1775 | The Benedict Arnold expedition to Quebec crosses West Carry Pond and arrives at the Dead River. |
1806 |
Birth date of U.S. Senator (1854-1864) William Pitt Fessenden, who was Secretary of the Treasury (1864-1865) under President Lincoln |
1918 | Bangor Board of Health announced a total of 787 “grip”(influenza) cases in Bangor, although he noted that many cases are going unreported, given that only a few doctors are reporting. Eastern Maine General Hospital and private hospitals are now not able to accommodate many patients.
Rev. Patrick J. Garrity, rector of St. John’s Catholic Church, is giving the use of the girls’ catholic high school, which will be able to care for about 30 additional patients. Rev. Patrick J. Garrity, rector of St. John’s Catholic Church, is giving the use of the girls’ catholic high school, which will be able to care for about 30 additional patients. |
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2012 |
Magnitude 4.0 earthquake is centered in Waterboro and its effect is felt across southern Maine. |