Movies Filmed in Maine
As one of the world’s most beautiful places, Maine seems like it should be a natural shooting location for movies. Nearly all of the films based on Stephen King’s novels are set in Maine, as are many other movies. But while the story may take place in Maine, in most cases, the filming itself is […]
Written by Kathy Hawkins on July 6, 2007
Filed Under Maine, Camden, History
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Maine Lighthouses
For most people, lighthouses evoke a sense of history and romance. These seaside towers date back to ancient Egypt, with the 400-foot tall stone Lighthouse of Alexandria built in the 3rd century BC. Most modern lighthouses were built in the 19th or 20th century on a much smaller scale, with a single beacon to light […]
Written by Kathy Hawkins on May 30, 2007
Filed Under Maine, Portland, Coastal, History
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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
Filed Under Maine, Portland, People, History
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