Maine Memory Network

Fuller Foundry, Milliken's Crossing, Hallowell, ca. 1933

Contributed by: Emma Clark Weeks through Hubbard Free Library Date: circa 1933 Location: Hallowell Media: Photographic print

Milliken's Crossing, Looking north on Water Street, Hallowell, ca. 1933

Contributed by: Emma Clark Weeks through Hubbard Free Library Date: circa 1933 Location: Hallowell Media: Photographic print

Milliken residence, Cumberland, 2005

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 2005 Location: Cumberland Client: Roger Milliken Architect: L. Shafer; Reed & Barba

Wm. H. Milliken house, Portland, 1895

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1895 Location: Portland Client: William H. Milliken Architect: Frederick A. Tompson

Port of Portland's Custom House and Collectors of Customs

The collector of Portland was the key to federal patronage in Maine, though other ports and towns had collectors. Through the 19th century, the revenue was the major source of Federal Government income. As in Colonial times, the person appointed to head the custom House in Casco Bay was almost always a leading community figure, or a well-connected political personage.

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.

Surry by the Bay - Phebe Fowler: A Woman of Property

"Phebe was just 18. Sanford is buried in the Cross Road cemetery, next to Phebe’s parents. There is no record of Leila’s passing, other than the Surry…"

Surry by the Bay - Surry Opera Company

"… able to navigate the bureaucratic red tape of crossing the Iron Curtain and plan a tour in the Soviet Union as Nowick had hoped."