Author Archives: dlsoucy
Malaga Island
Malaga Island: A century of shame By: Colin Woodard Analysis: A new exhibit at the Maine State Museum tells the story of the eviction of Malaga Island’s residents, one of the state’s most disgraceful official acts ever. Maps and letters by the ‘Great Geographer’ topic of museum speaker series … Lake of the Woods Enterprise [...]
Piscataquis River Fishways
This post is a continuation of a look at the fishing heritage of Maine’s angling locations, refer to “A Paradise for Anglers” post of 15, May, 2012 for the beginning article… This being the time of the year it is, meaning fishin’ time in the Pine Tree State, I thought I would share some excerpts [...]
Sawmills: a vanishing heritage
I actually made this vedeo some time ago, and had it over at Vimeo, so you may have seen it there already. Recently, I migrated all of my Vimeo videos over to my YouTube channel as this is going to be the platform for all of my video programs. This one concerns the legacy and [...]
Frank Knight, Yarmouth Tree Hugger Passes
Frank Knight, man who cared for famed elm tree, dies at 103 PORTLAND — Frank Knight’s decades-long battle to save New England’s tallest elm served as an inspiring tale of devotion, so it is fitting that he will be laid to rest in a coffin made from the tree he made famous. Knight, who died [...]
A Paradise for Anglers
This being the time of the year it is, meaning fishin’ time in the Pine Tree State, I thought I would share some excerpts from the 1907 Bangor & Aroostook Vacationist’s Guidebook. Historically speaking, Maine has been a destination of choice for many anglers, with the choices for game fish ranging from brook trout, to [...]
1812 Cannon Gets New Home
A fresh take on the Longfellow Children’s Gate Portland Daily Sun The gate was designed by the architect Alexander Wadsworth Longfellow “to honor his uncle Henry’s famous affection for children,” according to Maine Historical Society’s official history. But the gate, installed soon after the original MHS library… Cannon from War of 1812 to go on [...]
Pejepscot Falls 2012
Every spring the rain showers and snowmelt comes rolling down from the mountains, tumbling through the many valleys and ravines creating the spring freshets, most years providing a least a few parts of the state with devastating results. This year at Pejepscot Falls the freshet was mild, with little to no reports heard of flooding [...]
May Sarton 100th Anniversary Event at MoOY
Maine state historian to talk Civil War monuments Sponsored by the Old Berwick Historical Society, the program is open to the public. Maine’s memorial monuments range in location and age, from Bangor in 1864, while the war was still in progress, to Lisbon in 1999. Many feature standing Union soldiers… Don Perkins: Freeport takes pride [...]
Nelson Dingley Jr.
Genealogy is about the memories we give, as well The presentation is free and open to all. Donations will be accepted to benefit Orono Historical Society. For information on researching family history in Maine, see Genealogy Resources under Family Ties at bangordailynews.com/browse/family-ties… $10000 grant will help renovate old train depot The 1851 depot is the [...]
The Poland Spring Inn
Poland Spring, Maine has been a fixture for over two hundred years now (215,actually), having been opened in 1797 by Jabez Ricker, after settling at that location in 1794. I came across an article in the June 1922 issue of the Bankers Magazine. I thought I would share with those interested in the history of [...]
