Maine Memory Network

The Lassell-Ward House, Biddeford, 1953

Contributed by: McArthur Public Library Date: 1953 Location: Biddeford Media: Photographic print

Ward brothers in Steep Falls, ca. 1944

Contributed by: An individual through Steep Falls Library Date: circa 1944 Location: Standish Media: Photographic print

52-54 Deering Avenue, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Patrick Ward Use: Dwelling - Two family

56 Deering Avenue, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Patrick Ward Use: Dwelling - Single family

Fallen Heroes: Maine's Jewish Sailors and Soldiers

Thirty-four young Jewish men from Maine died in the service of their country in the two World Wars. This project, including a Maine Memory Network exhibit, is meant to say a little something about some of them. More than just names on a public memorial marker or grave stone, these men were getting started in adult life. They had newly acquired high school and college diplomas, they had friends, families and communities who loved and valued them, and felt the losses of their deaths.

Fallen Heroes: Those Who Gave Their Lives: World War II

At least twenty-three Jewish men from Maine died in the military during World War II. Photographs and other memorabilia are available for fewer than half of them. Read more about them.

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 534-603

"… prospect, worked as assistant assessor for Ward 6 where many Irish immigrants lived, worked for Thomas A. White; and then opened his own shop."

Western Maine Foothills Region - A Man's Life in a Suitcase

"… they were unable to care for John he was made a ward of the State and came to Mexico to start his life with Farnum and Fannie Bishop and their…"

My father's world - the old farm in Richmond, Maine
by Donald C. Cunningham

A story about my father and our family.

How I broke the mold for women to serve in the military
by Mary D. McGuirk

My life and career as a USAF Nurse