maine history
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PublishedDecember 29, 2019
In 19th century, Maine’s statehood became inevitable
In this bicentennial year, a series of ambitious events highlights history and identity as the state celebrates its 200th birthday.
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PublishedDecember 27, 2019
Maine Voices: As bicentennial approaches, let our state continue to be the Polar Star
Throughout its history, immigrants have always refreshed and reinvigorated the economy and culture of Maine.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2019
Coastal History: Maine’s centennial celebration
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PublishedNovember 28, 2019
Maine Voices: Decolonize Thanksgiving by making amends to the Wabanaki
It's not enough to acknowledge past harms – non-Natives should work to create restorative change.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2019
The Maine Millennial: Mentally remapping a city as landmarks of childhood vanish
That said, changes in Portland institutions aren't always for the worse.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2019
Lisa Savage: As U.S. senator, I’ll stand up to neo-McCarthyism, say ‘no’ to U.S. wars
Smear campaigns and déjà vu Russia-baiting for anyone who dares mention defense cuts won't stop me.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2019
Jim Fossel: There’s room in the center for immigration reform
While there is deep disagreement on the partisan extremes, most Americans would support sensible reforms to increase legal immigration.
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PublishedNovember 9, 2019
Maine Voices: We’re all included in definition of ‘real Maine,’ ‘real America’
Leaders of our state's Roman Catholic and Protestant communities should denounce an anti-Semitic attack on Portland's mayor.
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PublishedNovember 3, 2019
‘Precious and Adored’ offers century-old love letters with a difference
The book gathers 30 years of intimate letters that chronicle a passionate love affair between two women at a time such relationships were kept mum.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2019
Life in Colonial-era Maine seen through the lens of one Thomas Doughty
Carol Gardner's 'The Involuntary American' focuses on one of history's invisible people, who began life in Scotland, was sold into servitude and made (reasonably) good in Maine.
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