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Item 10035

Nadeau Lake lime deposit, 1925

Nadeau Lake lime deposit, 1925

Contributed by: Nylander Museum Date: 1925 Location: Fort Fairfield; Fort Fairfield Media: Photographic print

Item 10652

Blueberry burner, Orono, 1979

Blueberry burner, Orono, 1979

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1979-09-25 Location: Orono Media: Photographic print

Item 80356

Boneless Cod Fish box, ca. 1910

Boneless Cod Fish box, ca. 1910

Contributed by: Friendship Museum Date: circa 1910 Location: Friendship Media: Wood with paper label

Online Exhibits

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Fight or buy bonds, World War I poster, 1917

World War I and the Maine Experience

With a long history of patriotism and service, Maine experienced the war in a truly distinct way. Its individual experiences tell the story of not only what it means to be an American, but what it means to be from Maine during the war to end all wars.

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MMN Image 105643

State of Mind: Becoming Maine

The history of the region now known as Maine did not begin at statehood in 1820. What was Maine before it was a state? How did Maine separate from Massachusetts? How has the Maine we experience today been shaped by thousands of years of history?

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Carl A. Garris Jr. with lobsters, Portland, 1926

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.

Site Pages

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Cottage baby with student nurse, Farmington, ca. 1947

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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Map of Presque Isle, ca. 1870

Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"… Maine Farmer and later designated father of Maine agriculture, visited Aroostook County and the Presque Isle area and reported back to his readers…"

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Dam across Prestile Stream, Presque Isle, 1910

Presque Isle: The Star City - Arthur R. Gould

"Gould knew from his sales experience in Northern Maine that the area was in need of a bank, especially here in Presque Isle."