Great Northern's wilderness thoroughfare replaced the Penobscot log drives — and opened the woods to a new kind of visitor.
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Two tons of breathtaking tourmaline made the region's international reputation — and kicked off a decades-long mineral blitz.
Wabanaki tribes made convincing claims to almost two-thirds of the state's land, with the federal government obliged to press their case.
Wiping away what may or may not have been tears, the Maine senator and brief presidential front-runner dooms his primary chances — while shaping a generation of Maine leaders.
Looking back on the high-wire maritime rescue on its 75th anniversary.
Golden MacDonald was the celebrated “author” of The Little Island and other classics.
And both of these beautiful historic schooners are right.
The Maine Historical Society's newly digitized collection of historic clothing can tell us a lot about attitudes of the past.
Sweatin' to the oldies in the Forest City.
What Maine's polar explorers have to teach us about schmoozing outside during a pandemic winter.
The Edna Hoyt was a floating anachronism that gained a cult following — and helped kick off an enduring fascination with old-timey ships.
In a highly partisan environment, a furtive effort to toss out votes led Maine to the brink of civil war.