We pored over Maine’s newspaper archives for a casual look at how Mainers from other times celebrated the holiday, and most especially what they were eating.
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Former University of Maine at Farmington professor joins Margaret Chase Smith Library in Skowhegan as new director
Chris O’Brien, a Cold War historian who was previously a professor of history at UMF, took over as the library’s director in September.
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When Lyndon B. Johnson came to Portland 60 years ago, a hundred thousand followed
Johnson’s 1964 visit drew what may have been the largest crowd Portland has ever seen. Sixty years later, those in attendance still remember the group’s energy.
Posted inFood & Dining
Plant-based food columnist explores Maine’s buried vegetarian history
Avery Yale Kamila talks about her co-curated exhibit, ‘Maine’s Untold Vegetarian History,’ which opened this month at the Maine Historical Society Museum.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State
100 years ago, KKK stunned Lewiston with gunpowder and a huge, flaming cross
The Aug. 10, 1924, scene atop Mount David highlighted the growing power of the racist, anti-immigrant, anti-Catholic group in Maine
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The deadliest-ever day for public safety officers in Auburn and Lewiston
75 years ago, two fire trucks crashed into each other in Auburn, killing three men.
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‘What a wonder’ a total eclipse can be
As the total eclipse approaches, Mainers who witnessed eclipses in 1932 and 1963 say they were awed at the sight.
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How a note in an antique dress from Searsport created a sensation
A 19th century bustle dress bought in Searsport a decade ago made national news last week, after a researcher decoded an old telegraph message found inside it.
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If there’s a rock ‘n’ roll heaven, it might just be Lewiston
At least 23 inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame have performed in Lewiston.
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‘Making Maine’ gives a decidedly unsentimental picture of the nascent state
Scoundrels, smugglers and their ilk helped to make Maine, according to a new history of the War of 1812.