Keywords: October revolution
Item 75567
Annah Butler Richardson and friends, Russia, ca. 1917
Contributed by: Descendants of Annah Butler Richardson and Arthur Berry Richardson through Prince Memorial Library Date: 1917 Media: Photographic print
Item 6775
Copy of letter from Capt. Mowat to Adm. Graves, 1775
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1775 Location: Portland Media: Ink on paper
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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.
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Liberty Threatened: Maine in 1775
At Lexington and Concord, on April 19, 1775, British troops attempted to destroy munitions stored by American colonists. The battles were the opening salvos of the American Revolution. Shortly, the conflict would erupt in Maine.
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Maine's Road to Statehood - The American Revolution and Early Attempts at Separation - Page 1 of 2
"The American Revolution and Early Attempts at Separation Overwhelmingly dedicated to independence from Britain, Mainers quieted any murmurs of…"
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Skowhegan Community History - A Brief History of the Skowhegan Area
"Later, after the American Revolution, the cutting, sawing and transporting of enormous amounts of both pine and spruce boards began."
