Pictured here in circa 1920 is the former Spurwink School, which was built in 1848. During the winter term of 1857, the schoolmaster there was Bowdoin College student William Widgery Thomas Jr. Later in life, Thomas would gain fame as a Maine politician (Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives and state Senator), as well […]
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Maine Bicentennial: Gorham
In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, the American Journal is featuring historical highlights from our communities’ past 200 years. This feature can be found in print and online every other week.
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Maine Bicentennial: Freeport
It is about 1910 in South Freeport. The age of the great sailing ships has ended and shipbuilding for World War I has yet to begin. Shoe factories are now humming in Freeport center. This day is set aside for some genteel sailboat racing off the Town Dock. Note the Mallett Barn across the Harraseeket […]
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Maine Bicentennial: Portland
In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, The Forecaster is featuring historical highlights from our communities’ past 200 years, in print and online every other week.
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On this date in Maine history: Feb. 18
Feb. 18, 1795: Lewiston is incorporated as a town. It becomes a city on March 15, 1861. Today it is Maine’s second-largest city, as it has been since the 1880 Census. Feb. 18, 1978: In an event broadcast live on local television, President Jimmy Carter participates in an evening question-and-answer session with about 2,200 people […]
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Colony, Chapter I: Dawnland
Maine’s path to statehood began long before you think it did.
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Maine Events: Join the party at bicentennial celebrations across the Pine Tree State
Dances, concerts, exhibits, bean suppers, historical talks and a film festival are among the special events planned in Maine this year to mark the 200th anniversary of statehood.
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Maine Bicentennial: Cape Elizabeth
It is impossible to discuss the history of Cape Elizabeth’s rocky shoreline without addressing the shipwrecks that have occurred there. Millions of sightseers at Portland Head Light are reminded of the events of Christmas Eve 1886 when they read the hand-painted ledge just a few yards to the south of the light tower. The three-masted […]
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