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Commissioner of Education letter, Surry, 1952

Contributed by: Surry Historical Society Date: 1952-09-30 Location: Surry Media: Ink on paper

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Commissioner John Ogilvy's Letter Books, 1816–1819

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1816–1819 Location: Montreal Media: Ink on Paper

From Sewers to Skylines: William S. Edwards's 1887 Photo Album

William S. Edwards (1830-1918) was a civil engineer who worked for the City of Portland from 1876-1906. Serving as First Assistant to Chief Engineer William A. Goodwin, then to Commissioner George N. Fernald, Edwards was a fixture in City Hall for 30 consecutive years, proving indispensable throughout the terms of 15 Mayors of Portland, including all six of those held by James Phineas Baxter. Edwards made significant contributions to Portland, was an outstanding mapmaker and planner, and his works continue to benefit historians.

Raising Fish

Mainers began propagating fish to stock ponds and lakes in the mid 19th century. The state got into the business in the latter part of the century, first concentrating on Atlantic salmon, then moving into raising other species for stocking rivers, lakes, and ponds.

Life on a Tidal River - Early Railroads in Bangor - Page 2 of 2

"Print. Report of the Railroad Commissioners of the State of Maine. Augusta: Stevens and Sayward, 1867. Print."

Surry by the Bay - Weathervane Dispute

"Wilson G. Smillie penned a letter to the State Commissioner of Education explaining that the flagpole had been erected in memory of a respected…"

Duke Albanese - Maine Commissioner of Education (1996-2003)
by MLTI Stories of Impact Project

As Maine Commissioner of Education Duke Albanese kept the MLTI focused on learning.

Lionel "Toots" Bouthot: A life filled with music
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

From the age of 5, a lifetime of contributing to the musical fabric of Biddeford.