local history
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PublishedMay 18, 2021
Tate House in Portland wins historic preservation grant
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2021
Virtual Portland walk points out city’s early ties to slavery
"It is important for us to remember many of these buildings were built off the backs of enslaved African labor," a marine historian says.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2021
Community conversation to focus on past, future of Portland’s Trolley Park
The city is seeking ideas on how to improve the Riverton park.
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2021
Cumberland history book released for bicentennial
Local experts work with Arcadia Publishing to create "Cumberland," which examines the town's long history through photographs embellished with contextual information.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2020
Greater Portland Landmarks awards longtime businesses, historic preservation effort
Bangor Savings Bank, J.B. Brown & Sons, HM Payson and Springer's Jewelers were given the groups inaugural Legacy Business awards.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2020
Maine Bicentennial: Portland
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PublishedNovember 25, 2020
Maine Bicentennial: Portland
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PublishedNovember 11, 2020
Maine Bicentennial: Portland
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