Old Bristol Historical Society (OBHS) will launch its Summer Speaker Series with “Martin Van Buren Fountain: Unwitting Witness and Recorder of History, 1863-1864” on Sunday, June 29. Presentations in the series will be at 7 p.m. at the Bristol Congregational Church in Bristol Mills (with the exception of July 27, which will be at the […]
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‘Antiques Roadshow’ finally makes it to Maine
About 65 appraisers were at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay to assess items for the popular PBS show’s 30th season — and its first visit to the state.
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Mainers have been through 250 years of extraordinary times
Five months after the Battle of Lexington and Concord, in September 1775, 1,100 men left what is now Pittston, Maine, in 200 battoes, a flat-bottomed boat, carrying well over 100 tons of supplies, and went up the Kennebec River. They portaged these puppies 13 miles over the height of land — climbing 1,200 feet in […]
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Brunswick Mall memorial honors Maine’s sacrifice in Spanish-American War
On a small triangle of land at the southern-most end of the Brunswick Mall stands a nearly forgotten monument to a nearly forgotten war. But almost 100 years ago, the placing of this monument captured headlines, became an event in Brunswick’s bicentenary celebrations and was marred by added tragedy. On Feb. 15, 1898, the island […]
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Local author brings Maine woman’s story to life
University of New England historian Elizabeth DeWolfe’s latest book highlights a story of bravery, infidelity, and female friendships.
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Georgetown Historical Society celebrates The Georgetown Tide’s 50th year with special exhibition
Georgetown Historical Society is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its publication, The Georgetown Tide, with a special exhibition opening at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 24, at 20 Bay Point Road. The exhibition “50 years, 50 Treasures: Selections from the GHS Collections” takes visitors back through the island’s history — from current day to pre-Colonial Indigenous […]
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Lincoln County Historical Society to open season on Memorial Day
The Lincoln County Historical Association will kick off its 2025 season on Memorial Day with a range of events that invite the public to experience history in different ways. Highlights include a Memorial Day ceremony, a visit from historical archaeologist Tim Dinsmore, new hands-on experiences at the Old Jail and Community Day offering free admission […]
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When civil rights legends made a statement in Brunswick
In early May 1964, while the spread of communism dominated politics in the United States, the Civil Rights Movement was nearing a major goal in America, and two famed civil rights leaders came to Brunswick to drum up support for passage of the pending legislation. The bill sought to grant civil rights to all Americans, […]
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When a German U-boat sunk a ship just off Maine’s coast
In April 1945, New England’s worst naval disaster of World War II took place just 5 miles off the coast of Cape Elizabeth, when a lone-wolf German U-boat arose from the murky depths of Casco Bay and fired one torpedo. Forty-nine men lost their lives, a great naval manhunt was launched and an enduring controversy […]
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Friends of Pemaquid Point Lighthouse seeks volunteers for summer
Friends of the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse has an opportunity for anyone interested in history and who enjoys meeting people from all over the world. The group is seeking volunteer docents dedicated to educating and engaging visitors about the rich history of the lighthouse and its Maine coastal surroundings. The Pemaquid Point Lighthouse in Bristol dates […]