Monthly Archives: February 2012

Local History Speed “Dating”

In preparation for cataloging many of their town’s uploaded images on Maine Memory, Surry Elementary School middle level students recently met with several long-time residents for a “round robin” artifact activity. “It was kind of like speed dating,” explains teacher … Continue reading

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Love & Affection, Maine Memory Style

On this Valentine’s Day, here are some images of couples from years past. Here, Andrew Andersen of Stow, a Swedish immigrant, puts a ring on the finger of his future wife, Ada L. Burbank of North Fryeburg, sometime in 1910. … Continue reading

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Transportation & Transformation: New Grantee Exhibits on Maine Memory

Two online exhibit grant recipients from the Spring 2011 Community Mobilization Program grant cycle have just completed their projects–both having tackled substantial subjects that had a significant impact on large swaths of the State of Maine. The Seashore Trolley Museum, … Continue reading

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