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Published
September 17, 2022

Maine Voices: Consider a peaceful devolution of America into several nations

Could it be that there are limits to growth? Four interesting books light the way.
Published
September 4, 2022

Commentary: Mikhail Gorbachev’s failures did not go deep enough

Nationalist resentment at the heart of Russia’s current imperialist resurgence can be easily traced back.
Published
August 25, 2022

Historic Pownalborough Court House to host Preservation Party
Published
August 12, 2022

Damariscotta historical association offers story time inspired by local writer
Published
August 7, 2022

Commentary: Democracy is hard. It’s supposed to be.

The U.S. political system tries to teach the advantages of bargaining with others and working out compromises.

Published
August 3, 2022

Historian shares history of the dark ending of the diverse Malaga Island community
Published
July 28, 2022

Maine’s First Ship volunteers set off on three-day sea quest

Two teams of Maine's First Ship volunteers will row the Jane Stevens, a 17th century-style shallop, 21 miles over the course of three days before arriving at a free event at Colonial Pemaquid on 17th century Wabanaki and European watercraft Saturday.
Published
July 24, 2022

Bedside table: In 1919, Boston’s North End experienced a disaster. It never should have happened

Book recommendations from readers.
Published
July 8, 2022

History presentation focuses on 1879 Maine coup that nearly sparked civil war
Published
June 5, 2022

They found the source of the Nile – and became lifelong enemies

The 19th-century British explorers Richard Burton and John Hanning Speke were mismatched from the start, writer Candice Millard explains.