Many Maine woods workers in the early 20th century were tricked into taking jobs characterized by isolation and debt servitude.
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Maine Voices: Early Maine made no room for Christmas
The factors that meant Dec. 25 was just another day until the 1850s still find some support, inside and outside Christian culture.
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Our View: Maine leads in LGBT protections
The political battles of years past have left us with more robust civil rights laws than any other state.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Rep. Talbot Ross reaches an important milestone
The first Black person elected to legislative leadership in Maine will bring a perspective to policy development that has been missing.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: For Brunswick museum, light appears through the cracks of a seismic year
The Pejepscot History Center and other Maine cultural institutions have an important role to play in a time of so much discontent.
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Insight: Religious rivalry in Maine history
In 1854, an Ellsworth mob tarred and feathered Catholic priest John Bapst, as part of a dispute over which translation of the Bible children should read in public schools.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The humble Farmer: Step right up and tell me how to build a plastic barn
I should have expected unsolicited advice when I started posting a daily progress report on Facebook.
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Maine Voices: Saccarappa Island can provide deeper view of long-hidden Wabanaki history
Soon to be transferred to the city of Westbrook, it should become a unique and cherished public space.
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Maine Voices: Time for renewal of Black-Jewish unity against bigotry
In Maine and across the U.S., both communities need to remember their historic cooperation in demanding that America live up to its promise of equality for all.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Maine Bicentennial: Portland
In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, The Forecaster is featuring historical highlights and artifacts from our communities’ past 200 years. This feature can be found in print and online every other week.