Maine: The Way Life Used To Be

Vintage news clip of the fire at Smith Farm Restaurant in Falmouth:

Pictured below is the restaurant in 1957:

Many thanks to reader Marie Smith-Williams, the granddaughter of the owner who submitted these scans to share!

On back: “Driftwood Motel, 68 West Grand Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, Maine.  Surf & bathing a few steps from our doors, beautifully appointed units with kitcheonettes, tile baths - air conditioned - electric heat. Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Paul - Owners. Phone 6-5582.”

On back: “Bowl-a-Rama, Mill Creek Shopping Center, South Portland, Maine- Tel. Spruce 9-4012. 20 Automatic Brunswick Imperial Lanes-Modern Decor-Wall to Wall Carpeting-Comfortable Lounge Area-Spacious Parking Area.”