history

Honoring tradition and history is an important part of what makes Maine such a special place to live. So we have to do a special shoutout to the great people of Naples, Maine. who came together last week to save a classic landmark. A beautiful cupola that used to be on the top of the iconic Bay of N…

More than four decades ago, Mt. Abram in Greenwood, Maine was home to only monorail ride in the northeast

July 4th, 1886, was supposed to be a huge celebration in Portland. This would be the first Independence Day since the troops had returned home from fighting in the Civil War. A huge parade, fireworks, and a circus featuring a real hippopotamus were just some of the activities planned for the day. I…

Local folklore and urban legends have persisted for generations that two old shipwrecks may have clues to a long list viking grave on Carney Island in Maine

If you've ever been to Fort Williams in Cape Elizabeth or to Peaks Island, you've seen the remnants of gun batteries and lookout towers. These were used in WW1 and especially in WW2 to protect Portland Harbor. You may think that World War II was fought far away from Maine, so you may be su…

Amongst a series of strange laws that exist in the state, is it actually illegal to put tomatoes in a chowder in Maine?

With some places dating back to the early 1900's, here's a snapshot of some of the oldest bars and restaurants that are still standing in Portland, Maine

If you're up for a road trip, a short, moderate hike can lead you what's left of an old ski lift and a dilapidated lodge.

People who have lived in Lewiston and Auburn know that once upon a time, nobody made a better honey dip doughnut than Jake and Andy's

A stunning photo of an old underground train tunnel in Cumberland, Maine is causing a stir, is it real or just an illusion?

More than a century ago, a keeper's dog became famous for ringing a fog bell at the Wood Island Lighthouse in Saco Bay

If you've got big imagination and a tight budget, check out this old schoolhouse for sale in New Gloucester, Maine for less than 100k

It's time to let those summer feels go because one city in northern Maine has already gotten its first taste of snow this season

When alcohol sales dried up during Prohibition, Maine ingenuity kicked in and the concoction known as Applejack was invented

Pretty lighthouses and islands off the coast of Maine aren't always picturesque and peaceful. Sometimes they house secrets and utter tragedy.

Plan a visit to Settlement Quarry Preserve in Stonington to see a different side of Maine, a mix between barren and beauty