My Maine Stories is a storytelling forum that provides an online space for sharing your recollections about Maine. Stories might include your Maine experiences, memories of your family, ancestors, or town; your work life, or the impact of a historical event in Maine on you or your family. At the heart of My Maine Stories is the belief that the experience of every person with a Maine connection matters.
You can type your story, make a video, record audio, and upload photographs on the Tell My Story page. After a quick review, we'll post it online. Watch the training video to find out more.
Added March 8, 2024
My journey as an ETA (Elvis Tribute Artist)
by Jessi Mallory
My journey as an ETA (Elvis Tribute Artist)
Added June 4, 2024
Joan Benoit Samuelson: A Maine Story
by Maine Historical Society
Documentary about Joan Benoit Samuelson, created as part of the 2024 Maine History Maker award.
Added March 8, 2024
Translating 1890 Passamaquoddy Wax Cylinders
by Dwayne Tomah
Dwayne Tomah (Passamaquoddy) discusses the importance of 1890 recordings
Added March 11, 2024
Betty Cody, country music legend
by Maine Historical Society
Betty Cody is noted as Maine's most recognized female singer
Added March 20, 2024
Biddeford City Hall: an in-depth tour of this iconic building
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center Voices of Biddeford project
Visual tour and unique insights of Biddeford’s historical landmark
Added March 8, 2024
Mémère’s Notebook
by Robert Sylvain
My Mémère’s Notebook of old Acadian Folksongs
Added March 8, 2024
North Atlantic Blues Festival
by Paul Benjamin
The history of the North Atlantic Blues Festival
Added March 8, 2024
The Right Place At The Right Time
by Joe & Nellie Kennedy
A musical history of Joe and Nellie Kennedy
Added December 7, 2016
What Maine Means to Me
by Nicolette B. Meister
How a friendship created a lifelong love of Maine.
Added January 30, 2017
Story of the "little nun"
by Felicia Garant
My grandmother made a nun's outfit for me
Added June 2, 2021
Margaret Moxa's Blanket Coat
by Jennifer Neptune
A contemporary artwork in memory of Penobscots murdered for scalp bounties.
Added October 13, 2017
Working as a telephone operator in the 1940s
by Doris Tardy
Working as a telephone operator in 1946 was new and exciting, and challenging.