Malaga Island: Frederick Sucks
from Homegrown Horror Hosted by B Cacace-Shortill & Jackson Skinner
Today's episode touches on a dark period of Maine history. Where the state evicted a peaceful community of islanders from their homes. Unsurprisingly, this is a piece of history that was swept away and forgotten and has resurfaced in recent years. But why was the community evicted? Were they in danger? The answer will not surprise you. Come say hi and ask us questions at [email protected] or at instagram @homegrownhorrorpod Sources: Maine Coast Heritage Trust: Malaga Island, Phippsburg The Legacy of Malaga Island and the Limits of Maine's Progressivism by Surya Milner. August 24th, 2020. Catapult Magazine. In Maine, a Hidden History on Malaga Island by Tamara Kerrill. June 4th, 2019. U.S. News and World Report. Inhabited: The Story of Malaga Island by Surya Milner. November 13th, 2020. Bowdoin.edu The Shameful Story of MALAGA Island by William David Barry. November 1980. Down East: The Magazine of Maine. Exhibit article about Malaga Island from the Main State Museum. mainestatemuseum.org Malaga Island: How to rectify a racist past by Colleen McKown and Josh Robin. September 26th, 2021. Spectrum News. You can reach out to us via email - [email protected] - send us stories, questions, Maine movie recommendations, or just say hi! Twitter: https://twitter.com/HgHpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homegrownhorrorpod/
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