The institution was founded at Exchange Street as a place to teach boys, but since 1863 has been a co-educational facility on Cumberland Avenue.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland High School celebrates bicentennial
The institution was founded at Exchange Street as a place to teach boys, but since 1863 has been a co-educational facility on Cumberland Avenue.
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Film tells history of Cumberland through eyes of those who lived it
“Cumberland Maine, Building Community and Memories for 200 Years” explores the history of farming, education, recreation and community service in Cumberland.
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Richmond celebrates prosperity, history closely tied to Kennebec River
History buffs anxiously awaiting Richmond bicentennial in 2023 kicked things off Saturday.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Tate House in Portland wins historic preservation grant
Maine Preservation, in partnership with The 1772 Foundation, awarded $100,000 in historic preservation matching grants totaling to 18 private nonprofit organizations preserving historic buildings in Maine, including the Tate House Museum in Portland. Grants, which ranged from $2,000-$10,000, were provided for exterior painting; surface restoration; fire/security systems; repairs to/restoration of chimneys, porches, roofs and windows; […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, Times Record
Virtual Portland walk points out city’s early ties to slavery
“It is important for us to remember many of these buildings were built off the backs of enslaved African labor,” a marine historian says.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Portland Forecaster
Community conversation to focus on past, future of Portland’s Trolley Park
The city is seeking ideas on how to improve the Riverton park.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Cumberland history book released for bicentennial
Local experts work with Arcadia Publishing to create “Cumberland,” which examines the town’s long history through photographs embellished with contextual information.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Greater Portland Landmarks awards longtime businesses, historic preservation effort
Bangor Savings Bank, J.B. Brown & Sons, HM Payson and Springer’s Jewelers were given the groups inaugural Legacy Business awards.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Maine Bicentennial: Portland
In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, The Forecaster is featuring historical highlights and artifacts from our communities’ past 200 years. This feature can be found in print and online every other week.