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Popham Colony Heritage

There's a quiet resolve along the Kennebec River in Phippsburg, where waves lap against shores that once cradled Maine's first English settlement. Founded in 1607,…

Wild MaineSeptember 3, 2025

History

Bangor Logging Heritage

In the heart of Maine, Bangor once reigned as the Lumber Capital of the World, where the Penobscot River carried millions of logs downstream, fueling…

Wild MaineSeptember 3, 2025

History

Castine Maritime History

Nestled on a peninsula in Penobscot Bay, Castine holds layers of Maine's past, from colonial forts to bustling shipyards. This quiet town, once a hotbed…

Wild MaineAugust 15, 2025

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Bath Shipbuilding Heritage

In the quiet bend of the Kennebec River, Bath's shipyards echo with stories of Maine's maritime past, where dense forests supplied timber for vessels that…

Wild MaineAugust 7, 2025

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Searsport Shipbuilding Legacy

In the quiet harbors of midcoast Maine, where the Penobscot Bay meets weathered docks, Searsport's shipbuilding past echoes through time. Once a hub for crafting…

Wild MaineAugust 5, 2025

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Fort Western in Augusta

In the heart of Augusta, Fort Western stands as Maine\'s oldest surviving wooden fort, a testament to colonial resilience amid the wild Kennebec River valley.…

Wild MaineAugust 5, 2025

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The Ghosts of the Eastern Woods: Logging Camps, Lost Towns, and the Rise and Fall of Maine’s Timber Empire

Before there were parks and trailheads, before Route 11 cut its northbound line through the maples, there was forest—and men with axes. From the late…

Wild MaineMarch 22, 2025

Popham Colony Heritage

Bangor Logging Heritage

Castine Maritime History

Bath Shipbuilding Heritage

Searsport Shipbuilding Legacy

Fort Western in Augusta

The Ghosts of the Eastern Woods: Logging Camps, Lost Towns, and the Rise and Fall of Maine’s Timber Empire

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