Putting this Lizzie Thing in Perspective
Today all of Fall River was in a tizzie. WSAR, 1480, radio talked at length about the story of the new Lizzie exhibit coming soon to Salem. They were mostly upset about it. They bad mouthed the Fall River Historical Society. They talked about Lizzie Borden as if they owned her. The Fall River Herald […]
Stealing Lizzie?
Now the TV stations are getting into the argument . . . . From ABC6.com’s John Eagan: Is Salem Trying to Steal the Legend of Lizzie Borden from Fall River? John Eagan We’ve all heard the rhyme, “Lizzie Borden took an axe, gave her mother 40 whacks…”, you know the rest. She’s practically a celebrity […]
Lizzie Borden Martini?
Now I’ve heard everything! In today’s Fall River Hearld. By Deborah Allard GateHouse News Service Fall River — Flaunt Lounge Martini & Wine Bar at 32 Sixth St. knows exactly where it is located. That’s why it offers the Lizzie Borden martini on its extensive drinks menu. It’s a bold and tangy concoction, much like […]
Borden Johnnycake Recipe Reported
Today’s Fall River Herald is LOADED with Lizzie news today! Here you will find the Johnnycake recipe that is used at the Lizzie Borden B&B. Link to the article is here.
Taking the Lizzie Tour?
The FRHN published a suggested tour of Lizzie Borden sites in Fall River. Perhaps you are journeying to the “We’ll Try” city this weekend? Here is your guide! (why they mention the Borden Flats Lighthouse is beyond me!) Link to the article here. Fake Lizzie Photo by Kat Koorey and Harry Widdows.
Fall River Herald News on Lizzie in Salem
Today’s Fall River Herald decided to post the controversy surrounding the new museum on Lizzie Borden in Salem, MA, on its front page. Big news in FR!
Uh-oh! Fall River has a Problem with Salem
In tomorrow’s Fall River Herald will appear this article by Deb Allard that pretty much expresses the ire of Fall River against the new Salem museum called The True Story of Lizzie Borden. You can read the article here. Deb Allard asked me my opinion and I am quoted. Apparently, I am quite the minority […]
Borden Flats Lighthouse is for Sale
UPDATE: 12:51AM 26 JULY 2008: I provided a link to the story below the quote. However, the owner of the site would like to be more obviously credited for the story and the text. They are New England Lighthouse Treasures. The link to them is here. The author’s name is Debbie Dolphin. Borden Flats Lighthouse […]
MondoLizzie Word Cloud
This is a word cloud of MondoLizzie.com, a visual representation of prominent words that appear more frequently in the text. Link.
Lizzie Borden’s Salem Connection
From the 25 July 2008 issue of The Salem News: Heard Around Town: The six degrees of Lizzie Borden By Chris Cassidy and Tom Dalton SALEM — A new Lizzie Borden museum opens up on the pedestrian mall next month. We know what you’re thinking: Lizzie Borden has nothing to do with Salem. Well, you […]
Lizzie Borden Comes to Salem
The True Story of Lizzie Borden is set to open in Salem, MA, on August 4. An article on the museum appeared today in the Salem News. Leonard Pickel, who calls himself curator of the new Lizzie Borden museum on Essex Street, holds replicas of the skulls of Abby and Andrew Borden. The museum, which […]
Lee-ann Wilber on Haunted Times Radio
Broadcast tonight, 7-23-08, from 9PM until 10:30PM. Listen as the Lizzie Borden B&B owner tells her scary tales of haunting and things that go bump in the night.
Villisca Blog
This just popped onto my radar screen and I wanted to pass the link onto you. It looks most interesting and professionally done. It has been online for a year and yet I never knew of it before. Perhaps you will now be more informed about this fascinating case as I plan to be from […]
Sharon Pollock, Author of Blood Relations
Award winning Canadian playwright, Sharon Pollock, author of the best play on the Borden case, Blood Relations, is in dire straits. According to the Calgary Sun On May 27, a Canadian theatre icon awoke to a fire in her Calgary home. Although she managed to escape unharmed, playwright Sharon Pollock lost most of her possessions, […]
Author of Victorian Vistas Honored
Dr. Philip Silvia, the author of the seminal collected work of Fall River history as seen through its newspapers, is being honored with a lifetime faculty research award at his university, Bridgewater State College. Siliva edited the three volume set, which was published in different years: Victorian Vistas: Fall River, 1865-1885 as Viewed Through Its […]
Lizzie Borden is 148 Years Old Today
Lizzie Borden was born on July 19, 1860, and Fall River and the Lizzie Borden B&B is celebrating . . . It’s Lizzie’s birthday, and you’re invited By Deborah Allard Herald News Staff Reporter Fall River — Celebrate a little local infamy today with something sweet for Miss Lisbeth Borden. It’s her birthday. Lizzie Andrew […]
Lizzie Borden B&B on Paranormal Radio
Lee-ann Wilber, co-owner of the Lizzie Borden B&B, will be the guest of Haunted Times Magazine Paranormal Radio on July 23, 2008 at 9PM. The show is available by live stream at this address. You can live chat and call in at (347) 215-8499. Lee-Ann Wilber, owner of the Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast which […]
Second Street and the New Courthouse
These images were taken today. They show the new courthouse in Fall River taking shape. Soon it will blot out the western skyline in front of the Lizzie Borden B&B.