Maine Memory Network

History of Forest Gardens
by Gary Libby

This is a history of one of Portland's oldest local bars

2024 Maine History Maker Celebration Event
by Maine Historical Society

Maine Historical Society's 2024 Maine History Maker event, honoring Joan Benoit Samuelson.

My paper making history
by Rick Simoneau

The history of my grandfather, father, and I working in the mills instilled a sense of community

From Naturalists to Environmentalists
by Andy Beahm

The beginnings of Maine Audubon in the Portland Society of Natural History

Ivory-billed Woodpeckers
by Doug Hitchcox, Staff Naturalist at Maine Audubon

The Ivory-billed Woodpecker in the Portland Society of Natural History Collections

The centuries-long history of Passamaquoddy Veterans
by Donald Soctomah, Passamaquoddy Historic Preservation Office

Passamaquoddy Veterans Protecting the Homeland

Mosher family history and my career at S.D. Warren
by Abbott Mosher

My family settled the Westbrook region and I am a 4th generation paper maker at S.D. Warren.

A first encounter with Bath and its wonderful history
by John Decker

Visiting the Maine Maritime Museum as part of a conference

Bull Moose
by Chris Brown

The history of Bull Moose Music, one of Maine's favorite music stores

Moving from Washington to Maine with the Navy
by Tom Jarvis

Maine's forests, mill history, and volunteer work keep me here

The stories my parents told
by Henry Gartley

Stories from my immigrant parents, WWII, and my love of history.

Joan Benoit Samuelson: A Maine Story
by Maine Historical Society

Documentary about Joan Benoit Samuelson, created as part of the 2024 Maine History Maker award.

Stories from Eastport
by Ruth McInnis

My memories of growing up in Eastport, WWII, camping, and history on the border

Cape Verde and the Doctrines of Discovery
by Lelia DeAndrade

My Cape Verde family's culture and history is tied to the Doctrines of Discovery

Timberland Legacy, My Family's History in Maine
by Lisa Huber

A long connection to the forestry industry and conservation movement in Maine

Lifelong Lepidopterist
by E. Christopher Livesay

Chris Livesay collects and studies butterflies.

Norman Sevigny: history of a neighborhood grocery store
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

Growing up in a Franco-American community and working in the family business, Sevigny’s Market

John Coyne from Waterville Enlists as a Railroad Man in WWI
by Mary D. Coyne

Description of conditions railroad men endured and family background on John Coyne.

Share your COVID-19 story for future generations
by Steve Bromage and Jamie Rice, Maine Historical Society

Learn how you can share your stories on Maine Memory Network

Mincemeat Recipe
by Marian Fowler

A recipe for mincemeat, along with the recipe's history.

North Atlantic Blues Festival
by Paul Benjamin

The history of the North Atlantic Blues Festival

The Right Place At The Right Time
by Joe & Nellie Kennedy

A musical history of Joe and Nellie Kennedy

The best lobster roll in Maine!
by Debbie Gagnon

The history of Red's Eats and the recipe for our famous Lobster Rolls

Civil War Soldier comes home after 158 years
by Jamison McAlister

Civil War Soldier comes home after 158 years