Maine Memory Network

Reflecting on 38 years at Mercy Hospital
by Terry Clifford

Terry Clifford began her career at Mercy Hospital on May 11, 1981

Come back to Maine, I did!
by Dan Bolduc

Reflections and the value of Maine from a former pro hockey player from Waterville

Pandemic Chaplaincy
by Rev Judy L Braun

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

Hope
by Buddy Bieler

Buddy reflects on the experience of being incarcerated over the last sixteen years.

Damian Bebell - Education Researcher
by MLTI Stories of Impact Project

Education innovations benefit from thoughtful reflection by everyone involved.

A Case for Restorative Justice
by anonymous

The writer reflects on the impacts of incarceration on their father and their friend.

Argy Nestor - Arts Educator & Arts Education Consultant
by MLTI stories of Impact Project

Argy Nestor reflected on the professional development model implemented in the original MLTI.

Kolyn Mattson's Story
by Kolyn X. Mattson

Kolyn X. Mattson reflects on the impact of their mother's addiction and incarceration.

Who do you want living next door?
by anonymous

The writer reflects on the lack of mental health services for Maine's incarcerated individuals.

An Unknown World
by anonymous

The writer reflects on growing up with an abusive father who was in and out of prison for years.

Childhood Trauma Caused by Childhood Incarceration
by Buddy Bieler

Buddy reflects on trauma he experienced at the Maine Youth Center Special Management Unit as a child

In memory of Ed Hall
by Buddy Bieler

Buddy reflects on his friendship with Ed Hall, who was incarcerated with Buddy at Maine State Prison

Incarceration is Strange
by anonymous

The writer reflects on a brief incarceration and how it changed the way they think about life.

Matt Plummer's Story
by Matt Plummer

Matt reflects on how it felt to be released from prison and the work that remained ahead.

Bunkers and Lodges
by Bob Martin & Emily Holdtman Martin

Growing up in Maine, summering in Maine, and how it's changed.

Nursing at Mercy Hospital during WWII
by Roberta Loring

Education and nursing at Mercy Hospital during World War II.

Steve Smith - Maine Tech Coordinator's Perspective as MLTI began
by MlTI Stories of Impact Project

Steve remembers Governor Angus King floating the idea of MLTI with some Maine K-12 Tech Directors.

Alice Bertrand shares highlights from her 100+ years
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

What is it like to live through all the events that have occurred in the past 100+ years?

Sister Therese Bouthot:Life of service as a Good Shepherd sister
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

From humble beginnings to playing a leadership role in the service of others

Thoughts of Freedom
by Raymond

Painting my thoughts and loves while incarcerated at Maine State Prison

Rematriation
by Alivia Moore

Our shared future for all people in Wabanakiyik calls us to rematriate.

Dan Gagne: The story behind Biddeford’s legendary speed skater
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

Stories from a competitive athlete with countless awards and contributions to his community

Dr Michael Guignard: Passion for research & Franco-American root
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

A personal journey of life in a Franco-American community with unique insights on adoption

Maine Eye & Ear Infirmary Birth
by Anonymous

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