Maine Memory Network

Southerly Side of Water Street, about 1890

Contributed by: Skowhegan History House Date: circa 1890 Location: Skowhegan Media: Photographic print

Fairview Acres Housing Project, Presque Isle, 1944

Contributed by: Presque Isle Historical Society Date: 1944-07-22 Location: Presque Isle Media: Photographic print

Julian/Forrest residence, Kennebunkport, 2009-2014

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 2009–2014 Location: Kennebunkport; Kennebunkport Clients: Nancie M. Julian; William D. Forrest Architect: Carol A. Wilson; Carol A. Wilson Architect
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A Riot of Words: Ballads, Posters, Proclamations and Broadsides

Imagine a day 150 years ago. Looking down a side street, you see the buildings are covered with posters and signs.

Working Women of the Old Port

Women at the turn of the 20th century were increasingly involved in paid work outside the home. For wage-earning women in the Old Port section of Portland, the jobs ranged from canning fish and vegetables to setting type. A study done in 1907 found many women did not earn living wages.

Presque Isle: The Star City - Braden Theater

"… due to insurmountable competition from a new 8-screen movie complex at the Aroostook Centre Mall."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 3 of 4

"… about 30 years ago, there was a landslide at the screen chamber of the gravity feed system. After that incident, some shale lodged in the pipe…"

Catching live bait with Grandfather
by Randy Randall

We never bought live bait for fishing. Grandfather caught all the minnows and shiners we needed.

My Story of Trauma
by Anonymous (Maine Correction Center)

The process of being incarcerated is traumatic. This is my story.