My Maine Stories - Recent Stories

Added June 4, 2024

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

Added June 4, 2024

Maine Historical Society's 2024 Maine History Maker event, honoring Joan Benoit Samuelson.

Added June 3, 2024

Oh, the excitement!
by Vicki Sullivan

KC and the Sunshine Band

Added April 17, 2024

Bonita Pothier-the definition of a trailblazer
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center Voices of Biddeford project

Overcoming the challenges of being Biddeford’s first female mayor is but a part of her contributions

Added March 20, 2024

Jim Murphy-living a multi-dimensional life
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center Voices of Biddeford project

Life influences: Irish/Quebec ancestry, seminary, Navy, community businesses and organizations.

Added March 20, 2024

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.

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 18, 2024

The Oakfield Inn
by Rodney Duplisea

This is a summarized article about the opening of the Oakfield Inn. It appeared in the Bangor Daily

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 10, 2024

Powwow Music
by Chris Sockalexis

Playing powwow music with my group, the RezDogs

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