In order to help our visitors find information about the Otisfield, Maine area, neighboring towns, and the State of Maine, we are pleased to provide links to the following sites.
Otisfield Historical Society YouTube Channel
View our past programs for free including the General Stores of Otisfield, Villages of Otisfield, Town Boundaries, One Room Schools and many more
Town of Otisfield, Maine
A complete guide to Town information including links to Town Departments, Governing Information (including schools) and Current Board agendas.
The Maine Historical Society
“The Maine Historical Society preserves the heritage and history of Maine: the stories of Maine people, the traditions of Maine communities, and the record of Maine’s place in a changing world. Because an understanding of the past is vital to a healthy and progressive society, we collect, care for, and exhibit historical treasures; facilitate research into family, local, state, and national history; provide education programs that make history meaningful, accessible and enjoyable; and empower others to preserve and interpret the history of their communities and our state.”
Freeland Holmes Library – Oxford, Maine
One of three libraries citizens of Otisfield have access to.
Bolsters Mills Village Library
One of three libraries citizens of Otisfield have access to.
Casco Public Library
One of three libraries citizens of Otisfield have access to.
Maine State Archives
The Maine State Archives, a bureau within the Department of Secretary of State, maintains approximately 95 million pages of official State records considered to be permanently valuable. These include bills introduced in the Legislature, Governor’s Executive Council Reports, election returns, deeds to and from the State of Maine, maps from the Land Office, vital statistics, federal census records from Maine up to 1930, county court records dating back to the 1639, and military records through World War I, to list a few.
Our Archives Services Division preserves and provides access to these archival records. Researchers may request general information or specific records by contacting us in person, by phone, FAX, or e-mail.
Maine Genealogical Society
The Maine Genealogical Society (MGS) is a non-profit charitable and educational organization. It was founded in 1976 to collect, exchange, preserve, and publish genealogical records, related documents, and information; and to promote and encourage interest and scholarship in genealogy and family history of the State of Maine.
Digital Maine
The Digital Maine Repository is one of several services of the Maine State Library to facilitate digitization of – and enhanced access to – collections related to Maine history, genealogy, culture and government.
The repository was designed to host a variety of media including books, images, maps and documents, as well as audio and video collections. Since its launch in 2013, partnerships with Maine libraries, historical societies, museums and other local organizations have helped grow the Digital Maine repository collection to include thousands of original source materials that were never before been available online. Examples include:
- Map collections;
- Church records;
- Local histories;
- Genealogy research;
- Town reports;
- Images from Maine communities; and
- Reports, publications and research created by state agencies
Maine Historic Preservation Commission
An independent agency within the Maine State Government . Responsible for the identification, evaluation and protection of Maine’s significant cultural resources.
Maine Memory Network
Explore over 45,000 pieces of Maine History from over 270 contributors like local historical societies and libraries. Look through vintage photos, read through hand written journals or even listen to audio files all relating to the history of Maine.
Maine Probate Records Search
Search for public probate records for items like Wills, Name Changes and possibly even Adoption records prior to 1953.
Maine Registry of Deeds Search
Search for public information like Land Grants, Surveys or even Cemetery Plots. Just remember, if you are looking for information on Otisfield prior to 1978, we were part of Cumberland County.
Vintage Maine Images
Developed by the Maine Historical Society, this is an online shopping source for historical images. View and purchase from a selection of over 11,000 images and counting!