UMF students, led by associate professor Lucas Kellett, are excavating the historic site of the former Abbott School for Boys as part of the ongoing Abbott Park Project, uncovering artifacts and collaborating with the Farmington Historical Society to preserve local history.
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Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Phillips Historical Society Museum preserves centuries of local history and personal stories
The Phillips Historical Society Museum in Phillips features unique artifacts such as a Mayflower tea set, military memorabilia and Portland Glass, while participating in community events.
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History Night and Cruise-In hits big in Livermore Falls
The Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls Chamber of Commerce brought history, big eats and vintage cars on Friday, May 24.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Franco Philes: The C’est Si Bon band in the ’70s
The band was named after the C’est Si Bon Café at the Franco-American Festival, held for years in Lewiston’s Kennedy Park.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
The shoemakers of Farmington and Wilton
With shoes mostly purchased in stores now, the trade of crafting homemade footwear has seen a decline, but over the years cobblers have left a mark on Farmington and Wilton.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lewiston native who saved 1963 UPI news teletype recalls aftermath of Kennedy shooting
Richard Fortier held onto a partial UPI teletype from a local radio station, which details the minutes immediately following the news that President John F. Kennedy had been assassinated.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Turner’s Century Box Jubilee reveals treasures from 1923, 1973 boxes
Around 150 Turner residents got to see up close, for the first time in 50 years, relics from Turner in 1923 and 1973. Citizens and students have been invited to submit items for the 2023 century box which, once sealed, will not be opened again until 2073.
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Are your loved ones part of area’s military service collage?
PARIS — The Foster Carroll American Legion Post 72 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9787 in South Paris are asking the community to participate in the ever-growing archive of local servicemen and veterans. Whether you are a veteran, are descended from a colonial wars militiaman or are the grandparent of an active-duty soldier or […]
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Martha Ballard admirers seek to deliver monument to midwife in Augusta
Memorial at Mill Park in Augusta would pay tribute to pioneer who delivered more than 800 babies in what is now central Maine.
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Norway church marks 219 years, and counting, of faith
Norway Center Church is open just four Sundays this summer.