Karin Tilberg’s ‘Loving the North Woods’ gives a detailed history of the region’s recent conservation, but misses a few key points.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Lewiston-Auburn’s historic bells still ring. Here’s where you hear them
Buildings throughout the Twin Cities contain bells from the 19th century, many still tolling the time and calling people to gather.
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Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Water Street in Livermore Falls to be closed for History Night May 23
Selectmen voted to close Water Street from 4-8 p.m. on May 23 for History Night.
Posted inbPlus, Maine
‘Misery for dinner’ and other facts that lifted my Franco pride
Camden Martin’s local class on the history of French Canadians in Maine is full of interesting information … and answers to why I’m here.
Posted inMaine, News
‘Antiques Roadshow’ to make first stop in Maine for 30th tour
For years, the roadshow was filmed inside convention centers across the country, making it difficult to find a suitable location in Maine.
Posted inMaine
‘A River of Blood’: The violent history behind Kennebec River settlement
Gerard Gawalt shares how, although uncomfortable, facing decades of conflict between Abenaki and white settlers along the Kennebec River can help us better deepen our connection to people and place.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine
How did Crash Road in Jay get its name?
Before it was Crash Road, it was called North Livermore-Jay Road.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
The origin of Livermore and Livermore Falls: a brief history
Who was Deacon Elijah Livermore and how did he found the town of Livermore?
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Local groups asking vets, families to share pictures of military service
The images will be added to the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars digital album.
Posted inNews
Harpswell’s Halfway Rock lighthouse preservationist receives Maritime History Service Award
On Oct. 24, Ford Reiche attended the National Maritime Historical Society’s Annual Awards Dinner, where he was honored for preserving a piece of Maine’s rich seafaring history.