The National Park Service recently agreed with the state that the wreck of the Delhi is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, but the company suing for ownership fears that decision will sabotage its case.
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Maine history on the move as Cultural Building renovations wrap up
Plans are now underway for the return of the Maine State Library, the Maine State Museum and the Archive to the state Cultural Building as its $45 million renovation project nears completion.
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Central Maine nonprofits teach children about the outdoors at annual MaineFest in Augusta
The event took place Saturday and organizers expected around 300 participants.
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Renovations to Maine State Museum chug along with removal of historic steam engine
When the Augusta museum reopens, likely in 2025, it is expected to feature interactive exhibits that boost focus on women and minority groups — and two humpback whale skeletons.
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Topsham foreman rolls massive train into and out of state museum, 37 years apart
Todd Belaire of The Cote Corp. of Auburn returned this week to the Maine State Museum in Augusta to undo work he had done in 1986.
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Maine State Museum celebrating state Saturday with ‘Maine Fest’
It will be the first time the museum hosts the outdoor, family-oriented Maine-themed event taking place in Augusta’s Capitol Park.
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Maine Cultural Building in Augusta to stay closed for 2 years amid asbestos removal, mechanical upgrade
The building, which was built in 1967, houses the Maine State Archives, Maine State Library and Maine State Museum.
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Air conditioning issues shut down Maine State Museum
The Augusta museum, which reopened on June 10, will be closed for the next few weeks.
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Model trains and enthusiasts take over Maine State Cultural Building
The atrium at the Maine State Cultural Building in Augusta was packed with dozens of families who gawked at elaborate model train setups.
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Summer School: Maine State Museum draws the curious, from children to seniors
The Augusta-based museum will partner with bike coalition for a special event to celebrate women’s right to vote — and ride bicycles — as part of exhibits this summer.