society At one time a small one-storey building, used as Mr. Ruggles law office, stood just below to the east."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Additions and New Wing - 1824 to 1843

"A small building was erected to house women. Their disposition and employment continued to be a “troublesome affair” for several years."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The "Edward O'Brien", the "Washington B. Thomas", & "Edna Hoyt"

"… cut a furrow five feet deep, tearing down many small trees. Captain's Cabin, "Washington B. Thomas," Thomaston, ca."

Home: The Wadsworth-Longfellow House and Portland - The House, 1786-1960

"… 1785-1786, the surrounding town of Falmouth was small and rural. View slideshow: The Wadsworth-Longfellow House, 1786-1960 The images in the…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"… heart of the City of Ships, encompasses only a small portion (less than one-half square mile), of the City’s total area of more than 9 square…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Intersection of Centre and Washington

"In 1941, Sears opened its only small-town national chain branch on the north side of Centre Street, despite the small facility and limited parking."

Skowhegan Community History - Lakewood Theater

"The small, yet enjoyable park, brought both amusement and theatrical features to the towns nearby. A Madison Spiritualist group was one of the first…"

Guilford, Maine - WELCOME

"… Historical Society Welcome to Guilford, a small central Maine mill town with an industrial heritage reaching back two hundred years; young, as…"

Guilford, Maine - PEOPLE

"… a school for the children living there in the small town of Guilford. This is the history of Robert Low in Guilford."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"… the Farmington Historical Society from Parkman, a small town in Piscataquis County. It was used as a school bus there."

Guilford, Maine - Historic Buildings - Page 1 of 2

"1890Guilford Historical Society Here is the Guilford Town Hall as it was originally built, circa 1890."