History

The Maine Boat & Home Show hits Rockland with special bicentenial celebrations in August

Does this bottle look familiar? Do you know who E. A. Mansir was? If so, let us know!

New book highlights real accounts of Bigfoot sightings in Maine

If you've been wondering when Augustas Fort Western museum will reopen again to the public, tomorrow (5/29/21) is the big day according to a story by the Bangor Daily News.
If you are not familiar with the back story of the 1754 national landmark then it is worth a trip to visit...

You probably have seen this sign but what is the 'Kennebec-Chaudiere', but what is it?

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When we think of Augusta, we normally think of Maine... And, maybe, Georgia. There are way more than those two, though. 17 states have an "Augusta"

March 15th was Maine's 201st birthday. Last year Maine's bicentennial was knocked off track so this year, year 201, it's time to start the party.

Within sight of the Coast Guard base you can get up close and personal to some of the buoys that once helped provide safe navigation along the Maine coast. Buoy Park is a great place to bring the kids, or the kid in you, to explore the buoys...

When you think about how long the area that we now call the State of Maine has been inhabited, it should not be a surprise that we have a few ghost towns.
For thousands of years, all of New England was inhabited by the Native Americans.  Then, about 500 years ago, the first European settlers sho…

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According to a story by WABI, and in honor of Black History Month, Waterville Creates has teamed up with Colby College Museum of Art, Kennebec Montessori School, Waterville Public Schools and the Family Violence Project, to created a special Art Kit for everyone to celebrate the artwork and legacy o…

I was out for a walk recently near the Maine State Museum building and walked by the Samantha Smith statue. I remember her story very well; her life and her death.

It's a special story indeed, and one that lives on til this very day. Now when I say have you heard of the flying Santa? I bet you’re thinking well duh Santa flies with his sleigh. But I’m talking about THE flying Santa.
According to folklore, my wife, and Wikiped…

Saddleback Mountain, nestled in the heart of Rangeley, Maine, has always been one of the State's most favorite spots for skiing.

It's so hard saying good bye to an old friend. So for me, this won't be that bad, but, for all you TaB lovers out there, this is a sad day indeed.
Coca-Cola, the maker of TaB, said in a press release they are putting TaB to rest forever.
"TaB broke new ground in 1963 when it was int…