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Historical preservation and education grants for two Maine nonprofits

Looking Back on May 3: 'Thief escapes thru rain of bullets'

Read more about May 3, 1926, in the SunJournal.com archives. 100 Years Ago: 1923 Bob Ouellette of the Androscoggin Bass Masters organization picks up trash along the outlet-of Lake Auburn Saturday morning. More than 20 members of the club braved heavy rain to help out with the annual cleanup, which the group has done for […]

Officials hope new Swan Island ferry in Richmond sparks renewed interest in Kennebec River

The island now offers frequent weekend programs, such as wildlife tours, educational speakers and a recent family field day that drew about 100 participants.

Augusta society reschedules Benedict Arnold talk for June 15

The Kennebec Historical Society’s June public presentation, “Artifacts Found Along Benedict Arnold’s Trail” by Kenny Wing, is planned for 6:30 p.m.

Looking Back on April 23

Looking Back on April 23 Share 100 Years Ago: 1921 A special meeting of the Twin City YWHA will be held Sunday afternoon at three o’clock at the home of the home of Miss Molly Gurewitz, 360 Main Street, Auburn. All members are requested to attend. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Woodbury Brackett, former Auburn city manager, will participate in the New England Council conference Monday and Tuesday at the University of Massachusetts, presiding at a luncheon session of the seminar. 25 Years Ago: 1996 Duluth Wing, director of the Arnold Expedition Historical Society, and retired forest ranger, gave a presentation on artifacts at Monday’s gathering of the New Sharon Historical Society he and his  longtime partner Cecil Pierce discovered on numerous digs in the Flagstaff Lakes Region. Among them were musket balls, a bayonet, handmade nails, ax head, and musket parts. “I’m one of the few people that has a collection of Arnold artifacts that we can substantiate,” Wing said. By carefull