"Abraham Lincoln in New Hampshire," by Elwin L. Page and Mike Pride (Concord Monitor, $27) ...more

December 6, 2009

What began as a harvest celebration between European settlers and indigenous communities nearly four centuries ago has become our cherished tradition of Thanksgiving. ...more

November 26, 2009

In March of 1861, 8-year-old George Patten was having a rough go of it in school. The little scamp told classmates he had met the newly elected president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. Being the son of a journalist, George was immediately accused of making it up. ...more

November 25, 2009

Civil rights organization celebrates 100 years ...more

November 5, 2009

An audio-animatronic President Barack Obama made its debut on the Fourth of July at Walt Disney World. ...more

July 5, 2009

If my President Obama is apologizing for me regarding slavery, I would like to retract my part of the apology. ...more

June 23, 2009

It's that time of year again, when a swath of the nation's capital becomes awash in a sea of pink. ...more

March 29, 2009

President Barack Obama stumbled with his plan to ask veterans to use their private insurance to pay for combat injuries and disabilities. ...more

March 22, 2009

Calling all young wordsmiths. To commemorate the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth, the West Pasco Bar Association wants sixth graders in Pasco County to write an essay on Lincoln. ...more

March 13, 2009

For nearly 150 years, a story has circulated about a hidden Civil War message engraved inside Abraham Lincoln's pocket watch. On Tuesday, museum curators confirmed it was true. ...more

March 10, 2009