Many former slaves settled in Bath, Brunswick, Harpswell and Topsham.
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Gorham’s oldest resident reflects on how town has changed
‘We’ve lost the farms,’ said Mary Golden, 101, who has lived in Gorham for over 70 years.
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How a BIW-built ship became a Navy legend
The USS O’Bannon’s fame began with battles against Japanese vessels in World War II.
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Amateur historians seek to restore historic Bridgton railway
Six local train enthusiasts are working to rebuild a 1.5-mile stretch of the Bridgton and Saco River Railroad, which closed in 1941.
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Wiscasset Homes on Tour 2025 features remarkable historic houses
The Swett-Johnston-Neal House, the Davis House, the DayBreak mansion and others will be open for public tours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
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Windham Historical Society’s fall festival raises funds to restore old Town Hall
The annual festival saw appearances by local authors, among other vendors and entertainers.
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When the Bath-built Ranger defended America’s Cup
In the 1930s, while the world appeared to be coming apart at the seams, one sailing race saw the hopes of America pinned on a revolutionary new vessel and its defense of a legendary title. And this vessel was built at Bath Iron Works. By 1936, while fascist aggressions were growing in Europe and the […]
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Brunswick plane crash was the third deadliest in Maine history
At the height of the Korean War, a U.S. naval anti-submarine patrol aircraft crashed while attempting to land on a newly built runway at the Brunswick Naval Air Station. When it was over, six out of 10 crewmen were dead and the disaster became one of Maine’s deadliest. On Monday, April 14, 1952, 10 men […]
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Run of dry weather reminiscent of 1947 October fires in Maine
Dry conditions led to devastating fires 78 years ago.
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Brunswick recreation area named in honor of family that led others to freedom
The town-owned land will be named after the Heustons, a farming family from East Brunswick who were active in the Underground Railroad.