Rural Maine is changing and, with it, a way of life. We’d like to capture people’s memories of the place where they grew up. We’re particularly interested in your stories if you lived in small-town Franklin, Somerset, Piscataquis, upper Penobscot, Aroostook, Washington or Hancock counties.

What did you like or dislike about where you were raised? What are your strongest memories? Did living in a small town ever save your life? Did it connect you to the love of your life? How? What buildings or structures were in town when you were a kid — and what happened to them? What happened to the people you knew? Did they stay or leave? Why?

Your name and story may be published, but your contact information will not. A reporter or editor from the BDN may be in touch to learn more.