Maine Memory Network

Woman with pies, Portland, ca. 1936

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media Date: circa 1936 Location: Portland Media: Glass Negative

Washington Pie recipe, ca. 1875

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1875 Media: Ink on paper

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70 Pine Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Benjamin F Dudley Use: Dwelling & Store

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.

Sugar and Spice: Our Vintage Recipes

Sugar and Spice: Our Vintage Recipes showcases historic recipes, dating from the 18th century to the 1950s, like sweet treats, traditional favorites, promotional printings, medicinal concoctions, curious libations, and recipes that have fallen out of favor.

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Ocean View Hotel

"In addition to taking in guests, she ran a pie shop and sold ice cream. The building was also home to Lila and Ray Stinson, who was a selectman for…"

Abbot Historical Society

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A Florida Flatlander Finds Adventure in Maine (An Excerpt)
by Steve Hood

Humorous reminisces of former adventures in Maine from a Florida retiree

Two-minute Tale of the Pandemic
by Nancy Creighton Collins

What everyday life was like during the beginning of the pandemic.