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For the rest of this year, the historical society is presenting an exhibition titled, "Notorious: Maine Crime in the Public ...
A 55-year-old Chinese man was accidentally swept more than 28,000 feet over Northwest China while testing a paraglider ...
University of New England historian Elizabeth DeWolfe’s latest book highlights a story of bravery, infidelity, and female ...
The Old York Historical Society has grown into a leading historical organization, caring for 20 structures across 11 ...
Avery Yale Kamila talks about her co-curated exhibit, 'Maine's Untold Vegetarian History,' which opened this month at the Maine Historical Society Museum. While you may be seeing more and more ...
A number of Maine’s historical and cultural organizations are working harder than ever to preserve the state’s story, but recent federal funding cuts are making that job a lot tougher.
Come for the clothes, stay for the history in this unique curator tour! Maine Historical Society (MHS) brings historic clothing and fashion to life in a stunning, two-part landmark exhibition for its ...
PORTLAND, Maine — On the list of Maine’s official state symbols, sweets have fared exceptionally well. Maine’s state beverage is Moxie, its dessert is blueberry pie, its sweetener is Maine maple syrup ...
A dark spring has followed a dark winter leaving many people to wonder if this has already been the cloudiest year in Maine's ...
National History Day recently announced the teachers honored as the 2025 National History Day Teacher of the Year Award ...