The Nao Santa Maria drew plenty of Maine tourists last week. But living history this ship is not.
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Passamaquoddy Tribe plans educational display near replica of Columbus’ ship
Tribal leaders say the Nao Santa Maria’s Penobscot River tour overlooks Columbus’ history of committing atrocities against indigenous people.
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Tours of Columbus replica ship held in Bucksport despite controversy
They were conducted this weekend just after organizers canceled the Nao Santa Maria’s visit to Bangor.
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Screening that highlights Maine’s Mid-Century Moment hosted by UMA, Northeast Historic Film
The University of Maine at Augusta in partnership with Northeast Historic Film will hold a screening of films at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 14, at the Alamo Theater in Bucksport. This event is part of the Maine’s Mid-Century Moment Series and is free and open to the public, however, seating is limited. The event […]
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Rep. Carney: Maine communities shouldn’t have to foot the bill for oil facility closures
L.D. 2033 would require owners to close facilities in an environmentally safe and fiscally sound manner.
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Bucksport salmon farm gets its final permit to begin construction
Whole Oceans plans to build the facility at the site of the former Verso paper mill.
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Missing Bucksport woman found and charged with arson
Aza Jerome, 56, was the subject of an extensive search after a fire at her home on Nov. 11.
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Maine salmon farm site plan altered because of archaeological site
Whole Oceans plans to start building the $180 million salmon farm next spring.
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Former Verso paper mill smokestack is demolished
A Maine man played a lament on his bagpipes as a smokestack that symbolized a former paper mill came crashing down.
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Bucksport gives key approval for salmon farm to be built at former mill site
Whole Oceans plans to build facilities to hatch and grow Atlantic salmon on the banks of the Penobscot River, and aims to build a separate processing plant.