Embedded Files
WMS Library seeks to provide specific Maine resources to our 7th grade Social Studies students who are learning about our economy, geography, and history.
Take a look at our special Maine Collection. You will find several print resources on our local history of Windham.
Take a look at our local history of Windham
Provides access to thousands of selected images and documents from the Maine Historical Society and over 270 of Maine's collecting organizations.
provides a number of resources that make our collection accessible online for researchers and the public.
Find the websites of four Maine Indian tribes are the Maliseet, Micmac, Penobscot and Passamaquoddy, known collectively as the Wabanaki through the Abbe Museum.
Collections regarding Maine’s pre-history, history, and natural science.
Throughout 2020, Maine Public will be sharing interesting facts, personal recollections, look backs, and look forwards at how Maine has developed, why we all love this state of ours, and where Maine is headed in the next 200 years.
This is a part of the Maine Public’s Bicentennial programming. See videos of Mane's past and present..
This is a part of the Maine Public’s Bicentennial programming. See videos of Mane's past and present..
Take a look at animals you will find in Maine.
Below are some links that will be very helpful in your research.
General County info https://www.maine.gov/sos/kids/government/counties
Maine County Commissioners Association (With links to each specific county) https://www.mainecounties.org/maine-counties.html
Lakes / Ponds https://www.maine.gov/ifw/fishing-boating/fishing/fishing-resources/lake-survey-maps/index.html
Historical Societies https://www.maine.gov/sos/arc/organizations/histsoc.html
Maine Encyclopedia https://maineanencyclopedia.com/category/government/counties-government/
Highest points http://www.peakbagger.com/list.aspx?lid=13313&u=ft&hu=0&w=0&pt=prom
Cities and Towns https://maine.hometownlocator.com/counties/
Famous Mainers https://bangordailynews.com/2012/01/06/living/the-famous-faces-of-maine/ https://www.biography.com/search?query=maine Interesting county specifics https://raogk.org/counties/maine/#county
Maine.gov https://www.maine.gov/portal/index.html
HISTORY This is historical info written in the 1800s. Some of it requires some careful reading. Struggle with it for a while. It will help with describing the landscape of your county as well as with history and boarders. http://history.rays-place.com/me/
Tourist attractions. Choose a major city in your county and see what’s nearby. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions
Interactive map with lots of information you may find useful. https://visitmaine.com/interactive-map
Name origins and much more info found here. https://www.ereferencedesk.com/resources/counties/maine/
UPSIDES AND DOWNSIDES INSPIRATION! Find local news publications here. http://www.abyznewslinks.com/uniteme.htm
USDA Data Search Tool https://www.nass.usda.gov/Quick_Stats/CDQT/chapter/1/table/9/state/ME/year/2017
US Census data search tool https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/ME/IPE120218
Maine Colleges and Universities https://www.maine.gov/portal/education/colleges.html
Occupation, Education, Income https://www.maine.gov/labor/cwri/county-economic-profiles/countyProfiles.html
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