Lantern-hanging, a talk and readings of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem 'Paul Revere's Ride' are scheduled as part of the ...

Lanterns were lit across the state, readings of Longfellow's epic poem were held in Augusta and Portland, and bells were rung ...

In Portland, two lanterns will be hung in windows at the Wadsworth-Longfellow House and the Maine Historical Society's Brown Research library all weekend long. Here's a list of some of the events ...

Paul Revere was summoned to ride to Lexington, Massachusetts with the news that British soldiers were about to march into the ...

AUGUSTA, Maine — This weekend, Maine will celebrate the national initiative "Two Lights for Tomorrow," which commemorates ...

His work has won multiple awards from Maine Preservation and Greater Portland Landmarks. In addition to restoration jobs, Bagala teaches his techniques to homeowners, house flippers and people ...

Paul Revere's famous ride, which started late on the night of April 18, 1775, was immortalized in the poem written by Portland native Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

The 250th or Quarter Millennial of Paul Revere’s famous ride – which marked beginning of the American Revolution – is now almost upon us. It’s one that occurred in the overnight hours from April 18 to ...

The anniversary will be marked by a range of events throughout Maine. (See info box below.) Longfellow (1807-1882) was born in Portland and ... as overgrown. The house itself was shown with ...

AUGUSTA, MAINE – The Maine Semiquincentennial Commission, chaired by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, kicked off the celebration of the birth of our nation by recognizing Maine’s participation ...