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Home > LOCALHISTORY > MAINEBROADCASTER The Maine Broadcaster The motto of The Maine Broadcaster was "Published as an Aid to Better Radio Listening." The newspaper-sized periodical was in publication from November 1945 - June 1949, and was published by the Maine Broadcasting System, which ...
Maine's first newspaper, the Falmouth Gazette, was issued in Portland in 1785, and the old lighthouse, established in 1791, is still in use. The city served as state capital from 1820 to 1832. In 1866 a great fire destroyed much of Portland. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (whose house is a...
5 Things to Do in Portland, Maine Day Two Now that you’ve settled into the city, it’s time to explore what Portland has become very well known for: a thriving local beer scene. After a laid-back morning at the Press, walk about 10 minutes down to Commercial Street toStandard Baking...
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October is a great time to dig into Michelle Souliere’s Strange Maine, a treasure trove of local lore with an uncanny twist! Eileen’s Pick Why did I wait 34 years after moving to Maine to read a book by Mary Ellen Chase, quintessential Maine writer? Well, the wait is over. Final...
Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of Portland, Maine, as you explore the surrounding landmarks and attractions near The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection. Whether you're seeking outdoor adventures, artistic inspiration, or a taste of the local cuisine, this hotel's prime location...
handcrafted and maine-made Magnificently reborn, The Press Hotel is proudly rooted in Portland’s past. The structure we call home was once the Gannett Building, the historic headquarters of thePortland Press Herald—the state’s largest newspaper. ...
Portland got its name when Asa Lovejoy and Francis Pettygrove flipped a coin in 1845. Lovejoy was from Massachusetts and he wanted to name the new settlement Boston. Pettygrove was from Maine and wanted to name the new town Portland. Pettygrove won the coin toss two out of three times ...
Maine’s largest paper settles in Once Upon a Press 1947 With growth comes opportunity. In late 1947, an addition was added to the north side of the building to make room for the burgeoningPortland Press Herald. 2010 ThePortland Press Heraldmoves out. In 2010, the newspaper sold the Gannett...