The once well-known Auburn painter produced local landscapes as well as portraits of Maine dignitaries, cartoons and caricatures, drawing until the day he died.
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The Presidents’ plates: We look back at presidential visits to Maine, with an eye on the food
From lobster to coconut ice cream, it’s Fare to the Chief.
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Congress backs Sen. Collins’ measure for women’s history museum
Two new Smithsonian museums for the nation’s capital included in year-end funding bill, including one Collins has sought since 2003.
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Graveyard tour puts a spotlight on Norway’s forefathers
Six tours will be held between Oct. 30 – 31 at the Rustfield Cemetery on Greenleaf Street in Norway.
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Colony, Chapter II: Rivalry
An acrimonious relationship develops between Maine and Massachusetts.
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Colony, Chapter I: Dawnland
Maine’s path to statehood began long before you think it did.
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Strong Historical Society to explore archaeological findings at Blue Ledge
The society will meet at 79 Main St. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, and, as always, the meeting is open to all.
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Vote on Maine statehood was far from assured two centuries ago
Every attempt over the previous 30 years to separate from Massachusetts had failed until July 26, 1819 – 200 years ago this week.
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What you ought to know about Maine on its 200th birthday
The state’s ‘wretched’ early years. George Washington. A black-bear-inspired war with Canada. A national reputation for drunkenness. And unmistakable political clout in Washington, D.C. They’re all just part of Maine’s colorful 200-year history.