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Music class, Maine School for the Deaf, Portland, 1925



Maine History Online: Taking Care & Educating 


The question of where responsibility lies for meeting the educational, health, safety and general welfare needs of society have been and still are debated vigorously. Who is responsible and how needed care and services are delivered has changed as society's size, structures, and social institutions have changed. This section of Maine History Online, Maine Memory's comprehensive introduction to Maine history, explores that question in depth, and how various communities throughout Maine have approached it. Read on!

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We hope the news, stories, and exhibits you receive through e-Connection provides you with a window into all that MHS does-preserving valuable historic treasures like the Maine Charitable Mechanics banners, helping communities use Maine Memory Network to share their local history, providing thousands of elementary school students with a unique museum experience, maintaining Longfellow House and Garden, documenting the contributions of interesting Maine citizens like Dave Astor, and much more.

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Despite challenging economic times, MHS has remained strong, thanks to generous friends who value and support the work we do. The Annual Fund is an essential part of this support--it provides approximately 20% of the MHS budget and supports core activities across the organization.

 

Our Annual Fund goal for this fiscal year is $260,000--a 15% increase over last year.  Ambitious, but also critical to maintaining our programs and ensuring they reach and serve as wide an audience as possible.  Our fiscal year ends September 30 and we need your participation.

 

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Coming Soon!

  

Saturday, June 4, 9am-12:30pm

MHS Annual Meeting: Looking (Back) at Television 

 

Join us to conduct the official business of MHS. The annual meeting includes awards, the welcoming of new Trustees, and a talk by Fred Thompson, former head of the Maine Broadcasting System (1983-98), on the early days of television in Maine. MHS membership and event registration required. Details. 

 

 

Saturday, June 4, 1-3:30 pm

The Dave Astor Show Reunion 

Featuring Dave Astor with Tony Boffa, Steve Romanoff, and Fred Thompson

 

Join us to remember and celebrate one of Maine's best-loved homegrown television shows, The Dave Astor Show (For Teenagers Only). Spread the word, and bring your friends and memories!

 

Location: Port City Music Hall, 504 Congress Street, Portland. Details. 

 

 

The Wadsworth-Longfellow House and Garden 

Open for the Season!

 

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Hours and Tours 

Monday-Saturday, 10:30am - 5pm. First tour at 10:30, then tours on the hour. 

Sunday, noon - 4pm. Tours on the hour, last tour at 4pm. 

 

 Admission* 

Members: Free

Adults: $12

Seniors, AAA, Students: $10

Children: $3, Under 6: Free

*Price includes admission to the Museum and gallery.   

 

The garden is always free and open to the public during business hours.   

 

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