Keywords: Boot Cove
Item 75640
Contributed by: Lubec Historical Society Date: 1975 Location: Lubec Media: Kodachrome slide
Item 78668
Seining herring, Lubec, ca. 1940
Contributed by: Lubec Historical Society Date: circa 1940 Location: Lubec Media: Photographic print
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Maine Eats: the food revolution starts here
From Maine's iconic lobsters, blueberries, potatoes, apples, and maple syrup, to local favorites like poutine, baked beans, red hot dogs, Italian sandwiches, and Whoopie Pies, Maine's identity and economy are inextricably linked to food. Sourcing food, preparing food, and eating food are all part of the heartbeat of Maine's culture and economy. Now, a food revolution is taking us back to our roots in Maine: to the traditional sources, preparation, and pleasures of eating food that have sustained Mainers for millennia.
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Drawing Together: Art of the Longfellows
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is best know as a poet, but he also was accomplished in drawing and music. He shared his love of drawing with most of his siblings. They all shared the frequent activity of drawing and painting with their children. The extended family included many professional as well as amateur artists, and several architects.
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Surry by the Bay - Nineteenth Century
"… and dealers selling dry and fancy goods, boots, crockery, paints, groceries, confectionery, etc."
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Music in Maine - Radio Cowboys and Country Music
"… Western wear fashion trends, including cowboy boots and hats, and “western yoke” pipe trimmed outfits."