During a period when anti-communism almost became a national hysteria, a number of politicians used the opportunity to attempt to limit civil liberties and to intimidate their political opponents. When very few others would challenge this anti-democratic behavior, U.S. Senator Margaret Chase Smith delivered a speech on the Senate floor denouncing such tactics. This is…
The Declaration of Independence, essentially in following format, was printed and distributed by order of the Massachusetts Legislative Council. Each Maine town received a copy and had it read to the assembled inhabitants. This was their official notification of the Declaration. Since it was a type-set print, no signatures were included in this version. IN…
1976 PLATFORM – DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF MAINE Originally published in April, the Platform was updated with “Errata Sheets” dated 8/16/76. Changes from these updates are noted in the text below, with underlines indicating inserts and strikethroughs indicating deletes. The following is from the “General” section of the “Errata Sheets”: A. Chairperson should be read throughout…
The following is the annual report of the Piscataquis County Nursing Service rendered for the period of January 1, 1942 to December 31, 1942, for the town of Dover-Foxcroft. Emphasis has been placed on the health of the child of school age and Tuberculosis prevention. School Health Assistance of the nurse was given Dr. Noel…
To Irving C Trufant, or any Constable of the Town of Dover-Foxcroft, in the County of Piscataquis: GREETINGS: In the name of the State of Maine, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Dover-Foxcroft qualified to vote in town affairs, to assemble at Central Hall in said town,…
Chapter 67, Private and Special Laws, State of Maine Resolve relating to a state burial ground, and the erection of certain monuments. Resolved, That the governor and council be authorized to select a portion of the public ground in front of the capitol for the interment of public officers dying at the seat of government,…
Executive Orders are official acts of a governor to establish policies and practices for the Executive Branch in the administration of state government. These Orders may direct that certain actions be taken, that emergencies be dealt with in a prescribed way, etc. Here are some examples of the form and content of Executive Orders in…
February 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 1795 Incorporation of the towns of Lewiston and Litchfield 1802 Incorporation of the town of Minot 1807 Incorporation of the town of Montville 1807 Birth…
On this fourth day of December A.D. 1832 personally appeared in open court before the Hon. John Dickinson Judge of the Court of Probate now sitting, Benen Foster a Resident of the Parish of Wakefield, County of York Province of New Brunswick aged seventy two years, who being first sworn according to law doth, on…
Dr. Sylvester Gardiner was born in South Kingston, Rhode Island in 1707. He studied eight years in England and France. Returning to Boston he pursued a successful professional career. He established a store for the importation of drugs and acquired a fortune. Gardiner accumulated much real estate in Maine and became proprietor of one-twelfth part…
Grant of the Province of Maine CHARLES by the grace of God King of England Scotland France and Ireland Defender of the Faith, &c To all to whom theise Presents shall come Greeting Whereas Sir Ferdinando Gorges Knight hath been an humble suitor unto us to graunte and confirme unto him and his heires a…
A Grant of the Province of Maine to Sir Ferdinando Gorges and John Mason, esq., 10th of August, 1622 This indenture, made the 10th day of August, Anno Dom. 1622, and in the 20th yeare of the reigne of our Sovereigne Lord James, by the grace of God King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland,…
Governor Hannibal Hamlin, 1857 Gentlemen of the senate and house of representatives: You have assembled to discharge the legislative duties devolved upon you by the people of the state. It becomes my duty, under the provisions of the constitution, to communicate to you such information as I may possess, upon the condition of the state,…
Historically a collection of small villages, some on islands, the closest to a town center is the town office and the recycling center on the Mountain Road. See photos. Its population doubles in summer as seasonal residents return. Several easy hiking trails and nature preserves are at hand. A historic park is at Harpswell Center.
Grant of the Province of Maine CHARLES the Second by the Grace of God King of England Scotland France and Ireland Defender of the Faith &c. to all to whom these presents shall come Greeting Know yee that wee for divers good causes and consideracons us thereunto moving have of our especiall Grace certaine knowledge…
Grant of the Province of Maine CHARLES the Second by the Grace of God King of England France and Ireland Defender of the Faith &c. To all to whom these presents shall come Greeting Know yee that wee for divers good causes and consideracons have of our especiall grace certaine knowledge and meer motion given…
June 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Major-General Henry Knox Day. Officially designated to honor Major-General Henry Knox, of Thomaston, Revolutionary War general and hero, and Secretary of War under President…
June 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1683 Incorporation of the town of North Yarmouth 1792 Incorporation of the town of Buckstown, now Bucksport 1863 Maine came under enemy attack as…
Governor William King, 1820 RESOLVES OF THE LEGISLATURE OF MAINE, PASSED AT ITS SESSION, WHICH COMMENCED ON THE THIRTY FIRST DAY OF MAY, AND ENDED ON THE TWENTY-EIGHTH OF JUNE, ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND TWENTY ______________ MESSAGE OF THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE 0r MAINE, TO BOTH BRANCHES OF THE LEGISLATURE, June 2, 1820.…
Governor Angus S. King, Jr., January 5, 1995 Members of the Judiciary, the Legislature, the International Consular Corps, family, friends, and citizens of Maine: We have been through hard times together. Maine’s economy has been rocked by cutbacks in defense; by a crisis in the fisheries; by a drop in Canadian tourism; by a potato…