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Historical Items

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Item 55191

Roasting marshmallows, Fairfield, ca. 1960

Contributed by: L.C. Bates Museum / Good Will-Hinckley Homes Date: circa 1960 Location: Fairfield Media: Photographic print

Item 66982

Byron & Fogg Coffee Can, Strong, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Strong Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: Strong Media: Tin can with ink on paper label

Item 103789

Richard Halpin with finger in turkey, Portland, 1936

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media Date: 1936-11-25 Location: Portland Media: Glass Negative

Tax Records

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Item 58132

136 Holm Avenue, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Edward G. Roast Use: Dwelling - Single House

Online Exhibits

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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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John P. Sheahan, 1st Maine Cavalry, 31st Maine Infantry

John P. Sheahan of Dennysville served in the 1st Maine Cavalry from August 1862 until March 1864 when he was commissioned as a lieutenant in Co. E of the 31st Maine Infantry. His letters reveal much about the life of a soldier, including political views and thoughts about the war.

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We Used to be "Normal": A History of F.S.N.S.

Farmington's Normal School -- a teacher-training facility -- opened in 1863 and, over the decades, offered academic programs that included such unique features as domestic and child-care training, and extra-curricular activities from athletics to music and theater.

Site Pages

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Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Indian Encampment: Behind the Scenes

"Sometimes, the rank, greasy smell of roasted porpoise also wafted through the camp either because someone was roasting a chunk of porpoise for dinner…"

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Life on a Tidal River - Three Civil War Letters - Page 1 of 4

"I will give you The bill of Fare Roast Turkey (captured while on Picket) Sweet Potatoes (bought at the moderate Price of 3 cts apeace) Oysters (Raw…"

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Highlighting Historical Hampden - Riverside Park

"… menu offered a choice of Penobscot River salmon, roast spring lamb, cold boiled ham, sandwiches, lobster salad, boiled or mashed potatoes, and…"

My Maine Stories

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A Lifelong Romance with Retail
by George A Smith

Maine's once plentiful small retail stores.

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A Maine Family's story of being Prisoners of War in Manila
by Nicki Griffin

As a child, born after the war, I would hear these stories - glad they were finally written down