Maine Memory Network

Grace M. Cribby, Thomaston, 1914

Contributed by: Thomaston Historical Society Date: 1914 Location: Thomaston Media: Photographic print

Schooner Margaret Throop, Thomaston, 1918

Contributed by: Thomaston Historical Society Date: circa 1918 Location: Thomaston Media: Photographic print

Summer Folk: The Postcard View

Vacationers, "rusticators," or tourists began flooding into Maine in the last quarter of the 19th century. Many arrived by train or steamer. Eventually, automobiles expanded and changed the tourist trade, and some vacationers bought their own "cottages."

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.

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - 1940 to Present Day

"… and many who continue to arrive for work in the boatyards, lime industry or to simply retire, just as many did so many years ago."