1775 | The Benedict Arnold expedition to Quebec reaches Middle Carry Pond and portages boats to West Carry Pond. |
1836 |
Birth date of Llewellyn Powers, member of the U.S. Congress and Governor of Maine |
1876 |
Francis O. J. Smith, member of the Maine House of Representatives, the Maine Senate, and the U.S. Congress, dies. |
1884 | The Bangor Cigarmakers’ Union, No. 179 is organized. |
1886 | Fire destroys all of Eastport’s commercial district. | ||
1918 | Lewiston and Auburn physicians are working practically day and night on influenza cases, while the number of people needing their attention steadily grows. It is impossible to find help for affected homes where it is needed.
All Catholic churches of Lewiston held indoor services yesterday, disregarding the closing order of the board of health. Out of door services were held by the Catholic church in Auburn, in compliance with a request of the Auburn Board of Health. |
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1977 | The town of Caratunk is incorporated from Caratunk Plantation. |