Maine Memory Network

School book bag, Mapleton, 1923

Contributed by: Haystack Historical Society Date: 1923 Location: Mapleton Media: Cloth

Drawstring bag, Skowhegan, ca. 1864

Contributed by: Skowhegan History House Date: circa 1864 Location: Skowhegan Media: Patterned Cloth

165-171 Commercial Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Charles H Robinson Use: Store

Maine Potato Growers Inc. fertilizer mixing and bagging plant, Presque Isle, 1946

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1946 Location: Presque Isle Client: Maine Potato Growers Inc. Architect: Eaton W. Tarbell

The Public Face of Christmas

Christmas, a Christian holiday observed by many Mainers, has a very public, seasonal face that makes it visible to those of all beliefs.

Margaret Chase Smith: A Historic Candidacy

When she announced her candidacy for President in January 1964, three-term Republican Senator Margaret Chase Smith became the first woman to seek the nomination of one of the two major political parties.

Western Maine Foothills Region - Continental Paper Bag Company

"Each machine made bags of various sizes. The Flat Bag Department made bags for flour, groceries, clothing, confectioneries, and bread in more than 35…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Maine Special potato bag, Presque Isle, c. 1950

"The wide variety of bags illustrates the strong interest in distinctive marketing efforts that is still evident today."

Growing up on a potato and dairy farm
by Paula Woodworth

Life growing up and working on a potato and dairy farm was hard work but fun in Aroostook County.

Starting Chebeague Island Oyster Company
by Caitlin Gerber

Farming oysters in Casco Bay