Maine Memory Network

Guilford Library with war memorials, ca. 1950

Contributed by: Beth Haley through Guilford Historical Society Date: circa 1950 Location: Guilford Media: Photographic print

Veterans, Oxford, ca. 1943

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1943 Location: Oxford Media: Photographic print

World War I and the Maine Experience

With a long history of patriotism and service, Maine experienced the war in a truly distinct way. Its individual experiences tell the story of not only what it means to be an American, but what it means to be from Maine during the war to end all wars.

Fallen Heroes: Jewish Soldiers and Sailors, The Great War

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.

Lincoln, Maine - World War I

"The monument is located near Rite Aid in downtown Lincoln. Tiara Taylor "How did WWI impact your life? Your future? Our future as a town?"…"

Lincoln, Maine - Civil War

"Soldier's Monument X "How did the Civil war impact your life? Your future? Or future as a town?" The Civil War impacted my life because, when I…"

Alex Mouzas: Passionate about sharing his Greek-American roots
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

A personal, in-depth look into the life and contributions of area Greek-Americans