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Victoria Mansion offers help in preserving historic buildings
Portland Press Herald, Maine via Yahoo News· 8 months agoOct. 15—On the lawn of the Victoria Mansion in Portland, Edward Reilly held an old window, explaining how it should be restored. "It takes a minute to learn, a lifetime to master," said Reilly ...
Portland's Victoria Mansion confronts its ties to slave economy
Portland Press Herald, Maine via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFeb. 18—In 1868, David Wilson was living in New Orleans on Calliope Street with his wife, Winnie. He was working as a barber. The Civil War had ended only three years earlier, and Wilson went ...
Victoria Mansion kicks off the Halloween season with some odd, spooky history
Portland Press Herald, Maine via Yahoo News· 9 months agoOct. 7—Charles Dickens was there, milling outside the Victoria Mansion, using a cane and wearing a top hat. In Victorian dress, Anna Halloran stood on the mansion's porch pretending to sell ...
Afternoon Briefing: With new leader, Chicago Police Board dives into alleged misconduct cases
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 6 months agoGood afternoon, Chicago. The leadership baton was passed last night at the Chicago Police Board’s...
Here are some ways you can celebrate Juneteenth in Maine
Maine Morning Star via Yahoo News· 5 days agoIn 2021, Maine made Juneteenth an official holiday, designating June 19 as a day of commemoration....
A dozen ways to mark the holidays in southern Maine
Portland Press Herald, Maine via Yahoo News· 2 years agoNov. 21—It's time to smell the pine trees, spike the eggnog and fill your days and nights with some proper cheer. From holiday lights to performances of "The Nutcracker," we've gathered some ...
Two 'Nutcracker' traditions go back-to-back, but not toe-to-toe
Portland Press Herald, Maine via Yahoo News· 2 years agoNov. 20—For several years, two professional dance companies in Greater Portland have offered their own performances of "The Nutcracker," the timeless holiday ballet with an instantly recognizable ...
For most, landing a spot on Portland-themed Monopoly board cost real money
Portland Press Herald, Maine via Yahoo Finance· 9 months agoOct. 7—Bayside Bowl owner Charlie Mitchell played Monopoly with his 7-year-old son on Friday, and he got to buy his own business. Game-makers Hasbro and Top Trumps USA released a new edition ...
Check out these decked-out displays of holiday cheer
Portland Press Herald, Maine via Yahoo News· 2 years agoDec. 12—Going all out with holiday lights and decorations for your home is never easy. First, you search forever in dark and dingy corners of the basement to find the stuff, then spend hours ...
Portland is getting its own Monopoly board, but competition for a spot is fierce
Portland Press Herald, Maine via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFeb. 9—Move over Boardwalk, hello Old Port? Or Munjoy Hill? Or Monument Square? The city of Portland has been chosen for an officially licensed community-themed version of the classic board ...