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A forgotten person today, Jane Pierce was a sad and depressed woman who had to lead a life in politics that she hated. Her tenure as First Lady was a trial for her.

A brief look at the life and military career of Lieutenant Frederick Beecher, a member of the celebrated Beecher family, who gave his life for his country.

New England has hundreds of miles of scenic coastline, from the small inlet beaches of Rhode Island to the craggy coast of Maine.

A short biography of Charles Beecher, minister, church musician and composer of hymns.

Find meaning in college ranking guides and assess value in colleges. Help with selecting a college or university.

Many colleges and universities in the United States choose similar themes for football and sports mascots - like eagles, bears, lions, tigers, rams, and bulldogs.

Biography of American poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, famous for The Song of Hiawatha and The Courtship of Miles Standish.

In a romantic story reminiscent of Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning, despite many obstacles, a recluse and an invalid fall in love and make a happy marriage.

Franklin Pierce became President at a time of apparent calm. Thanks to the Compromise of 1850, the United States seemed to have weathered a possible crisis.

Need another reason to visit Maine? This striking museum located on the Colby College campus has an outstanding permanent collection AND celebrates its 50th year in 2009.

Schools across the U.S. are becoming more environmental sustainable through the use of alternative energy sources, green construction projects, and other innovations.

Maine's Mid-Coast encompasses U.S. Route 1 and other communities off the beaten path. The coastline offers beauty, history, culture, and plentiful outdoor activities.

History of the Christian hymn "Still, Still With thee" with tune name "Consolation." Text by Harriet Beecher Stowe and composed by Felix Mendelssohn.

Franklin Pierce is considered one of America's worst presidents. Likewise, his wife, Jane, is a forgotten First Lady.

He was Harvard Professor Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. She was Boston socialite Fanny Appleton. It took seven years to win her heart and hand.

When she was 19 years old, Megan Wyman was sexually assaulted. She can still remember the vivid details of the night she was raped.

According to U.S. News & World Report, Harvard and Princeton are the best national universities, while Amherst and Williams are the top liberal arts colleges.

Gorgeous views of the Androscoggin, a major Maine river, make exercising fun and exhilarating!