Turgeon Pharmacy Inc. was founded by Adolph Turgeon and his wife Jeannette in 1937 upon returning from New Haven, Connecticut where he worked for Liggett Co. Adolph was known to be dedicated and hardworking, spending long hours in the office and being on call for...
Maine MILL celebrated a remarkable opening weekend June 26-28, 2026, welcoming more than 1,500 visitors through its doors as the community gathered to experience the museum’s new home at 1 Beech Street. The weekend featured a the museum’s annual Soiree en...
Sam Finkelstein, brick vessel, 2022. Carved brick and mortar wall fragment, 8 x 3 x 7 1/2 in. Image courtesy of the artist. On view June 27th – October 25th, 2026 As Maine MILL prepares to open the doors to its new, purpose-built museum in late June 2026, the...
Multi-Million Dollar Investment in Community and Culture Offers a New Destination for State’s Second-Largest City Lewiston, Maine [May 5, 2026] — Maine MILL has announced that it will officially open the doors to its new, purpose-built museum in late June. The opening...
College seniors across the country prepare to graduate this month. Bates College, a private liberal arts institution in Lewiston, Maine, was founded in 1855 by textile magnate Benjamin Bates, for whom the Bates Mills are also named. It holds the distinction of being...
