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Still Image		Waldo-Hancock Bridge, Bucksport, Maine Fogler Special Collections, Still Image Postcard, "Waldo-Hancock Bridge, Bucksport, Maine." Shows a large suspension bridge over the Penobscot River, with steamship passing beneath. (Relevance: 4426) Find Similar Resources	Bridges Rivers Steamboats Transportation

Moving Image		They Came By Sea MPBN: Home Series, Moving Image, 00:28:01 Europeans arrived here by sea, attracted by the region's phenomenal fisheries and the natural resources visible on the coast. At first, they weren't interested in establishing permanent settlements but, as an appreciation for the economic value of Maine's natural resources grew, colonial settlement began. Today, Maine continues to rely on the economic advantages available through the natural resources of the coast. (Relevance: 2775) Find Similar Resources	Fishing/Fisherman History - Colonial Period

Text		1847 agreement for ship building between James L. Todd and John Smith Maine Historical Society, Text Agreement between James L. Todd of Phippsburg with John Smith to build a ship. The names on the contract were changed on April 4, 1848. (Relevance: 1978) Find Similar Resources	Contracts Manuscripts Moody, William O. Shipbuilding -- Maine Shipbuilding -- Maine -- Phippsburg Smith, Jacob Smith, John Todd, James L.

Moving Image		Climate Change: In Our Backyard MPBN: Quest Series, Moving Image, 0:56:45 Using close-to-home examples, the views of leading scientists come alive as they show how climate change can affect almost every aspect of our lives - and in turn, how we affect the climate. (Relevance: 1942) Find Similar Resources	Climatic changes Ecology/Energy

Text		Diary of Capt. John Davison, 1846 Maine Historical Society, Text John Davison, a schooner captain from Augusta who was involved in East coast trade, kept a logbook of his journeys on the ship Yucatan, 1846. (Relevance: 1664) Find Similar Resources	Davison, Caleb Henry Davison, John Davison, John -- Diaries Logbooks Manuscripts Seafaring life -- Description and travel Ship captains -- Maine Yucatan (Ship) -- Logbooks

Moving Image		Winter MPBN: Quest Series, Moving Image, 0:56:43 For those plants and animals that don't migrate south for winter, a lot of preparation goes into getting ready for winter. When it comes to dealing with winter, plants and animals know things we humans don't. (Relevance: 1573) Find Similar Resources	Winter -- New England Ecology/Energy Seasons -- New England Natural history -- New England

Moving Image		Trails, Rails, and Roads MPBN: Home Series, Moving Image, 00:28:01 The story of transportation in Maine is the story of the state's ongoing challenge to keep its people connected both to economic markets and to each other. Whether it's Route 113 in western Maine, US Route 1 meandering up the coast, or the once plentiful rail routes that joined every corner of the state, Maine's communities have been formed by the patterns of transportation. (Relevance: 1492) Find Similar Resources	Transportation Railroads

Still Image		Lewiston, Me. M. C. R. R. Bridge across the Androscoggin River Fogler Special Collections, Still Image Postcard, "Lewiston, Me. M. C. R. R. Bridge across the Androscoggin River." View of railroad train on bridge crossing river. (Relevance: 1439) Find Similar Resources	Bridges Railroads Railroads Rivers Transportation

Still Image		Maine Central Bridge over Kennebec River, Waterville, Maine Fogler Special Collections, Still Image Postcard, "Maine Central Bridge over Kennebec River, Waterville, Maine." View of railroad bridge and falls. (Relevance: 1430) Find Similar Resources	Bridges Railroads Railroads Rivers Transportation

Still Image		Carlton Bridge over Kennebec River, Bath, Maine Fogler Special Collections, Still Image Postcard, "Carlton Bridge over Kennebec River, Bath, Maine." (The bridge was built in 1927. The number 1900 on the image is the postcard company's inventory number.) Notice the railroad cars and tracks in the foreground. (Relevance: 1399) Find Similar Resources	Bridges Railroads Railroads Transportation

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