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Historical Items

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Item 16132

Charity Root, Portland, ca. 1870

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1870 Media: Photographic print

Item 16131

N. W. Taylor Root, Portland, ca. 1870

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1870 Media: Photographic print

Item 6468

Martha Root and George Miller, ca. 1930

Contributed by: Eliot Baha'i Archives Date: circa 1930 Location: Eliot Media: Phototransparency

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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Clean Water: Muskie and the Environment

Maine Senator Edmund S. Muskie earned the nickname "Mr. Clean" for his environment efforts during his tenure in Congress from 1959 to 1980. He helped created a political coalition that passed important clean air and clean water legislation, drawing on his roots in Maine.

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Gifts From Gluskabe: Maine Indian Artforms

According to legend, the Great Spirit created Gluskabe, who shaped the world of the Native People of Maine, and taught them how to use and respect the land and the resources around them. This exhibit celebrates the gifts of Gluskabe with Maine Indian art works from the early nineteenth to mid twentieth centuries.

Site Pages

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Guilford, Maine - NARRATIVE

"… limited now, we have held onto our industrial roots and remain, unlike most early settlements, an old fashioned mill-town."

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John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin's plow, Hampden, ca. 1833

"… "went into the woods and found a pine tree with a root running out like a plough shear and I made a plough and covered the moulboard with hoop iron…"

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Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Our Shared History - Page 4 of 4

"… history of both towns reminds us of our common roots. We remember the tumultuous births of each town and recall their similar developments and…"

My Maine Stories

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Alex Mouzas: Passionate about sharing his Greek-American roots
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

A personal, in-depth look into the life and contributions of area Greek-Americans

Story

Dr Michael Guignard: Passion for research & Franco-American root
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

A personal journey of life in a Franco-American community with unique insights on adoption

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Senator Susan Deschambault: not afraid to take on challenges
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center Voices of Biddeford project

Honoring her family's small business roots and community service through her own unconventional path