Maine Memory Network

Dinah, Carrabassett, ca. 1905

Contributed by: Stanley Museum Date: circa 1905 Location: Carrabassett Media: Photographic print

Admiral and Maud, Carrabassett, ca. 1905

Contributed by: Stanley Museum Date: circa 1905 Location: Carrabassett Media: Photographic print

Jones property, Island Avenue, Lot 25, Peaks Island, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Isabella M. Jones Use: Dwelling

Marcus/Savage residence elevations, Carrabassett Valley, 1997

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1997 Location: Carrabassett Valley Clients: George J. Marcus; Nancy Savage Architect: Carol A. Wilson

World Alpine Ski Racing in Maine

Sugarloaf -- a small ski area by European standards -- entered ski racing history in 1971 by hosting an event that was part of the World Cup Alpine Ski Championships. The "Tall Timber Classic," as the event was known, had a decidedly Maine flavor.

Student Exhibit: Benedict Arnold's March Through Skowhegan

Benedict Arnold arrived in Skowhegan on October 4th, 1775, and it was here that Arnold received his first offer of help from the colonists. Joseph Weston and his sons helped Benedict Arnold and his army cross over the Skowhegan Falls, but Joseph later got a severe cold from exposure and died of a fever on Oct.16th. His sons went back to the family home along the Kennebec for they were the first family to settle in Old Canaan or what is now Skowhegan.

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Bridges of East New Portland

"Carrabassett Bridge: Carrabassett River Bridge East New PortlandNew Portland Historical Society This bridge replaced the old Covered Bridge."

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - East New Portland Village

"The village lies along the banks of the Carrabassett River about four miles northeast of the West Village and three miles southwest of the North…"

Carrabassett Village and the Red Stallion Inn circa 1960
by David Rollins

The creation of Carrabassett Village and the Red Stallion Inn at Sugarloaf USA