Maine Memory Network

A & P warehouse, Portland, ca. 1950

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1950 Location: Portland Media: Photographic print

A & P store and Post Office, Madawaska, ca. 1920

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1920 Location: Madawaska Media: Postcard

77-79 Atlantic Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Max Brown Use: Store

1101-1107 Congress Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Jennie Hillman Use: Store

Washington County Through Eastern's Eye

Images taken by itinerant photographers for Eastern Illustrating and Publishing Company, a real photo postcard company, provide a unique look at industry, commerce, recreation, tourism, and the communities of Washington County in the early decades of the twentieth century.

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.

Bath's Historic Downtown - History Overview

"Along with these national chain stores, two local department stores (Senter’s and Bath Department Store), several men’s clothing stores and beauty…"

Lincoln, Maine - Roger Weatherbee of Lincoln in his P-51 H fighter plane, 1946

"… of the war and flew many combat missions in a P-38 fighter plane. Roger and his P-51 plane has been talked about since that momentous day and now…"

History of Forest Gardens
by Gary Libby

This is a history of one of Portland's oldest local bars