Maine Memory Network

Foot bridge, Capital Island, ca. 1935

Contributed by: Boston Public Library Date: circa 1935 Location: Southport Media: Linen texture postcard

Army of the Tennessee reunion announcement, 1865

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1865 Location: Saratoga Springs; Richmond; Nashville; Corinth; Memphis Media: Ink on paper

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Photojournalism & the 1936 Flood

Photojournalism & the 1936 Flood examines the monumental destruction caused by the historic flood of 1936 through the comprehensive and innovative photojournalism done by the Guy Gannett Publishing Company in the weeks surrounding the flood.

The Trolley Parks of Maine

At the heyday of trolleys in Maine, many of the trolley companies developed recreational facilities along or at the end of trolley lines as one further way to encourage ridership. The parks often had walking paths, dance pavilions, and various other entertainments. Cutting-edge technology came together with a thirst for adventure and forever changed social dynamics in the process.

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor: Lumber Capital of the World

"Resources Bangor History: the 1800’s. Bangor Public Library. n.d. Web. 12 March 2014. Judd, Richard. Moving Lumber, Growing Bangor."

Presque Isle: The Star City - National Community Christmas Tree - 1959

"Over the next few months, over 500 trees were screened. In October, a tree in Presque Isle was selected by the committee."

How Belfast was the Chicken Capital of the Northeast
by Ralph Chavis

My memories of spending time in Belfast as a child when my father worked in the chicken industry.

Spiros Droggitis: From Biddeford to Washington DC and back
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

A Greek family's impact: from the iconic Wonderbar Restaurant to Washington DC