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The Unbelievable Tale of Mike the Headless Chicken: A Poultry Miracle in Maine

The Unbelievable Tale of Mike the Headless Chic...

Mike the Headless Chicken continued to strut around the farm, pecking at the ground and attempting to crow. His sheer will to live was nothing short of miraculous. As word...

The Unbelievable Tale of Mike the Headless Chic...

Mike the Headless Chicken continued to strut around the farm, pecking at the ground and attempting to crow. His sheer will to live was nothing short of miraculous. As word...

The Legend of the North Pond Hermit: A Modern-Day Thoreau, Minus the Writing and Plus the Burglaries

The Legend of the North Pond Hermit: A Modern-D...

Christopher Knight, better known as the legendary North Pond Hermit, lived a life of solitude and stealth for 27 years. His tale is equal parts hilarious and astonishing, a testament...

The Legend of the North Pond Hermit: A Modern-D...

Christopher Knight, better known as the legendary North Pond Hermit, lived a life of solitude and stealth for 27 years. His tale is equal parts hilarious and astonishing, a testament...

Desert of Maine: A Series of Unfortunate Farming Choices

Desert of Maine: A Series of Unfortunate Farmin...

Today, we're journeying to the land of lobsters, lighthouses, and... deserts? That's right! Maine, known for its rocky coastline and charming seaside towns, is also home to a geological curiosity...

Desert of Maine: A Series of Unfortunate Farmin...

Today, we're journeying to the land of lobsters, lighthouses, and... deserts? That's right! Maine, known for its rocky coastline and charming seaside towns, is also home to a geological curiosity...

The Great Fire of Portland: A Tale of Flames, Firecrackers, and the Unforgettable Fourth of July (1866)

The Great Fire of Portland: A Tale of Flames, F...

The year was 1866, and the people of Portland were ready for a grand Independence Day celebration. Little did they know that their festive plans would soon be overshadowed by...

The Great Fire of Portland: A Tale of Flames, F...

The year was 1866, and the people of Portland were ready for a grand Independence Day celebration. Little did they know that their festive plans would soon be overshadowed by...

Popham Colony: A Crash Course in 17th Century Colonizing

Popham Colony: A Crash Course in 17th Century C...

Today, we're setting sail for the rocky shores of Maine, back to the year 1607, when a group of ambitious English settlers decided to try their luck at establishing a...

Popham Colony: A Crash Course in 17th Century C...

Today, we're setting sail for the rocky shores of Maine, back to the year 1607, when a group of ambitious English settlers decided to try their luck at establishing a...