Research Hub

Databases and encyclopedias provided courtesy of the Maine State Library

Just like Google, but with more reliable sources and less advertisements

Searchable online encyclopedia

Articles and videos, searchable by grade level

Articles and videos about all kinds of topics

Short videos on a wide range of topics

Search for expert, peer-reviewed research articles.

Search for expert, peer-reviewed research articles.

Explore balanced news articles featuring perspectives from the whole political spectrum

Explore current and past articles by subject

American not-for-profit news organization

American non-profit media corporation covering news and culture.

Our local newspaper!

Explore maps, graphs, and other data about the United States

Explore maps, graphs, and other data about the United States

Biology articles and resources from the University of Utah

Information and data about climate change including live maps, articles, and more

Science resources searchable by grade level

Science videos and articles brought to you by PBS

Science news articles for students

Search for articles about marine life

Scroll to near the bottom of the page to search for articles about animals by species 

Conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other empirical social science research. 

Detailed demographic information on the American public. The website can load slow, so be patient!

Public radio and TV broadcasts from history, searchable by keyword or by category

View historic news reports, from PBS NewsHour

View documents from history. Includes research hubs for major topics

Explore the digital collection of materials

Explore the digital collection of materials

Explore the digital collection of materials

Explore the digital collection of materials

Look at artifacts and articles from American history

Views maps, essays, 3D renders, and data about the slave trade

Resources from the museum including an encyclopedia of terms, articles, and exhibit information

Explore articles about people, places, items, and moments in history. Includes video resources and maps

Explore artworks, biographies, and museum collections

Explore essays, timelines and works of art from the Metropolitan Museum of Art collections

Read poems and essays about poems and poets. Sponsored by the American Academy of Poets 

Pictures that aren't under copyright