Maine Memory Network

Old Mill school, Mapleton, 1888

Contributed by: Haystack Historical Society Date: 1888 Location: Mapleton Media: Tintype

Dudley School, Mapleton, ca. 1911, ca. 1911

Contributed by: Haystack Historical Society Date: circa 1911 Location: Mapleton Media: Photographic print

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.

Presque Isle: The Star City - Harvesting Potatoes - Page 4 of 13

"… Potatoes TRACTOR POWER Potato harvester, Mapleton, ca. 1940Presque Isle Historical Society Two row potato digger, ca."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Harvesting Potatoes - Page 3 of 13

"… with Motor This one-row digger was entered in the Mapleton Days parade in June, 2009 X In the 1930s some diggers had a gasoline engine mounted…"