Maine Memory Network

Valeda Couture: a mother’s view on immigration of her children
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

Quebec farm life and a mother’s experience when 7 of her 12 children move to Biddeford.

Born in Bangor 1936
by Priscilla M. Naile

Spending time at the Bangor Children's Home

Maine Eye & Ear Infirmary Birth
by Anonymous

My birth at the Portland Eye & Ear Infirmary/ Children's Hospital in 1951

Memories of a mission in Vietnam, January 11, 1970
by SGT. Ronald Santerre, 1st Calvary Division

Extracting villagers from the Viet Cong in Vietnam

Growing up in Lewiston
by Kathy Becvar

Growing up in Lewiston in the 1960s and 1970s.

Julia Winters and Life in Lewiston/Auburn, Maine
by Judy Zaccagnini Flynn, granddaughter

6 year old sent to Maine foster home when her parents were unable to care for her

Story of the "little nun"
by Felicia Garant

My grandmother made a nun's outfit for me

Growing up DownEast
by Darrin MC Mclellan

Stories of growing up Downeast

Aurore Morin & Huguette Paquette: immigrating to Biddeford
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

The experience of a young mother and her teenage sister making the transition from Quebec to Maine.

Rachel Tourigny: Richness of growing up in a big, "poor" family
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

A most vivid and heartwarming account of life during a simpler time

Bonita Pothier-the definition of a trailblazer
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center Voices of Biddeford project

Overcoming the challenges of being Biddeford’s first female mayor is but a part of her contributions

Ron Cote - Lessons from a star athlete and legendary coach
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center Voices of Biddeford project

A local sports legend's life and how he applied his passion to help others pursue their own dreams.

Sister Viola Lausier: Finance Director with a big heart
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

A life dedicated to applying financial and leadership expertise in the service of others.

From Chinese Laundress to Mother of the Year
by Dr. Andrea Louie

Toy Len Goon's granddaughter recounts her immigration to the US and becoming Mother of the Year.

Hooch Mum and my Vietnam service
by Jim Barrows

A poem about being a medic, saving Vietnamese people and babies. Sometimes we trusted too much.

Black Is Beautiful
by Judi Jones

Gut-wrenching fear

A poem about my experiences in Vietnam
by Doug Rawlings

A poem about my experiences in Vietnam

Minik Wallace 1891-1918
by Genevieve LeMoine, The Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum

The life of Minik, an Inuit person from Greenland who grew up in New York City.

Betty Cody, country music legend
by Maine Historical Society

Betty Cody is noted as Maine's most recognized female singer

Geraldine Litalien: painting a picture of life in Biddeford
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

Impact on everyday life from events occurring from the late 1920s through 2018

Lionel "Toots" Bouthot: A life filled with music
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

From the age of 5, a lifetime of contributing to the musical fabric of Biddeford.

My 41 year career in Maine paper mills
by Mike Luciano

Generations of paper workers, families, immigrants, jobs in the mill, labor strikes, and changes

Paul Gagne: Living a life fully engaged in his community
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

A man with a wide range of skills and talents shares them for the benefit of his community

Princess Watahwaso
by Jason Pardilla (Penobscot)

A story about Lucy Nicolar Poolaw (1882-1869)