V-J Day, when Imperial Japan surrendered and brought an end to WWII, was announced in the United States on the 14th of August 1945. Despite occurring in August, it is celebrated on September 2nd in the US. Pepperell Fabrics was a company headquartered in Boston,...
Rolandeau’s Restaurant, a fine dining establishment specializing in French and American cuisine, opened its doors in Auburn, Maine, at 775 Washington Street in 1972 under the ownership of Roland Nadeau. The restaurant was well-known for its specialty, the Roast Rib of...
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...
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...
April 24th is National Workers Memorial Day in which the US Department of Labor honors fallen workers. OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is the regulatory agency that oversees the safety and health of all workers in the United States. A 1990...
March is designated as Women’s History Month, a tradition established by Jimmy Carter to honor the often-unnoticed contributions of women to the building of our nation. This month provides an opportunity to focus on the leadership, courage, strength, love, and...
