Keywords: Poole's Bakery
Item 31032
Drapers Mill & Edes Building, Guilford, ca. 1940
Contributed by: Guilford Historical Society Date: circa 1940 Location: Guilford Media: Photographic print
Item 8151
Lower business section, Water Street, Skowhegan, ca. 1884
Contributed by: Skowhegan History House Date: circa 1884 Media: Photographic print
Exhibit
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.
Exhibit
Maine Streets: The Postcard View
Photographers from the Eastern Illustrating and Publishing Co. of Belfast traveled throughout the state, especially in small communities, taking images for postcards. Many of these images, taken in the first three decades of the twentieth century, capture Main Streets on the brink of modernity.
Site Page
Guilford, Maine - The Next Fifty Years 1916-1966
"… and improved their services – including the bakery, hardware store, law offices and bank. On June 17 & 18, 1966 townspeople chose to celebrate! It…"
Story
The man who dedicated 52 years to Biddeford's iconic Alex Pizza
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
A work ethic learned from his parents and passion for the employees and customers of Alex Pizza.
Story
History of Forest Gardens
by Gary Libby
This is a history of one of Portland's oldest local bars
