From lobster to coconut ice cream, it’s Fare to the Chief.
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Congress backs Sen. Collins’ measure for women’s history museum
Two new Smithsonian museums for the nation’s capital included in year-end funding bill, including one Collins has sought since 2003.
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Graveyard tour puts a spotlight on Norway’s forefathers
Six tours will be held between Oct. 30 – 31 at the Rustfield Cemetery on Greenleaf Street in Norway.
Posted inBicentennial, Maine, News
Colony, Chapter II: Rivalry
An acrimonious relationship develops between Maine and Massachusetts.
Posted inBicentennial, Maine, News
Colony, Chapter I: Dawnland
Maine’s path to statehood began long before you think it did.
Posted inConnections
Strong Historical Society to explore archaeological findings at Blue Ledge
The society will meet at 79 Main St. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, and, as always, the meeting is open to all.
Posted inBicentennial, Maine, New England, News
Vote on Maine statehood was far from assured two centuries ago
Every attempt over the previous 30 years to separate from Massachusetts had failed until July 26, 1819 – 200 years ago this week.
Posted inbPlus, Maine
What you ought to know about Maine on its 200th birthday
The state’s ‘wretched’ early years. George Washington. A black-bear-inspired war with Canada. A national reputation for drunkenness. And unmistakable political clout in Washington, D.C. They’re all just part of Maine’s colorful 200-year history.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
How Lewiston-Auburn reacted to the moon landing 50 years ago
While some residents expressed skepticism about the cost of the Apollo missions, others were wowed by them.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Sports
When boxer John L. Sullivan came to Lewiston, he proved a ‘gigantic fizzle’
When the world’s first heavyweight boxing champion visited Lewiston in 1885 for an exhibition match, it didn’t go well.