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Historical Items

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Item 66982

Byron & Fogg Coffee Can, Strong, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Strong Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: Strong Media: Tin can with ink on paper label

Item 9347

Clambake at Mckown's Point, Boothbay, ca. 1915

Contributed by: Stanley Museum Date: circa 1915 Location: Boothbay Media: Photographic print

Item 98487

The Hi Spot Restaurant, Main Street, Dixfield, ca. 1950

Contributed by: Dixfield Historical Society Date: circa 1950 Location: Dixfield Media: Photographic print

Online Exhibits

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Lt. Charles Bridges: Getting Ahead in the Army

Sgt. Charles Bridges of Co. B of the 2nd Maine Infantry was close to the end of his two years' enlistment in early 1863 when he took advantage of an opportunity for advancement by seeking and getting a commission as an officer in the 3rd Regiment U.S. Volunteers.

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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.

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Prisoners of War

Mainers have been held prisoners in conflicts fought on Maine and American soil and in those fought overseas. In addition, enemy prisoners from several wars have been brought to Maine soil for the duration of the war.

Site Pages

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Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"… Boston, as well as sugar, molasses, rum, guano, coffee, fruit and spices from the West Indies. Exports were salt and smoked fish, sardines…"

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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Minturn Schoolhouse

"… potato and put it in a coffee can, you know how coffee used to come about that high in the cans? We’d put it on the stove and cook it."…"

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Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Economic History of Main Street, Northeast Harbor - Page 1 of 3

"Pierce’s Mocha and Java. The big red coffee grinder stood near the entrance.” Dr. Jay Grindle had an office on Main Street and is credited for saving…"

My Maine Stories

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Story

Pandemic Chaplaincy
by Rev Judy L Braun

Reflections of a hospice Chaplains encounter with end of life during Coronavirus pandemic 2020-21

Story

The only letter to survive World War II
by Cyrene Slegona

Only one of many letters my father sent to his wife remained after he came home from World War II.

Story

Harold's Garage, Rome Hollow, Maine
by Mimi C

Story about Harold Hawes, owner of Harold's garage and self-styled auctioneer in Rome Hollow, Maine