Maine Eclipse 2024

At 3:32 pm on April 8, 2024, Houlton, Maine enjoyed its moment in the sun with 20,000 visitors for the 2024 Maine Eclipse. F.A. Peabody Insurance, now a state-wide insurance agency with 13 branch offices, was founded and is headquartered in Houlton. With nearly 100...
Maine Potato Harvest

Maine Potato Harvest

Maine Potato Harvest Fall in Maine, is a sensory experience with cool breezes, beautiful colors, and the smell of dirt (at least in Aroostook County.) It’s this smell of dirt that brings me back to the iconic Maine potato harvest. When I was young, schools let...

Maine Acadian Heritage

Millions each year flock to Acadia National Park on the coast of Maine, but many do not realize that Acadian history is richest in the northernmost part of the state. In the 1700s, French settlers populated what is now the Atlantic Canadian Provinces. During conflict...