Maine Memory Network

Boy's snow suit, Bangor, ca. 1940

Contributed by: Bangor Historical Society Date: circa 1940 Location: Bangor Media: Wool

Donald Warren, ca. 1895

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1895 Media: Photograph, photonegative

Northern Threads: Outerwear, Militia & Cadet uniforms

A themed vignette within "Northern Threads Part I," featuring 19th century outerwear, bonnets, militia and cadet uniforms.

High Water

Melting snow, ice, warmer temperatures, and rain sometimes bring floods to Maine's many rivers and streams. Floods are most frequent in the spring, but can occur at any season.

John Martin: Expert Observer - Annie Martin Snow casket, Bangor, 1889

"Annie Martin Snow casket, Bangor, 1889 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description Annie Martin Snow…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Annie Martin Snow casket at grave, Bangor, 1889

"Hope Cemetery in Bangor in 1889. Annie Martin Snow (1855-1889) was the third of John and Clara Martin's six children to die."

My Story of Trauma
by Anonymous (Maine Correction Center)

The process of being incarcerated is traumatic. This is my story.

Catching live bait with Grandfather
by Randy Randall

We never bought live bait for fishing. Grandfather caught all the minnows and shiners we needed.