The humble Farmer: Hey, Google, how fast can an ordinary person adapt to technological change?

Tag: maine history

Published
September 15, 2018

The humble Farmer: Hey, Google, how fast can an ordinary person adapt to technological change?

The horse was not outdated overnight, but no, hardly a week goes by when we are not assaulted by some change or complicated technical innovation.
Published
August 22, 2018

Our View: Despite pressure, Baxter State Park should stay ‘forever wild’

As visits to Baxter and the new national monument increase, a new director must resist calls for more amenities.
Published
August 5, 2018

Maine Observer: Being from Maine? It’s a state of mind

A Navy brat and Army spouse who moved here 22 years ago keeps her answer simple when asked, ‘Where are you from?’
Published
June 28, 2018

Today In History writer Eugene Kim dies at 61

Since 1984, he was the writer of the daily feature that includes a capsule summary of significant events that took place on that date.
Published
May 13, 2018

Maine man learns truth of his past: Nuns stole him as a baby from his mother in Ireland

Kevin Battle of South Portland has always known he was adopted. Only recently, as clues emerged about his mysterious birth, did he learn the truth.
Published
February 28, 2018

‘Maine Eats’ exhibit in Portland digs into evolution of state’s cuisine

A showcase at the Maine Historical Society, opening Friday, explores everything from iconic lobster and spuds to the more modern sustainability movement.
Published
November 8, 2017

Cookbook writer Lily Wallace a familiar name in early 1900s, but her summertime ties to Maine are little known

A little digging leads to some insight into the enigmatic author who spent summers cooking in a cottage in Edgecomb.
Published
June 14, 2017

Students unearth ancient history of Maine coast in archaeological dig

University of New England students taking a summer course have dug up artifacts believed to date back thousands of years.
Published
April 8, 2017

New exhibit to showcase Maine woman’s World War I experiences as a ‘Y’ Girl

Memorabilia from Faith Hinckley’s nine months overseas aiding American soldiers will be a featured display at Fairfield’s L.C. Bates Museum.
Published
March 7, 2017

State seeks volunteers to help digitize Maine historical documents

The list of projects includes the Civl War diary of a member of the famed 20th Maine Volunteers to documents from 1777 on the capture of a fugitive slave.