Maine Memory Network

Chemist extracting manganese, New Jersey, 1954

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1954 Media: Photographic print

Lake Superior, ca. 1820

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1820 Media: Ink on paper

Maine Eats: the food revolution starts here

From Maine's iconic lobsters, blueberries, potatoes, apples, and maple syrup, to local favorites like poutine, baked beans, red hot dogs, Italian sandwiches, and Whoopie Pies, Maine's identity and economy are inextricably linked to food. Sourcing food, preparing food, and eating food are all part of the heartbeat of Maine's culture and economy. Now, a food revolution is taking us back to our roots in Maine: to the traditional sources, preparation, and pleasures of eating food that have sustained Mainers for millennia.

A Day for Remembering

Most societies have had rituals or times set aside to honor ancestors, those who have died and have paved the way for the living. Memorial Day, the last Monday in May, is the day Americans have set aside for such remembrances.

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"… spruce and a scattering of beech, birch and maple trees. Fish and clams were plentiful, as well as wild duck. Wildlife included fox and mink."