Maine Memory Network

H.C. Sawyer and Christian T. Christensen, Portland, ca. 1925

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media Date: circa 1925 Location: Portland Media: Glass Negative

M.G. Ward and J.C. Jaques, Portland, ca. 1925

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media Date: circa 1925 Location: Portland Media: Glass Negative

Washington County Through Eastern's Eye

Images taken by itinerant photographers for Eastern Illustrating and Publishing Company, a real photo postcard company, provide a unique look at industry, commerce, recreation, tourism, and the communities of Washington County in the early decades of the twentieth century.

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.

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Businesses and Cottage Industries

"in Boston etc.), meat, fish and produce for the expanding summer colony. During peak season delivery trucks hurried about to the summer cottages and…"

Historic Hallowell - Ice Cutting and Ice Houses on the Bombahook

"The recommended packing, or insulation, was made up of sawdust, charcoal powder, straw, or hay. Occasionally, brick or stone-walled ice houses were…"

A Maine Family's story of being Prisoners of War in Manila
by Nicki Griffin

As a child, born after the war, I would hear these stories - glad they were finally written down

History of Forest Gardens
by Gary Libby

This is a history of one of Portland's oldest local bars