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Togus VA Rings In 150th Anniversary This November
Togus VA Rings In 150th Anniversary This November
Togus VA Rings In 150th Anniversary This November
Togus VA in Chelsea, Maine is celebrating its 150th anniversary come November! Togus has not only been around for 150 years, but was actually the nation's first Veterans Home ever established. According to Maine's VA history, Togus admitted their very first veteran on November 10, 1866...
Augusta’s Culture Reborn Through Restoration Of Colonial Theatre
Augusta’s Culture Reborn Through Restoration Of Colonial Theatre
Augusta’s Culture Reborn Through Restoration Of Colonial Theatre
As folks around Central Maine make their way to work daily, they pass a historical site cherished by many in the neighborhood. The Colonial Theatre sits on Water Street in Augusta... and has sat there since 1913. Generations have come and gone while this structure has stayed for over 100 years ...
Maine’s World War II Mystery
Maine’s World War II Mystery
Maine’s World War II Mystery
This is the story of a World War II mystery in Northern Maine. On September 22, 1942, a seven man crew died when their B-25 died when their plane crashed shortly after taking off from Presque Isle.
Only Boxing Title Fight In Maine: Clay vs Liston 2
Only Boxing Title Fight In Maine: Clay vs Liston 2
Only Boxing Title Fight In Maine: Clay vs Liston 2
Muhammad Ali died at age 74 from respiratory issues. In 1964, Ali, then Cassius Clay, upset Sonny Liston to win the World Heavy Championship, and the rematch was on for Lewiston, Maine.
Saco Drive-In Needs Our Votes!
When I think of a drive-in movie theater it brings back great family memories. You had to position the car perfectly on the little mound of sand, hook the speaker on the rolled down driver's side window and make the trek to snack shack.
This Week in Maine History March 6-12
This Week in Maine History March 6-12
This Week in Maine History March 6-12
March 9th 1921  A British Tramp Steamer called Wandby shipwrecked near Walker's Point in Kennebunk. Captain David Simpson's hearing was off when he thought the buoy whistle he heard was the one near Portland Lightship . Thinking that they were in the clear and heading in the right direction the captain left the bridge, letting his chief engineers take the reign...

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