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history2 years ago

"Rare Glimpse: 112-Year-Old Shipwreck Revealed by Storm"

A vicious winter storm in Maine revealed the 112-year-old shipwreck of the two-masted schooner Tay at Acadia National Park's Sand Beach, providing a rare glimpse of history. The ship ran aground in 1911, resulting in the death of the cook, and its wreckage emerged after a recent storm. Visitors, including locals and tourists, were able to witness the exposed remains, which have since been partially reclaimed by the sea. The park sustained significant damage from the storm, and the wreck's appearance drew attention to the area's rich history, with the ship's crew finding refuge in a local family's summer home after the wreck.

via CNN|
#acadia-national-park#historic-site#history
us2 years ago

"Maine's Coastal Devastation: Storms Unearth Shipwreck and Sweep Away Iconic Fishing Shacks"

A powerful winter storm in Maine washed away three historic fishing shacks that had stood since the 1800s, just days after a shipwreck from 1911 was exposed on a beach. The shacks, which had recently undergone a facelift, were owned by the city of South Portland and were a significant part of the community's history. The storm also caused record high tides, flooding homes and causing damage to coastal communities. Additionally, the shipwreck of the Tay, a schooner that ran aground in 1911, was unearthed at Acadia National Park, exposing a piece of maritime history.

via CBS News|
#acadia-national-park#fishing-shacks#maine
crime2 years ago

"Portland Man Convicted of Murdering Girlfriend in Acadia National Park Hit-and-Run"

Raymond Lester, a man from Portland, has been found guilty of intentionally or knowingly murdering his girlfriend, Nicole Mokeme, in a hit-and-run incident near Acadia National Park. Witnesses reported that Lester was intoxicated and behaving erratically before driving his SUV off the road and onto a walking path, fatally striking Mokeme. He was apprehended in Cancun, Mexico, and extradited back to Maine to face trial.

via WGME|
#acadia-national-park#crime#domestic-violence
tragedy2 years ago

Tragic Death of Maine High School Student in Acadia National Park

A 17-year-old high school student, Bryce Basso, fell to his death while hiking with friends in Acadia National Park in Maine. The incident occurred near the Otter Cliff area, and park rangers and first responders performed CPR. The National Park Service reported the incident to the Maine Office of Chief Medical Examiner. The school will provide support for students and staff. Basso was a well-liked student and a starting defensive back for the Brewer Witches football team.

via Fox News|
#acadia-national-park#fall#high-school-student