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Getting Around EMMC Summer 2004

Eastern Maine Medical Center

A fold-out brochure of the services of the Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine, from the summer of 2004. Provides a diagram of the levels of the buildings as well as an artistic rendition of the campus's buildings between State Street and Hancock Street.
St. John's Church: A History and Appreciation: Produced on the Occasion of the Jubilee 2000

St. John's Catholic Church, Bangor, Maine and Richard W. Judd

A history of St. John's Catholic Church on York Street in Bangor, Maine, dating from the 1830s to 2000.
New Chimes: Newsletter of the Unitarian Universalist Societies of Bangor June 1995

Unitarian Universalist Society of Bangor
New Chimes: Newsletter of the Unitarian Universalist Societies of Bangor May 1995

Unitarian Universalist Society of Bangor
Park Street Chimes: Newsletter of the Unitarian Universalist Societies of Bangor April 1995

Unitarian Universalist Society of Bangor

Unitarian Universalist Society of Bangor newsletter
Black and White

Eastern Maine Technical College

This is a 1991 yearbook from the Eastern Maine Technical College, now Eastern Maine Community College.
Sargent Snowplows [Manufactured by Union Iron Works, Inc., Bangor, Maine, U.S.A]

Union Iron Works, Inc.

Traffic paralyzed-streets choked with wallowing trucks -- street cars standing idle -- country highways drifted high with unbroken snowthe wheels of industry almost motionless -- the food supply of millions threatened -- every winter all this happens when the big blizzards sweep across the northern sections of the country.

Business must continue without interruption. Freight and express shipments must get to the railroads; mail, express and freight deliveries must proceed without delays to manufacturing concerns, business houses and individuals. Coal, food and other supplies must be transported. Physicians' cars and ambulances must be able to promptly reach the sick or injured.

Fire is a constant danger to the community, and streets blocked with snow constitute a tremendous and constant fire peril. Streets must be constantly open for the movement of fire-fighting apparatus.

The whole business life of the city, of the community, of the whole surrounding country is directly dependent upon free and uninterrupted traffic over streets and public highways no matter how severe the snowfall or how bad the weather.

The public has come to realize just what these snow blockades are costing 111 loss of business as well as inconvenience and throughout the Northern States, there 1s a fast increasing demand for proper snow fighting equipment.

Sargent plows solve the question.
Our Penobscot River Heritage

Joanne Monaghan

Opening paragraph:

As early as 900 A.D. Vikings came to Penobscot Bay, perhaps to settle, perhaps to hunt and fish and leave again. Although they left no written records, Norse coins and artifacts testify to their presence here. Sebastian Cabot, son of John Cabot, arrived in 1498 and was the first European to come to Penobscot Bay and leave a written record. He was soon followed by others, all drawn into the search for the fabled Indian City of "Norumbega" that was supposed to lie on the River Penobscook, "place of rocks." None found the promised streets of gold overflowing with untold wealth and precious gems. Instead they found "one of the finest rivers in the whole world" as Andre Thevet, French traveller and Franciscan monk wrote in 1555, and "a high country full of great woods" according to English explorer Martin Pring in 1603.
Welcome to Greater Bangor 1978

Greater Bangor Chamber of Commerce

Feature many photographs of Bangor sites and institutions, many in vibrant color. Has some great advertisements for local businesses. Also includes brief overviews Brewer, Old Town, Hampden, Hermon, Orono, Veazie, and Bucksport.
1978 Maine Republican State Convention Program

Maine Republican State Committee

Program of events and speakers for the 1978 Maine Republican State Convention held at the Augusta Civic Center May 19-20.
60 Years of Cole's Express

Cole's Express

Showcases, through color and black & white photographs, a timeline, maps, and more, the history of Cole's Express. Started in 1917 by A.J. "Allie" Cole, this company became a giant in the trucking and transportation industry in New England and the Canadian Maritimes. A highlight of this booklet are photographs of over 200 employees of the company circa 1977.
Penobscot County, Maine

Commissioners of Penobscot County,

This book has a purpose. It is designed to bring you up to date with Penobscot County. It will indicate the direction the economy is developing, and depict why Penobscot County is a superior place in which to live.

It has been prepared under the auspices of the Penobscot County Commissioners with the cooperation of town officials and advertisers loyal to regional development.

We hope it will encourage you to visit Penobscot County, begin a business, establish an industry, build a life. We hope you will pay our message the close attention we feel it deserves.
Greater Bangor Area, Maine [1974]

Greater Bangor Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Bangor Chamber of Commerce and its member firms take pride in presenting the Bangor area story. We are pleased to make available this book, which presents the assets of the Bangor area in words and pictures.
Penobscot Policy Choices: a Summary of the Findings of the Penobscot River Study Team

Penobscot River Study Team

Preface

The Penobscot River is one of the most extensively researched rivers in Maine. Some skeptics have noted a negative relationship between the amount of such research and constructive action. In an effort to synchronize the two a bit more closely we offer what we hope is a fairly nontechnical primer on the river's water pollution problems, condensed from the results of a two-year multidisciplinary research project. We also offer a brief review of public pollution policy issues and suggestions for future action.

When the Penobscot Valley was in its heyday as the lumber capital of the world, around the middle of the last century, one used to be able to walk from Bangor to Brewer across the Penobscot River on the decks of the ships at anchor. This waterborn commerce is largely gone now, but sometimes it still seems as if one could walk across the River on its thick covering of foam. These images convey the region's spirit at different times, the first of vitality and expanding opportunity, the second of stagnation - both environmental and economic.

Contributors from the University of Maine at Orono: Richard Harvey, editor (Sociology), Franklin Woodard (Sanitary Engineering), Charles Wallace (Business Administration), James Henderson (Political Science), Harriet Henry (Law), John Maroney and Gary White (Wildlife Management), and Edgar Imhoff (Hydrology).
Bangor Brewer Hampden

Bangor-Brewer-Hampden League of Women Voters

Details the history, local government, education, municipal services, recreation, and planning and development of Bangor, Brewer, and Hampden circa 1973. Among the picture are the Bangor International Airport and the Paul Bunyan statue.
Warning! To the People of Maine

Citizens Against a Power Authority of Maine

A pamphlet published by Citizens Against a Power Authority of Maine opposing a referendum proposed in State of Maine Legislative Document No. 1760 of the 106th Legislature. LD No.1760, if enacted, would create a Power Authority of Maine intended to "provide an adequate supply of electric power and energy for the residents of this State as a whole at the lowest possible cost consistent with sound utility practices; for the purposes of developing the natural resources of the State; stimulating the agricultural, recreational, general economic and industrial growth of the State, and thereby promoting the general health and welfare of the people of the State, there is created the Power Authority of Maine with the powers and duties" of such an authority. On November 6, 1973, the vote failed in state-wide election 95,645 to 151,480, or 38.7% to 61.3%.
Eastern Maine People Build Their Medical Center

Eastern Maine Medical Center

This undated pamphlet provides campaign fundraising information for a renovation project for Eastern Maine Medical Center. Though undated, the pamplet is likely from 1971. Architectural sketches show existing builidings and the planned renovations to the hospital campus.
Bangor Public Library: A Photographic Tour

Marjorie Anne Moore

Bangor Public Library founded in 1883 opened its doors on Harlow Street on December 20, 1913. The main building houses three public service departments: Circulation, Children's and Reference. Behind the scenes departments include Office personnel, Accessions and Classification Department, Catalog Department, Periodicals and Binding Department and Extension Department. The stacks are located at the rear of the building.
Bangor, Maine: Comprehensive Plan Summary 1969

Bangor, Maine Planning Board

To the Citizens of Bangor:

It is our privilege to .present herewith the revised Comprehensive Plan for the City of Bangor. In view of the significant economic, social, and physical change expected to occur in Bangor and the surrounding urban area during the next twenty-year period, we regard a sound long-range plan for guiding urban improvement, growth, and development as essential to our community well·being. Therefore, we emphasize the importance of general recognition and official sanction of the goals and objectives set forth herein.

Although the Comprehensive Plan cannot be all things to all people, due weight and consideration has been given to all factors which might affect the economic, social, and Physical development of our community so that the ultimate plan would be as broad, inclusive, and realistic as possible in serving the interests, needs and desires of all of the people of Bangor. Only the key planning elements are presented in this report; further detail on any phase of the plan is available at the office of the Bangor Planning Department.
Penobscot County, Maine (1969)

Kent Ward and Penobscot County Commission

The reader is cordially invited to browse through the pages of this informational booklet on one of Maine's fastest-growing regions. The stories and photos, we are sure, will delight the vacationist, interest the retiree and young couple, and strongly attract the businessman and industrialist.

Whatever your demands for living, working or playing, you will discover all the answers in this descriptive magazine on the County that started "with a mighty river". The Penobscot County Commissioners, various town officials, business and professional men, have all cooperated in the preparation of the book, gladly devoting precious time to furth er the interests of their County.
Welcome to the Bangor Daily News

Bangor Daily News

This newspaper has occupied four homes in its history, beginning at the Whig and Courier plant -- presently the site of the Eastern Trust and Banking Company building on State Street. After combining with the Bangor Daily News the newspaper moved to 150 Exchange Street, then to 170 Exchange Street. In August of 1955 the Bangor Daily News moved to its present location at 491 Main Street.

Pamphlet does not have a publication date. Last date mentioned in the text is 1967. We estimate date as 1968 to 1970.
The Symphony Women Present the Savoyards in Finian's Rainbow: Peakes Auditorium -- May 9, 10, 11, 1968

Bangor Symphony Orchestra and Bangor Savoyards

A pamphlet for the May 1968 production of the musical Finian's Rainbow presented by the Symphony Women (of the Bangor Symphony Orchestra) Bangor Savoyards.
Bangor & Urban Renewal: A Report 1958-1968

Bangor Urban Renewal Authority

This report presents a condensed summary of activities in the Urban Renewal program in Bangor from the time of its inception in 1958 to the present day -- a span of ten years.

Bangor's program has been ambitious in scale; in attempting to renew the major portion of the central business district through the Kenduskeag Stream Project and in providing a new 130-acre subdivision development in the Stillwater Park Project area. Both projects have required a great amount of detailed planning and several innovative approaches have been developed to deal with the many unique aspects of these projects.

Progress has been steadily maintained in both projects. The Stillwater Park Project is, for all intents and purposes, complete with the exception of land disposition. The demand for residential building lots has been slow since the first offering of land was made in 1966. However, the market picked up substantially during the current year and it is hoped that sufficient development will take place in 1969 to enable the Authority to make application for a major completion Grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Memorial to the Second Maine Regiment of volunteers in the Civil War

Mount Hope Cemetery Corporation

Foreword

The purpose of the publication of this booklet by Mount Hope Cemetery Corporation is to make more widely available the story of the heroic Second Maine Regiment of Volunteers in the Civil War.

The memorial structures erected on the cemetery grounds will serve to perpetuate the name and record of the Regiment among those who have occasion to visit the premises.

It is hoped that this booklet combining the history of the Regiment with pictures of the memorial will reach a larger audience and thus carry out the intent of the donor Luther H. Peirce, to honor in the highest degree the comrades with whom he shared the fortunes of war.

The following account of THE SECOND MAINE REGIMENT is quoted from "Maine in the War for the Union: A History of the Part Borne by Maine Troops in the Suppression of the American Rebellion" by William E. S. Whitman and Charles H. True, Lewiston, Maine, 1865, Nelson Dingley, Jr., & Co., Publisher. The text is the complete chapter 3 of that book.
Bangor Daily News Inside Story

Bangor Daily News

Bangor's first newspaper, the Bangor Weekly Register, was established in 1815 and from this emerged the Bangor Daily Whig, in 1834. There was nothing in the docile and precise beginning of that publication, on July 1 of that year, to indicate that some day it would become the largest daily newspaper in Maine. The Whig claimed a daily circulation of 2,000 in 1834, while Bangor's population was estimated at about 4,500. Today, the Bangor Daily News average daily circulation is 78,428 and the City of Bangor population is estimated at over 40,000. The story of how a newspaper outdistanced its local population is a fascinating one.

Publication date not listed on booklet. Last date referenced inside is 1966. We estimate publication to be between 1967 to 1970.