On a small triangle of land at the southern-most end of the Brunswick Mall stands a nearly forgotten monument to a nearly forgotten war. But almost 100 years ago, the placing of this monument captured headlines, became an event in Brunswick’s bicentenary celebrations and was marred by added tragedy. On Feb. 15, 1898, the island […]
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Local author brings Maine woman’s story to life
University of New England historian Elizabeth DeWolfe’s latest book highlights a story of bravery, infidelity, and female friendships.
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Georgetown Historical Society celebrates The Georgetown Tide’s 50th year with special exhibition
Georgetown Historical Society is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its publication, The Georgetown Tide, with a special exhibition opening at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 24, at 20 Bay Point Road. The exhibition “50 years, 50 Treasures: Selections from the GHS Collections” takes visitors back through the island’s history — from current day to pre-Colonial Indigenous […]
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Lincoln County Historical Society to open season on Memorial Day
The Lincoln County Historical Association will kick off its 2025 season on Memorial Day with a range of events that invite the public to experience history in different ways. Highlights include a Memorial Day ceremony, a visit from historical archaeologist Tim Dinsmore, new hands-on experiences at the Old Jail and Community Day offering free admission […]
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When civil rights legends made a statement in Brunswick
In early May 1964, while the spread of communism dominated politics in the United States, the Civil Rights Movement was nearing a major goal in America, and two famed civil rights leaders came to Brunswick to drum up support for passage of the pending legislation. The bill sought to grant civil rights to all Americans, […]
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When a German U-boat sunk a ship just off Maine’s coast
In April 1945, New England’s worst naval disaster of World War II took place just 5 miles off the coast of Cape Elizabeth, when a lone-wolf German U-boat arose from the murky depths of Casco Bay and fired one torpedo. Forty-nine men lost their lives, a great naval manhunt was launched and an enduring controversy […]
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Friends of Pemaquid Point Lighthouse seeks volunteers for summer
Friends of the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse has an opportunity for anyone interested in history and who enjoys meeting people from all over the world. The group is seeking volunteer docents dedicated to educating and engaging visitors about the rich history of the lighthouse and its Maine coastal surroundings. The Pemaquid Point Lighthouse in Bristol dates […]
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Kennebunk’s Methodist Meetinghouse renovation aims to preserve history
Since the beginning of the renovation three years ago, contractor Nate Michaud has focused on keeping historical elements of the building intact.
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Murder and betrayal in Harpswell
In February 1843, one of the most heinous crimes in Maine history occurred on Great Island in Harpswell. When the dust settled, one man was dead, one was set to hang, a woman co-conspirator was freed and a twisted story came to light. On Tuesday, May 16, 1843, Cumberland County Sheriff Nathan Woodbury was summoned […]
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‘Out of the kitchens and into the shipyards’
In late 1941, “the exigencies” of a global crisis allowed Maine women to escape a world of domestic servitude by stepping out of the kitchens and into the shipyards. Their historic efforts during World War II culminated in the defeat of fascist and imperial thugs, freed an imperiled world, and changed America forever. On Dec. […]