They were winter weary, fed up and suffering ‘Ohio Fever’: How fleeing Mainers founded Maineville, Ohio

The tiny town in southwest Ohio was among the places Mainers settled in the 1800's seeking a better life, and the town maintains a connection with Maine 200 years later.

Sure, it’s hot out, but at least it’s not like 1911

Lewiston and Auburn suffered through what may have been the worst summer weather New England ever faced for 11 steamy days in July 1911.

A hundred years ago, Lewiston elected women to office for the first time

In 1921, finally allowed to participate fully, women won four school board seats and controlled a majority of the panel.

Marble bust of powerful 19th century Mainer damaged by mob at U.S. Capitol last month

A curator is taking steps to repair the marble bust of former U.S. House Speaker Thomas Reed of Maine.

Maine Historical plans for future preservation of past

A new system will allow Maine Historical Society to expand the safe storage of its vast collection.

Togo: History’s most heroic dog spent his final years at Poland Spring

Famed for delivering life-saving medicine across the Alaskan wilderness in 1925, Togo, a lead sled dog, wound up in Maine. A statue to honor him at Poland Spring is in the works.

Winthrop Maine Historical Society seeks donors to help buy Main Street building

The historical society, which does not have an official headquarters, is seeking $125,000 to purchase and upgrade the old Key Bank location at 107 Main St.

Oxford Hills libraries issue call for oral, written, recorded histories of life during COVID-19.

Can Susan Collins avoid the fate of a legendary Maine senator?

Mainers refused a fifth term to Margaret Chase Smith, the only lawmaker until Collins who's sought one since voters began electing senators more than a century ago.

Maine’s first football game took place at Bates College 145 years ago

In 1875, Bates and Tufts enthusiastically competed in the brand new sport of football, not quite ready for prime time. Among the rules during the raucous game: No projecting nails allowed.