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Renovations to Maine State Museum chug along with removal of historic steam engine

by Keith Edwards September 20, 2023September 20, 2023

When the Augusta museum reopens, likely in 2025, it is expected to feature interactive exhibits that boost focus on women and minority groups – and 2 humpback whale skeletons.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Review

How Thomas Smallwood helped hundreds of enslaved people find freedom

by Richard Kreitner The Washington Post September 17, 2023September 11, 2023

Scott Shane’s ‘Flee North’ tells the gripping story of Thomas Smallwood, who was born into slavery and who Shane credits with coining the term ‘underground railroad.’

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Travel ban to North Korea divides me from my family

by Cathi Choi Los Angeles Times September 5, 2023September 4, 2023

The Biden administration has renewed limits imposed on American passport holders over travel to North Korea. The U.S. should lift this rule and put a formal end to the Korean War.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Together we must aspire to a more welcoming and safe Maine

by Sara Lennon Special to the Press Herald September 3, 2023September 2, 2023

Disarming intolerance and bigotry starts with education – this can be uncomfortable and scary, but it works.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Why are we still so freaked out by organized labor?

by Kenneth Z. Chutchian Special to the Press Herald September 3, 2023September 2, 2023

Americans cling to tired old stereotypes of unions at their peril.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Make America Great Again – for whom?

by Francis Wilkinson Bloomberg Opinion August 29, 2023August 28, 2023

Now as in 2016, the emphasis on ‘again’ gives away the game.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News

Director of British Museum steps down amid controversy over thefts of ancient items

by BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press August 25, 2023August 25, 2023

Hartwig Fischer had planned to leave the post next year but said his presence had become a distraction after questions were raised recently about whether the museum took warnings seriously.

Times Record

Civil War historian discusses Confederate monuments and race in Chamberlain Legacy Lecture

by The Times Record August 22, 2023August 22, 2023

Nationally known Civil War historian, author and educator Kevin Levin will deliver the third annual Chamberlain Legacy Lecture hosted by Pejepscot History Center. The lecture is at 7 p.m. on Sept. 8 — Joshua Chamberlain’s 195th birthday — in Brunswick’s NOMAD Gallery in Fort Andross, 14 Maine St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with desserts […]