He is the best known and most respected hero in Maine’s illustrious history. From his exemplary service in the American Civil War to his courageous defense of Maine in 1880, he was an accomplished man of courage and determination. His death 111 years ago this week, was “a personal loss to every citizen of Maine.” […]
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Woolwich’s most senior resident is hooked on Klondike bars and misses cutting firewood
Approaching his 98th birthday, Charlie Presby, bearer of the Boston Post Cane, reflects on his life — praising Klondike bars and the power of the Maine community.
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Alna author featured in presentation on Maine’s role in slavery
Old Bristol Historical Society is hosting a Zoom presentation on Maine’s role in the history of slavery in the United States at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6. In collaboration with Lincoln County Historical Association, the historical society will welcome local author Carol Gardner. She will discuss her forthcoming book, “The Divided North: Black and White […]
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East Boothbay shop debuts with treasures for antiques hunters
The soon-to-be East Boothbay Trading Company contains antique treasures, ranging from a $15,000 Carroll Thayer Bayer screen to $10 nautical trinkets. Here’s a peek at what to expect.
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A look back at the night Brunswick gangs brawled in the streets
It was like something from “The Outsiders,” with Bowdoin College “Yaggers” facing off with local “Rowdies” in the streets
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A peek inside Harriet Beecher Stowe’s life in Brunswick
While living in Brunswick, Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote a book that helped spark a civil war, bring an end to slavery, and forever change the United States of America. But, her time in Brunswick was also quite memorable. In mid May of 1850 a “shabby and disconsolate” appearing Harriet Beecher Stowe, and three of her […]
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The story of Maine’s first Christmas
In June 1604, 16 years before the arrival of the pilgrims at Plymouth, a band of 130 European explorers landed on Holy Cross Island, also known as Little Saint Croix Island, “in the wilderness of Acadia,” at the mouth of the Saint Croix River, between present day New Brunswick Canada and Calais. On this little […]
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One of Maine’s ‘founding fathers’ built an empire on the Midcoast
Before Maine gained its statehood, one Midcoast resident built a fortune before becoming one of the state’s founders and its first governor.
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Stories from Maine: The Great Brunswick Fire
Brunswick has had many notable fires since its settlement in 1628, but this month marks the 199th anniversary of the Great Brunswick Fire of 1825. In that year, with a population of nearly 3,000, Brunswick was a flourishing little village brisk with sawmills, cotton manufacturers, lumber mills, grist mills, tenement houses, shops and businesses. At […]
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Saco historian hosts series of walking tours
Peter Scontras is sharing his wealth of Saco history knowledge with the community through a series of in-depth walking tours.