maine history
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PublishedMarch 17, 2021
Maine Voices: Irish brothers from Machias fought, won Revolution’s first naval battle
Two months after Minutemen routed English troops, the six O’Briens seized three invading vessels in ‘the Lexington of the Sea.’
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PublishedMarch 14, 2021
In 1939, Portland chef George Miller was crowned Maine’s Chowder King
And that's just for starters. More than 80 years later, his descendents tell all about Miller's glorious victory for New England-style clam chowder.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2021
A trio of Maine-themed books to celebrate Maine’s 200th birthday-plus-one
Chickadees, Chester and chowder – all present and accounted for.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2021
Maine Voices: Portland proclamation controversy points to need to keep learning from history
With historians providing insight, contention over monuments, statues and historical commemoration can broaden our understanding of the past.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2021
Which type of clam chowder is best? The debate is alive and well
For decades, New England partisans – and don't forget New Yorkers – have debated the matter, bickering over specifications like cream, tomatoes, salt pork and roux.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2021
Marble bust of powerful 19th century Mainer damaged by mob at U.S. Capitol last month
A curator is taking steps to repair the marble bust of former U.S. House Speaker Thomas Reed of Maine.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2021
Black History Month: Maine’s Black history should not be forgotten
Three exceptional Mainers and their families helped shape the state and the nation as we know it today.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2021
The View From Here: Judge’s statue shows immortality can be fleeting
U.S. Chief Justice Melville Weston Fuller was known for many things in his day, but his connection to racial injustice is not worthy of honor.
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2021
Commentary: Permanent resolution is possible in Maine state and tribal relations
To show good faith in implementing its treaty obligations, the state must create a fifth constitutional office where tribal issues and concerns could be respectfully addressed.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2021
Maine Historical plans for future preservation of past
A new system will allow Maine Historical Society to expand the safe storage of its vast collection.
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