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The Millinocket Memorial library became a reality in 1919 when the town voted to raise $2,500.00 “to establish a free library to be dedicated to the memory of those who had died for their country.” In addition, Great Northern Paper Company added $1000.00 and Emma Schenck, wife of Garrett Schenck, GNP president, added $200.00. Local individuals donated numerous books for this first library. The library was located in the Gonya Block next to the Corner Drug Store and faced Central Street. This...

“Four Hundred A Day” is the caption and story accompanying a photo in a March,1953 Millinocket newspaper. Four hundred what, you ask? Well, it refers to 400 doughnuts a day being made by a local housewife! Mrs. Bryant Jenkins took over Joe’s Bakery in the 1940’s. A small establishment, she ran it for two years, then took over Hobb’s Lunch Cart (also known as Joe’s Diner). This was located next to the original MFD building (torn down & in 1951 became site of Millinocket Municipal Building)....

Young and old line the streets to watch a parade in their local town and Millinocket is no exception! Memorial Day, the 4th of July, town birthdays, Union groups, the Santa Claus Parade and more…citizens and various town groups have shown up through the years to participate and/or view the parades. With another parade time upon us, it seemed appropriate to check the Millinocket Historical Society collection for parade memorabilia. Among the oldest photos in the collection is one of an early...