Keywords: Fresh Water
Item 33631
Washington and Water Streets, Lubec, ca. 1963, ca. 1963
Contributed by: Lubec Historical Society Date: circa 1963 Location: Lubec Media: Photo transparency
Item 66418
View across Damariscotta Lake, ca. 1935
Contributed by: Boston Public Library Date: circa 1935 Location: Damariscotta Media: Linen texture postcard
Exhibit
Poland Spring: Summering in Fashion
During the Gilded Age at the end of the nineteenth century, Americans sought to leave increasing urban, industrialized lives for the health and relaxation of the country. The Poland Spring resort, which offered a beautiful setting, healing waters, and many amenities, was one popular destination.
Exhibit
Maine is home to dozens of summer-long youth camps and untold numbers of day camps that take advantage of water, woods, and fresh air. While the children, counselors, and other staff come to Maine in the summer, the camps live on throughout the year and throughout the lives of many of the campers.
Site Page
"Early Settlement With its 95 miles of shoreline, fresh and tidal wetlands, and waters teeming with herring, pollock and shellfish the area drew its…"
Site Page
Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Lobstering
"… sailed boats and thus were better able to get the fresh catch to the markets in a timely manner. Lobsterman holding one giant lobster, Swan's…"
Story
Water is Music
by P Leone
Throughout her life water has played an important part
Story
Kim's famous homemade potato donuts
by Kim Smith
Sharing my potato donut memories and recipe
