New Gloucester, Maine: The Last of the Shakers
About forty minutes from Portland, a small town called New Gloucester is home to the last remaining members of a famous and formerly widespread religious order — the Shakers.
The Shakers began as a nine-person group, led by Mother Ann Lee. They came to the United States from England in 1774, seeking a place to practice […]
Written by Kathy Hawkins on May 22, 2007
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Artists and Writers of Maine
Maine’s most famous full-time resident is, without question, the writer Stephen King. The Bangor-based master of horror has based nearly all of his books in Maine, frequently setting the story in a fictional town called Derry, or an imaginary island by the name of Castle Rock. As such, Mainers have suffered through many films based […]
Written by Kathy Hawkins on May 22, 2007
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Actors from Maine
Just as the state of Maine has provided inspiration to many writers and artists over the generations, it has served as a home to many well-known actors and actresses. Some were born here, while others bought property in Maine as an escape from their Hollywood lives. Here are a few of Maine’s biggest stars.
Written by Kathy Hawkins on May 11, 2007
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