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Added December 19, 2019
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Maine Medical Center Archives
Added December 19, 2019
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Maine Medical Center Archives
Added December 18, 2019
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Maine Medical Center Archives
Added December 17, 2019
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Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media
Added December 17, 2019
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Maine Historical Society
Added December 17, 2019
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Maine Historical Society
Added December 10, 2019
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Individual Partner
Added December 10, 2019
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Added December 5, 2019
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Individual Partner
Added December 5, 2019
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Maine Historical Society
New My Maine Stories
Added January 21, 2020
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
Added November 6, 2019
Movie Theaters in Portland Maine in the 1940s
by Ralph Bolduc
Ralph Bolduc shared his memories growing up in the movie theaters of Portland Maine in the 1940s.
Added November 6, 2019
Orphanage on Revere Street
by anonymous
An orphanage operated by a Mrs. Oliver on 54 Revere Street in Portland, Maine in 1930.
Added July 25, 2019
The Village Cafe - A Place We Called Home
by Michael Fixaris
The Village Cafe was more than a restaurant. It was an extension of our homes and our families.
New Exhibits
Learn about Native diplomacy and obligation by exploring 13,000 years of Wabanaki residence in Maine through 17th century treaties, historic items, and contemporary artworks—from ash baskets to high fashion. Wabanaki voices contextualize present-day relevance and repercussions of 400 years of shared histories between Wabanakis and settlers to their region.
Throughout Maine’s history, individuals have worked to improve and expand medical care, not only for the health of those living in Maine, but for many around the world who need care and help.
The National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs (NFBPWC) held their seventh annual convention in Portland during July 12 to July 18, 1925. Over 2,000 working women from around the country visited the city.
With a long history of patriotism and service, Maine experienced the war in a truly distinct way. Its individual experiences tell the story of not only what it means to be an American, but what it means to be from Maine during the war to end all wars.
