2026 LIHS Programming

  • A man holding a photo album and a smartphone amidst green foliage in a wooded area, with trees and a dilapidated structure in the background.

    The Cottages of Little Chebeague Island

    An update on Lock Kiermaier’s research into the families that owned the cottages on Little Chebeague Island pre-World War II.

  • A two-story house with a red exterior, a front porch, and stairs leading up to it, surrounded by greenery and trees under a blue sky.

    Red Sand Cottage

    Lynn LaMontagne will share the story of the Red Sand Cottage on the West End. The cottage has been in her family for many years, will be on the House Tour on 6/27, and is also featured in this summer’s exhibit about West End families.

  • Exterior view of the Long Island Community Library.

    The Evolution of the Long Island Library

    Nancy Jordan will share the story of the evolution of the library, from bookshelves in the school basement to the current state-of-the-art library. Nancy was head of the Building Committee and is a member of the Library Board of Directors.

  • Book cover titled "Throwbacks and Keepers" by Ron Pedro, featuring nostalgic objects like a basketball, a chicken, a dog, a bicycle, a shopping cart, a hand, playing cards, a domino, and small toys on a blue background with star-like designs.

    Throwaways and Keepers

    Ron Pedro and a number of other Long Islanders have been working on writing a book under the guidance of Karen Boss. Ron’s book for middle-graders will be published in November. Come hear what was involved in the writing and publishing!

  • Depiction of early North Atlantic Fisheries.

    The North Atlantic Fisheries

    The Grand Banks and Georges Banks were the lifeline of fisheries from the 1700s until the early 1900s. Seth will share what this involved, how the fishermen worked the Banks, and the effect of their catch on the economy.

  • An old black and white photograph of a steamship with smoke coming out of its smokestack, sailing in the water with other ships in the background.

    The Ferries of Casco Bay by Larry Legere

    Retired Casco Bay Ferry Captain and has amassed an impressive collection of images of the various ferries that operated in Casco Bay for more than a century. His collection includes some photographs that haven’t been seen elsewhere!