Maine Memory Network

Maine Democrats t-shirt, 2004

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 2004 Media: Cotton, ink

John Glenn with Maine Democrats, Portland, 1982

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1982-10-23 Media: Photographic print

House for Capt. John W. Deering, Kennebunkport, 1890

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1890 Location: Kennebunkport Client: John W. Deering Architect: John Calvin Stevens

Clifford house on Carroll St., Portland, 1909-1927

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1909–1927 Location: Portland; Portland Client: Phillip G. Clifford Architect: John Calvin Stevens and John Howard Stevens Architects

George F. Shepley: Lawyer, Soldier, Administrator

George F. Shepley of Portland had achieved renown as a lawyer and as U.S. Attorney for Maine when, at age 42 he formed the 12th Maine Infantry and went off to war. Shepley became military governor of Louisiana early in 1862 and remained in the military for the duration of the war.

Maine Politicians, National Leaders

From the early days of Maine statehood to the present, countless Maine politicians have made names for themselves on the national stage.

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 30-47

"… his discussion -- often quite strident -- of Democratic politics in Maine and nationally, generally portraying Democrats as scoundrels politically…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - George Melvin Weston, Bangor, ca. 1867

"… illustrations and narrative about post Civil War Democrats in Bangor, John Martin drew this illustration of George Melvin Weston."

From Chinese Laundress to Mother of the Year
by Dr. Andrea Louie

Toy Len Goon's granddaughter recounts her immigration to the US and becoming Mother of the Year.

An enjoyable conference, Portland 2021
by John C. Decker, Danville, Pennsylvania

Some snippets from a 4-day conference by transportation historians in Portland, September 7-11, 2021