1917 Bridge in ME’s Acadia National Park is Only One Made Completely of Cobblestones
A piece of history lies within the expansive, beautiful, and popular Acadia National Park up in northern Maine.
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These Were New Hampshire’s 20 Most Populated Towns Back in 1950
It's always interesting to see how town populations fluctuate over the years, and courtesy of the 1950 New Hampshire census, we can do just that.
One of First Rockets to Carry Americans Into Space Now Stands in New Hampshire
The Redstone Rocket was brought to New Hampshire back in 1971 by Henry "Ted" Asselin. He hoped to both honor Alan Shepard of Derry (the first American in space), and get younger generations interested in space.
‘Bloodlust: Mysteries of Victorian Boston’ Blends True Crime & History in Captivating Experience
Fans of true crime, unexplained mysteries, and history will love this Airbnb Experience based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Last Salem, MA, ‘Witch’ Finally Pardoned 329 Years Later Thanks to 8th Grade Civics Class
22-year-old Elizabeth was convicted of witchcraft in 1693. 328 years later, in 2021, an 8th grade civics class from North Andover found out she was never officially pardoned, and decided to do something about it.
Do You Believe in Ghosts? Here Are 16 Creepy Ghost Stories From New Hampshire Locals
Who can resist a good ghost story?
25 Historical Figures With Interesting Ties to New Hampshire
Whether they called the Granite State home or simply had ties to our state, these 25 historical figures all have interesting connections to the Granite State.
Here’s How Close Nazi Submarines Got To Portland Harbor
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 surprised how close those nasty Nazis really got.
Maine’s Iconic Needham Now In Beer Form at Flight Deck in Brunswick
A Maine flavor with a very Maine name.
The Haunted Bunghole of Salem, Massachusetts
Who knew Salem's Bunghole was so spooky?
The History of the Death Penalty in Maine and the 21 Executions on the Books
The first was a housewife for murder. The last, an escaped convict whose noose was poorly tied.
Casco Man Will Metal Detect For Old Treasures at No Charge
Joe Heroux from Casco has been finding hidden treasures for about 30 years.
History Prevails As Naples, Maine Comes Together To Save A Cherished Landmark
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 Naples Inn.
Once Upon A Time, Mt. Abram In Maine Was Home To A Thrilling Monorail Ride
More than four decades ago, Mt. Abram in Greenwood, Maine was home to only monorail ride in the northeast
Inspired! 2021 Is Not the First Big 4th of July Comeback for Portland, Maine
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. Instead, it ended up being a day of tragedy. Portland had the worst fire ever seen to that point by an American city.
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