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Dennis Parada is more convinced than ever the FBI covered up the discovery of the fabled goal and is determined to prove it.

FBI records deepen mystery of dig for Civil War-era gold

by The Associated Press February 19, 2023February 19, 2023

Dennis Parada is more convinced than ever the FBI covered up the discovery of the fabled goal and is determined to prove it.

Melville Andrews is a symbol of a bloody chapter in our history — and how even the smallest of efforts by one man can ease the pain of others.

This Bangor musician buoyed a war-torn city’s spirits in the Civil War

by Emily Burnham January 3, 2023January 2, 2023

Boston monument honoring Black Civil War unit rededicated

by The Associated Press June 2, 2022June 2, 2022

Women hold a white sign and blue flag.

Dozens protest Civil War reenactors who carried a Confederate flag in a southern Maine parade

by Susan Sharon, Maine Public May 31, 2022May 31, 2022

A statue of a soldier stands against a cloudy sky.

News

These 4 Medal of Honor recipients from Maine set themselves apart with their bravery

by Emily Burnham May 31, 2022May 30, 2022

News

Memorial Day was created because Civil War veterans fought for it

by Emily Burnham May 30, 2022May 29, 2022

Friday, Aug. 6, 2021: The power to help our neighbors, one more thought about Confederate flags, egregious eminent domain action

by Opinion Contributor August 5, 2021August 6, 2021

Opinion Contributor

Gettysburg is sacred ground. Don’t defile it with a partisan political event.

by Tribune Content Agency August 13, 2020August 13, 2020

State

How 7 Confederate soldiers came to be buried in Maine

by Troy R. Bennett June 26, 2020June 26, 2020

One of Old Town’s oldest homes falls victim to rezoning

by Nina Mahaleris February 16, 2020February 15, 2020

Food, Homestead, Recipes

This cake was created and sold in the 19th century — but you can make it today with this historical recipe

by Sandy Oliver, Taste Buds April 16, 2019

Arts & Culture, Bangor, News

This mysterious portrait shows the Bangor man who was almost president

by Emily BurnhamDecember 12, 2018December 12, 2018

Bangor Civil War hero to finally get grave marker

by Emily BurnhamAugust 7, 2018August 6, 2018