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Malaga Island was home to a small community that historians believe was settled by free Black Americans around the time of the Civil War.

Malaga Island was home to a small community that historians believe was settled by free Black Americans around the time of the Civil War.

The commission requested the governor and attorney general ask the Legislature to grant it subpoena power through emergency legislation.

Paul Harding says his latest novel, up for major awards, is not meant to be historically accurate. But archivists and descendants believe it badly invites inaccurate depictions of the Maine island's mistreated residents.

Paul Harding says his latest novel, up for major awards, is not meant to be historically accurate. But archivists and descendants believe it badly invites inaccurate depictions of the Maine island's mistreated residents.

Paul Harding says his latest novel, up for major awards, is not meant to be historically accurate. But archivists and descendants believe it badly invites inaccurate depictions of the Maine island's mistreated residents.

100 Years Ago: 1923 Lewiston policemen directing traffic at Lisbon and Main Streets will find standing less wearisome. A large triangular space at the juncture of the two streets has been paved with the not ordinary granite blocks, but with wooden blocks and covered with a black composition. It is easier to stand on wood […]

In 1899, Central Maine Power began when engineer William Wyman and a partner hooked up a tiny hydro generator to serve 100 Oakland customers. Today, CMP reports it distributes power to about 636,000 customers which is over 80% of the state. In 1927...

Southport resident Climo Smith was one of nearly two dozen attendees Oct. 13 at a Pine Tree Power informational session in Boothbay Harbor, and he asked the question on everybody’s mind. “How will ratepayers pay for the estimated $13.5 billion in...

Hundreds attend spaghetti dinner to help Barbara Hinckley replace money she lost to a scammer last summer.