Maine's 1950 Population: Unexpected Top Towns
Maine sure was different 70+ years ago. Here is a look at Maine's 20 most populous towns in 1950 and how they have grown...or shrunk.
Maine History
The Toothpick Chronicles: Maine's Unexpected Claim to Fame
At one point, nearly 95% of the country's toothpicks came from Maine. So what happened?
When Was the First Official Summit of Maine's Tallest Mountain?
It was so long ago that it actually happened in Massachusetts.
The 20 Least-Populated Maine Towns in 1920, Based on the Census
Some of these Maine communities aren't even designated as towns anymore.
Do You Know The History Of This Allegedly Haunted Bangor Building
Many people have said it looks like something out of a Stephen King book or movie; an example of beautiful architecture mixed with a sense of creepy history.
This 1919 Train Collision Was One of Maine's Worst Disasters
The little-known incident is still one of Maine's worst losses of life.
This Old Scary-Looking Maine Chairlift is Nightmare Fuel
This thing looks like it's easier to fall off than to stay on.
Popular Maine Lighthouse a Little Different Some 100+ Years Ago
South Portland's Spring Point Light hasn't always been so accessible.
This Deadly 1919 Maine Train Collision Killed 23 People
The little talked about incident is one of Maine's worst losses of life.
Maine’s 20 Most Populated Towns in 1920 May Surprise You
The towns are spread statewide. It's a much different reality from today.