The holiday marking the end of American slavery is an occasion to consider the still unfulfilled promises of freedom.
Maine State Bicentennial
Maine Voices: How an enslaved woman became a free Maine resident
Brought to Bath by her owners on a trip up North, Clara Battease escaped with the help of the local free black community.
State bicentennial celebration postponed until next year; parade set for 2021 in Lewiston-Auburn
Lewiston and Auburn mayors agree with the decision and look forward to next year’s grand celebration.
Maine Bicentennial: Cape Elizabeth
It’s been estimated that 100 ships have gone down off the coast of Cape Elizabeth, including the steamer Bohemian, shown here the morning after it sunk. Historically, the shores of Cape Elizabeth were a dangerous place where ships could be wrecked with even the most experienced sailors at the helm. The pounding waves and gusty […]