My Maine Stories

Everyone has a story... What's yours?

Everyone has a story. What's yours?

My Maine Stories is a storytelling forum that provides an online space for sharing your recollections about Maine. Stories might include your Maine experiences, memories of your family, ancestors, or town; your work life, or the impact of a historical event in Maine on you or your family. At the heart of My Maine Stories is the belief that the experience of every person with a Maine connection matters.

How it works:

You can type your story, make a video, record audio, and upload photographs on the Tell My Story page. After a quick review, we'll post it online. Watch the training video to find out more.

Getting started:

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Added September 19, 2024

The Year We Had Two Thanksgiving Days
by John Brooks Howard

The story is about a 1939 trip to Grand Lake Stream and Thanksgiving with Geo W MacArthur and family

Added August 6, 2024

Pandemic Chaplaincy
by Rev Judy L Braun

Reflections of a hospice Chaplains encounter with end of life during Coronavirus pandemic 2020-21

Added March 8, 2024

My journey as an ETA (Elvis Tribute Artist)
by Jessi Mallory

My journey as an ETA (Elvis Tribute Artist)

Added June 4, 2024

Joan Benoit Samuelson: A Maine Story
by Maine Historical Society

Documentary about Joan Benoit Samuelson, created as part of the 2024 Maine History Maker award.

Added March 8, 2024

Translating 1890 Passamaquoddy Wax Cylinders
by Dwayne Tomah

Dwayne Tomah (Passamaquoddy) discusses the importance of 1890 recordings

Added March 11, 2024

Betty Cody, country music legend
by Maine Historical Society

Betty Cody is noted as Maine's most recognized female singer

Added March 20, 2024

Biddeford City Hall: an in-depth tour of this iconic building
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center Voices of Biddeford project

Visual tour and unique insights of Biddeford’s historical landmark

Added March 8, 2024

Mémère’s Notebook
by Robert Sylvain

My Mémère’s Notebook of old Acadian Folksongs

Added March 8, 2024

North Atlantic Blues Festival
by Paul Benjamin

The history of the North Atlantic Blues Festival

Added March 8, 2024

The Right Place At The Right Time
by Joe & Nellie Kennedy

A musical history of Joe and Nellie Kennedy

Added December 7, 2016

What Maine Means to Me
by Nicolette B. Meister

How a friendship created a lifelong love of Maine.

Added January 30, 2017

Story of the "little nun"
by Felicia Garant

My grandmother made a nun's outfit for me

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