Maine Memory Network

p - Apple peeler, Houlton, ca. 1882

Contributed by: Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum Date: circa 1882 Location: Houlton Media: Steel

Greenleaf Walton's apple crop, East Dixfield, ca. 1890

Contributed by: Dixfield Historical Society Date: circa 1890 Location: Dixfield Media: Photographic print

Krasnoo/Witlen residence elevations, Yarmouth, 2013-2018

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 2013–2018 Location: Yarmouth Clients: Paul Krasnoo; Renee Witlen Architect: Carol A. Wilson; Carol A. Wilson, Architect

Blueberries to Potatoes: Farming in Maine

Not part of the American "farm belt," Maine nonetheless has been known over the years for a few agricultural items, especially blueberries, sweet corn, potatoes, apples, chickens and dairy products.

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.

John Martin: Expert Observer - Duchess Anjoulene apple, Bangor, 1866

"… 1866." He drew an apple tree and an individual apple. Below the tree Martin wrote, "1866 This tree produced ten apples, color & size as below, the…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Ladies Blush apple, Bangor, 1889

"… tree was the Ladies blush a small red & green apple a prolific bearer & resembled the snow or Famouse apple this tree bore every year a loaded crop…"

Apple Time - a visit to the ancestral farm
by Randy Randall

Memories from childhood of visiting the family homestead in Limington during apple picking time.

Growing up DownEast
by Darrin MC Mclellan

Stories of growing up Downeast