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Three Bears Brand potato bag, Monticello, ca. 1970

Contributed by: Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum Date: circa 1970 Location: Monticello Media: Paper

Upper Water Street, Lubec, ca. 1965, ca. 1965

Contributed by: Lubec Historical Society Date: circa 1965 Location: Lubec Media: Photographic print

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.

Wired! How Electricity Came to Maine

As early as 1633, entrepreneurs along the Piscataqua River in southern Maine utilized the force of the river to power a sawmill, recognizing the potential of the area's natural power sources, but it was not until the 1890s that technology made widespread electricity a reality -- and even then, consumers had to be urged to use it.

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Catch of the Day: Clamming and Lobstering - Page 3 of 4

"… more than three times a week Lobster Trap Branding Iron, 1961Scarborough Historical Society & Museum Lobster fishing is still done in much…"

St. Croix Historical Society

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