Bangor's Paul Bunyan, As You've Probably Never Seen Him Before
Pretty cool to learn some new stuff about our old friend, if you ask me, and get a chance to see him in a way many of us never have.
History
Do You Know Why They’re Called ‘Maine’ Coon Cats? A Wicked Furry Tale
Maine Coon Cats are lovely, but why is Maine in their name?
Some Believe An Old Shipwreck Leads To A Hidden Viking Grave On This Quiet Maine Island
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
The Day The S/S Iroquis Ran Aground In Bar Harbor
Way back when in your grandmother's day, something happened on a foggy morning in Bar Harbor.
Angry Mobs Burned Down Multiple Maine Brothels in the 1800s
1800s Portland: setting brothels afire, angry locals and traveling seamen, cannons, and guns. It was a weird time in our history.
Wicked Cool Maine History: Take a Video Tour Through Fort Knox in Prospect
If you're planning on seeing gold, that's the other Fort Knox! This one's a little closer to home.
Dating Has Changed A Lot Since This Personals Ad In Maine From The 1800’s
"I'm so sick of online dating!" There's a good chance you've heard that phrase or something similar from someone surrounding your life. Social media and dating sites/apps have changed the way modern dating works and how people meet in hopes of finding love...
Here’s a Friendly Reminder That Alcohol Used to be Banned in Maine
Maine's dry era started nearly 70 years before the federal government banned the sale and consumption of alcohol in 1920.
WATCH: The History Of The Snowplow In Maine
Clearing snow from the streets and sidewalks in Maine wasn't always as easy as it is today. Men would have to don their cold weather gear and grab their shovels to clear paths after a big snow storm. That is until the Bangor based Union Iron Works opened a snow plow plant in 1827...