history

Published
January 22, 2025

The last congressional duel involved a Mainer — who won?
Published
January 20, 2025

1951 murder involving husband and wife stuns Brunswick
Published
January 9, 2025

A look back at the night Brunswick gangs brawled in the streets

It was like something from "The Outsiders," with Bowdoin College "Yaggers" facing off with local "Rowdies" in the streets
Published
January 1, 2025

Looking back on Brunswick’s bustling industrial history
Published
December 11, 2024

One of Maine’s ‘founding fathers’ built an empire on the Midcoast

Before Maine gained its statehood, one Midcoast resident built a fortune before becoming one of the state's founders and its first governor.

Published
November 26, 2024

Stories from Maine: Saving Chamberlain and the 20th Maine
Published
November 25, 2024

Saco historian hosts series of walking tours

Peter Scontras is sharing his wealth of Saco history knowledge with the community through a series of in-depth walking tours.
Published
November 15, 2024

Stories from Maine: A flood to remember
Published
November 14, 2024

Repast is history: What Mainers ate on Thanksgiving through the decades

We pored over Maine's newspaper archives for a casual look at how Mainers from other times celebrated the holiday, and most especially what they were eating.
Published
November 14, 2024

Vegetarian Thanksgiving is a lot older than you think