Originally erected in 1735, the current iteration of First Parish Church was built in 1846.
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Travel back in time with Kennebunk museum’s online history tour
The Brick Store Museum’s new digital story map allows viewers to explore the town’s history from the comfort of home.
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Before trains and autos, stagecoaches traversed the Midcoast
Stagecoaches were the primary source of transportation in the 1800s.
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How those in bondage found their freedom in the Midcoast
Many former slaves settled in Bath, Brunswick, Harpswell and Topsham.
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Gorham’s oldest resident reflects on how town has changed
‘We’ve lost the farms,’ said Mary Golden, 101, who has lived in Gorham for over 70 years.
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How a BIW-built ship became a Navy legend
The USS O’Bannon’s fame began with battles against Japanese vessels in World War II.
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Amateur historians seek to restore historic Bridgton railway
Six local train enthusiasts are working to rebuild a 1.5-mile stretch of the Bridgton and Saco River Railroad, which closed in 1941.
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Wiscasset Homes on Tour 2025 features remarkable historic houses
The Swett-Johnston-Neal House, the Davis House, the DayBreak mansion and others will be open for public tours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
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Windham Historical Society’s fall festival raises funds to restore old Town Hall
The annual festival saw appearances by local authors, among other vendors and entertainers.
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When the Bath-built Ranger defended America’s Cup
In the 1930s, while the world appeared to be coming apart at the seams, one sailing race saw the hopes of America pinned on a revolutionary new vessel and its defense of a legendary title. And this vessel was built at Bath Iron Works. By 1936, while fascist aggressions were growing in Europe and the […]