Tag Archives: History

Squirrelly Reenactment for 250th Anniversary

This Saturday, April 19, 2025, marks the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, which marked the first military engagement of the American Revolutionary War in 1775. On that day militiamen from these two Massachusetts towns, surrounding communities, and as far away as Maine and Connecticut, confronted and stopped British troops marching from […]

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L.L. Bean: The Man, The Boot, The Store

To celebrate the state of Maine’s 205th Birthday, on Saturday we headed to an institution that has become synonymous with the state – L.L. Bean! Today L.L. Bean is known for its outdoor clothing and sporting equipment. Its catalogs are mailed around the world, there are stores across the country, and its flagship store in […]

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Return to Dogtown in Gloucester, Massachusetts

Ten years ago, Chuck Billy and I explored the Babson Boulder Trail at Dogtown Commons in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Over the years, the words of wisdom etched on those massive boulders have served us well. Therefore before I set course for new adventures, I thought a return trip with Mom and Dad would be a good […]

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The First French Settlement in Maine: Saint Croix Island

Editor’s Note: While we continue to fix some glitches here, and Asa recovers from his surgery, please enjoy this tour stop from earlier this fall in Calais from Asa’s World Tour of Maine. Next week once again the Pilgrims will be taking center stage on Thanksgiving. Now don’t get me wrong, I appreciate all they […]

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Rolling Down the River to Dresden, Maine

This week Asa’s World Tour of Maine is rolling down the river into Dresden. Settled in 1752 by French and German Huguenots, the settlement was originally called, Frankfort. Then it was renamed Pownalborough, after Governor Pownall, when it was officially incorporated as a town in 1760. Following the American Revolution, in 1794 the town received its […]

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When Squirrels Were Once the Most Popular Pets

Yesterday, January 21st, was Squirrel Appreciation Day. Dogs, would you believe there was a time they were more than simply appreciated? People welcomed squirrels into their homes as pets! Yes, you read that correctly. Even more shocking, according to numerous sources, during the 1700s and 1800s squirrels were the most popular pet in the United […]

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