Mount Desert Herald

The Sea Serpent, His Visit to Southwest Harbor

Article describes legend of a sea serpent purportedly seen in waters of Mt. Desert Island near Southwest Harbor, in the 19th century. Nomenclature: Clipping, Newspaper

Death Notice of Daniel Somes

Death notice of Daniel Somes, 1803.1882, copied from the Mount Desert Herald of January 18, 1883. Includes biographical information on Somes.

Various Articles

Eight articles on various topics clipped from the Mount Desert Herald in the 1880's. Titles and dates include: The Norsemen Maine and its Development. 11/23/1882 The Ice Age. 10/19/???? A Dream. 11/6/1885 Intelligence Among Animals. 10/18/…

Articles Pertaining to Geology of Mt. Desert Island

Three short articles from the Mount Desert Herald pertaining to the geology of Mt. Desert Island. One article also discusses historical visitation by Norsemen to the shores of Mt. Desert Island. Nomenclature: Clipping, Newspaper