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Historical Items

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Item 11471

Letter to Samuel Cook about an upcoming election, Aug. 30, 1828

Contributed by: Cary Library Date: 1828-08-30 Location: Calais; Houlton Media: Ink on paper

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Item 15214

Ledine Drinkwater, Brewer, 1863

Contributed by: City of Brewer Date: 1863-10-18 Location: Brewer Media: Photographic print

Item 5866

Edmund S. Muskie, Kennebunkport, 1980

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1980-04-29 Location: Kennebunkport Media: Photographic print

Architecture & Landscape

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Item 110115

Building at 234 Forest Avenue for Clough & Maxim Co., Portland, 1922-1927

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1922–1927 Location: Portland Client: Clough & Maxim Co. Architect: John P. Thomas; Poor & Thomas

Online Exhibits

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In Time and Eternity: Shakers in the Industrial Age

"In Time and Eternity: Maine Shakers in the Industrial Age 1872-1918" is a series of images that depict in detail the Shakers in Maine during a little explored time period of expansion and change.

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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.

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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.

Site Pages

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Strong Historical Society

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Presque Isle: The Star City - Presque Isle Congregational Church

"Sources: Vance, Melissa. "Presque Isle Congregational Church Claims Origins from Colonists." The Star Herald [presque isle] 1 Apr. 2009: 8-8."

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - WWI Impact on Farmington's Agriculture

"… Walter Cahoon, Arthur Corbett, George Currier, Vance Doyen, Ernest Eaton, Gideon Fronk, Harvey Gilbert, Percy Gould, Thurlow Hall, Vern Hardy…"

My Maine Stories

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How I broke the mold for women to serve in the military
by Mary D. McGuirk

My life and career as a USAF Nurse