A lot, as it turns out. Eating locally and sustainably in 1820 was just what you did.
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In Maine’s 200 years, man’s impact has altered the animal landscape
Since Maine became a state in 1820, some animals have disappeared, others arrived, and still others thrived – mostly due to human interference.
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Colony, Chapter V: Liberation
The War of 1812 and Boston’s complacency toward foreign occupation fuel Maine’s drive for statehood.
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Sen. King: Happy birthday, Maine – here’s to another 200 years of prosperity, community and common sense
On March 15, the anniversary of the day that we became the 23rd state, a look back on the people and events that have brought us to this milestone.
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Maine bicentennial postage stamp to be issued this weekend
But the stamp’s official Statehood Day dedication has been postponed because of concerns about coronavirus.
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It’s a celebration 200 years in the making
‘It isn’t just history buffs’ anticipating Maine’s bicentennial – two centuries of statehood. The marquee event is next Sunday at the Augusta Armory.
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Colony, Chapter IV: Insurrection
An uprising against Massachusetts land barons sets the stage for statehood.
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Bowdoin students not returning after spring break
A bean supper scheduled at the campus for March 14 has been canceled.
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Maine Bicentennial: Bath
The Kennebec River was a major thoroughfare in the mid-19th century, as seen in this detail of a circa 1845 lithograph of Bath. This print, published by Thayer & Co. of Boston, captures various kinds of vessels, as well as the specifics of many structures in the community. The artwork was based on a drawing […]
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Read our Colony series on Maine’s path to statehood
The state celebrates its bicentennial in 2020.