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.
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‘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.
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George Popham, Ronald Reagan and Maine’s role in America’s first Thanksgiving
Just before the last ship returned to England in the fall of 1607, leaving the Popham colonists to face a brutal Maine winter, the colonists reached out to a nearby friendly Indian named Nahaniida.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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State seeks volunteers to help digitize Maine historical documents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.
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Maine used to be the ax-making capital of the world, and now vintage has its value
Fans of vintage Maine axes want to see the industry restored.
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Maine Voices: Portland parade unites past and present in tribute to labor’s dignity, value
The use of the march to express pride, protest and patriotism is relevant now as it was in 1841.
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Maine Voices: Visit Tate House Museum for knowledge of past that can shape the future
The Portland depository provides tools to make the connection and also offers fun educational activities.