LISBON FALLS — Media specialist Earl Williams will present many images drawn from the Lisbon Historical Society’s archives in a presentation titled “Then and Now” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, in the society’s rooms at the MTM Center on School Street The photos from the past are mainly street scenes and buildings, some still […]
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Paul LePage says thousands of Mainers fought for Confederacy
If those seeking to remove the statues of Confederate heroes are successful, Gov. Paul LePage asked if they’ll next “take my books” and clear library shelves in a bid to strip away history. During a wide-ranging radio interview with Bangor’s WVOM, the governor blasted the press as “pencil terrorists,” defended Robert E. Lee and bemoaned […]
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Mark Allen Daniel
BIDDEFORD — Mark Allen Daniel, 44, of Biddeford, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 9, in Biddeford. Mark was born in Amarillo, Texas, on Aug. 30, 1972, a son of Charles R. and Julia E. (Keenan) Daniel. He attended Amarillo schools and Amarillo High School. He was a graduate of Oxford Hills High School. For most of […]
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Church member returns weather vane to original shape
MECHANIC FALLS — When the roof of the First Congregational Church was replaced in 2003, it was discovered that the steeple had extensive wood rot and had to come down permanently. The steeple had sat atop the church roof since 1848, when the church was built, along with a copper weather vane which had adorned […]
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A Maine congressman died in a duel with fellow House member in 1838
AUGUSTA — Before U.S. Sen. Susan Collins agrees to a duel with a Texas congressman angry at her refusal to back GOP healthcare plans, the Maine Republican might want to consider the fate of one of her Pine Tree State predecessors on Capitol Hill. Back in 1838, U.S. Rep. Jonathan Cilley of Maine, a lawyer […]
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Civil War historian to present at Food for Thought
LEWISTON — Dr. Charles Plummer, a Civil War historian, living-history performer, and long-time L.A. Senior College instructor, will be the presenter at the next LA Senior College Food for Thought session on Friday, May 12. Plummer will share a few Civil War poems that illuminate the literary meanings and memory of the Civil War as […]
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Old-time maple sugaring, school session at the Washburn-Norlands Living History Center
LIVERMORE — The community can celebrate Maine Maple Sunday at the Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, Maine’s oldest living history farm and museum, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 26. A breakfast of fresh hot pancakes and sausage drizzled in Norlands’ own maple syrup will be available in the historic farmer’s cottage and original […]
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Julie-Ann Baumer to discuss Eloise Jordan at March meeting of the Lisbon Historical Society
LISBON FALLS — Julie-Ann Baumer will give a talk on Lewiston Evening Journal writer Eloise Jordan at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, at the Lisbon Historical Society, MTM Center, 18 School Street, Lisbon Falls. Her talk, “Six Degrees of Eloise,” will include a historical overview of Jordan’s life and writing history as well as several […]
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Gov. Paul LePage offers alternative civil rights history
History obviously isn’t one of Gov. Paul LePage’s strong points. In a radio interview Tuesday, LePage took issue with U.S. Rep. John Lewis’ decision to boycott the presidential inauguration because he doesn’t consider Donald Trump “a legitimate president.” The governor then proceeded to deliver a mangled history lesson to the civil rights leader who marched […]
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Bricks laid for Livermore Falls church in 1906
LIVERMORE FALLS — The first bricks of the Eaton Memorial United Methodist Church were laid in the concrete foundation on July 18, 1906. Memorial windows were placed to honor the memory of several people. The church replaced a prior wooden church building that was moved down the road to Reynolds Avenue and now serves as […]