Maine is a New England state known for its beautiful coastline and scenic landscapes. Whether you plan to take a weekend getaway to one of Maine’s amazing small towns, visit New England’s largest waterfall, or enjoy the best winter sights in one of Maine’s most underrated towns, this state has something for every traveler. Beyond its small and underrated towns, Maine is also home to some intriguing historical and archaeological discoveries you probably never knew existed in New England. These discoveries have provided rare glimpses into what life was like in the past. One of these discoveries has recently come into the spotlight. In 2022, a rare collection of 150-year-old handwritten notes was unearthed from the floorboards of the Academy Building at the University of Southern Maine (USM). These preserved notes, which consisted of drawings, gossip, and even love letters, offered a look into students’ lives over a century ago when the building served as a high school. In this article, we’ll explore the history of the notes and how they were found.