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Deeds and research lead to discovery of lost historic Augusta cemetery
An abandoned city-owned cemetery found in the woods between Riverside Drive and the Kennebec River in Augusta contains graves of Civil and Revolutionary war soldiers.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn
How four teenagers drowned at Lake Auburn in 1869
A day of frolic turned into one of area’s worst tragedies on a sunny July Saturday.
Posted inMaine
How browntail moths became such a big problem here in Maine
Efforts to defeat the moth started within days of its discovery in 1897 but, so far, the Old World invader has managed to hang on in New England.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Sure, it’s hot out, but at least it’s not like 1911
Lewiston and Auburn suffered through what may have been the worst summer weather New England ever faced for 11 steamy days in July 1911.
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Almost forgotten artist D.D. Coombs deserves to be remembered
The once well-known Auburn painter produced local landscapes as well as portraits of Maine dignitaries, cartoons and caricatures, drawing until the day he died.
Posted inMaine
The Presidents’ plates: We look back at presidential visits to Maine, with an eye on the food
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.