Maine Memory Network

1909 BLERIOT XI (Representation)

Contributed by: Owls Head Transportation Museum Date: 1909 Location: Owls Head Media: Metal

Transport ship "USS Mongolia," Boston, 1919

Contributed by: Baldwin Historical Society Date: 1919-04-10 Location: Boston; South Portland Media: Photographic print

Samantha Smith's Questions

Samantha Smith, a Manchester schoolgirl, gained international fame in 1983 by asking Soviet leader Yuri Andropov whether he intended to start a nuclear war and then visiting the Soviet Union to be reassured that no one there wanted war.

From Sewers to Skylines: William S. Edwards's 1887 Photo Album

William S. Edwards (1830-1918) was a civil engineer who worked for the City of Portland from 1876-1906. Serving as First Assistant to Chief Engineer William A. Goodwin, then to Commissioner George N. Fernald, Edwards was a fixture in City Hall for 30 consecutive years, proving indispensable throughout the terms of 15 Mayors of Portland, including all six of those held by James Phineas Baxter. Edwards made significant contributions to Portland, was an outstanding mapmaker and planner, and his works continue to benefit historians.

Presque Isle: The Star City - Native Americans

"… period (7,500 -6,500 years ago) include full channeled gouges and early forms of pecked and ground stone axes some of which were found along the…"

Music in Maine - Radio Cowboys and Country Music

"… like Curly O’Brien’s country show on WLBZ/ Channel 7 from 1966 to 1980. Associated with singing cowboys of the American West, like screen star Gene…"