Maine Memory Network

Charles Weed's Certificate of Disability, 1862

Contributed by: Sebago Historical Society Date: 1862-09-15 Location: Sebago; Raymond Media: Ink on paper

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Disharge for Disability for Daniel D. Martin, Sebago, 1862

Contributed by: Sebago Historical Society Date: 1862-11-27 Location: Sebago; New Orleans Media: Ink on paper

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Barracks in Togus, Chelsea, 1900

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1900–1935 Location: Chelsea; Eastport Client: Eastern Branch N.H.D.V.S. Architect: John Calvin Stevens and John Howard Stevens Architects

Guarding Maine Rail Lines

Black soldiers served in Maine during World War II, assigned in small numbers throughout the state to guard Grand Trunk rail lines from a possible German attack. The soldiers, who lived in railroad cars near their posts often interacted with local residents.

Cape Elizabeth Shipwrecks

The rocky coastline of Cape Elizabeth has sent many vessels to their watery graves.

Maine and the Civil War - Togus Veterans' Hospital view, 1885

"Today, one of the buildings is on the National Historic Register. The full title of this view is, "Eastern Branch, National Home for Disabled…"

Music in Maine - Civil War drum, ca. 1861

"… to March 11, 1862, when he was discharged for disability. While in the 17th Maine, Green served as instructor of the regiment’s drum corps."

Charles "Chuck" Tsomides: devoted to family and local sports
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

A life influenced by Greek ancestry, love of music and appreciation for local community sports

My story about tours of duty in Vietnam
by Maynard Bradley

I served in the Army Special Forces as a Green Beret, it still effects me today.