Maine Memory Network

John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 2 of 2

"… covering 1888-1889, which was in fact the final piece chronologically of his writings in this collection."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Bryants and Rockefellers: Two Seal Harbor Families

"… actions on the Cranberry Islands were vital pieces in the success of Mt. Desert Island and the mainland."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Project Overview

"… students began the writing process, trying to piece together everything they had learned since October."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Davenport Memorial and City Hall

"The Bath City Hall is an important piece of Bath's history because it's a memorial for Charles Davenport."

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

"… a 1,500 square foot house and put its mangled pieces in a dumpster to be hauled off in a matter of a few hours."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Brick Inn

"… years, the original lot was pared down, selling pieces off to people whose land abutted the original Belcher Lot."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Early Settlers

"Supply Belcher's Fowling Piece,c a. 1775Farmington Historical Society Mr. Belcher’s home remains in Farmington, although its exterior has changed."

Skowhegan Community History - The Skowhegan Island

"… they make popsicle sticks and other small wood pieces. In the early 1900s CMP, Central Maine Power, built two large dams and power stations that we…"

Historic Hallowell - Shipping

"Also you can still find pieces of coal near the river. The other business was Hamilton Coal. It was located where the Bulkhead is at the bottom of…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox: The Old Church on the Hill

"… located on the hill east of Mill River, upon a piece of land conveyed by Captain David Fales which was about 116 feet wide and 109 feet deep."

Skyline Farm

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

"Field pieces and cannons were placed among towns, courthouses, and parks. The members of the G.A.R. also gave battle flags, documents, and mementos…"

Music in Maine - Music Education

"Damrosch acted as guest conductor for the 100-piece camper orchestra in 1931, 1932, and 1934. The Kennebec Journal reported the camp asked Maine…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Building Of The Arts Era

"… diversity, and breadth of the comedy and tragedy pieces, as well as Draper's ability to capture so explicitly, the true "Mainer" in her piece "On a…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Emerson Letter

"One burst over our heads and a piece weighing a pound struck the ground ten feet from Sam’s head as he lay on the ground."

Lincoln, Maine - Catholic Church

"… found knowledge of this topic, write a creative piece (haiku, cinquain, story, song) about it" Indians Reside The first Catholics they were In our…"

Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln Historical Society - Page 1 of 2

"… found knowledge of this topic, write a creative piece (haiku, cinquain, story, song) about it” Historical Society Interactive, informative…"

Lincoln, Maine - Cars, Model T

"… found knowledge of this topic, write a creative piece (haiku, cinquain, story, song) about it" Cars Shiny, Dirty Parking, Driving, Steering Riding…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Raymond Wallace

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

Scarborough Historical Society & Museum

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Lincoln, Maine - Railroads

"… found knowledge of this topic, write a creative piece (haiku, cinquain, story, song) about it" Trains..."

Western Maine Foothills Region - Leonard Trask, the Wonderful Invalid

"… the coach door, opening a five inch gash, with a piece of iron penetrating his skull. This further deformed his spine, pushing his chin into his…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - Dixfield - Page 3 of 5

"… for the many hours volunteers spent on this old piece of history. To negotiate the heavily forested hills, roads were built to accommodate a stage…"

Music in Maine - Sacred Music

"… instrument, this bassoon disassembles into six pieces for transport. John Parker of London, England made this bassoon."