Maine Memory Network

Tugboat on Saco River, 1923

Contributed by: Dyer Library/Saco Museum Date: 1923-01-08 Location: Saco Media: Photographic print

Warehouse at Saco Ferry, 1888

Contributed by: McArthur Public Library Date: 1888 Location: Saco Media: Photographic print

Northern Threads: Silhouettes in Sequence, ca. 1780-1889

A themed exhibit vignette within "Northern Threads Part I," featuring a timeline of silhouettes from about 1775 through 1889.

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.

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - IV. Engulfed by nationalism: Revolutionary Biddeford

"The "lower ferry" was down by the mouth of the river, while the "upper ferry" was nearer the falls. Engraving of James Sullivan, ca."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Roads: From Footpaths to Super Highway

"The highway continued on to the ferry at Ferry Beach; and from the ferry landing at Pine Point, the traveler would proceed on the beach to Old…"