Maine Memory Network

Star lobster packing label, ca. 1867

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1867 Location: Portland; Paris Media: Ink on paper

Star Lobster packing label, 1867

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1867 Location: Portland Media: Paper

42-48 Kellogg Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Ida Star Use: Dwelling - Three Family

42-48 Kellogg Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Ida Star Use: Dwelling - Two family

Le Théâtre

Lewiston, Maine's second largest city, was long looked upon by many as a mill town with grimy smoke stacks, crowded tenements, low-paying jobs, sleazy clubs and little by way of refinement, except for Bates College. Yet, a noted Québec historian, Robert Rumilly, described it as "the French Athens of New England."

Patriotic Imagery: 1861-1880

Imagery on letterhead soldiers used, on soldiers' memorials produced after the war, and on many other items captured the themes of the American Civil War: union, liberty, and freedom.

Presque Isle: The Star City - Cunningham School

"2007. Rice, Rachel. "Star City Council OKs School Demolition Bid." The Star-Herald [presque isle] 7 Feb. 2007."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Northeastland Hotel

"… of Presque Isle High School.” Presque Isle Profiles.” Presque Isle. "First Hotel In Presque Isle Was Reed Hotel." Star Herald [presque isle]: 14."

Ron Cote - Lessons from a star athlete and legendary coach
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center Voices of Biddeford project

A local sports legend's life and how he applied his passion to help others pursue their own dreams.

Bert Gagne-from star athlete to community barber
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center Voices of Biddeford project

Bert’s personal account of his lifelong non-stop approach including his 60+ years as a barber.