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[1835] The Last Execution in Kennebec County
Joseph J. Sager and Phoebe Sager Joseph and Phoebe Sager were a middle aged couple residing in the city of Gardiner when the unfortunate incident involving Phoebe’s death, occurred. Phoebe…
[1884] The Murder at Fort Western
In the dark of night, November 1884, Harry Burns shot Officer Rufus Lishness at point blank range…
Governor Edwin Chick Burleigh
Edwin C. Burleigh: A Legacy of Leadership Edwin C. Burleigh, the 42nd Governor of Maine, was more than just a political figure. His life and career were characterized by a…
Governor Selden Connor
In this blog entry you’re being introduced to Maine’s 35th Governor. His name was Selden Connor and he was dedicated soldier, successful banker, and popular politician. He was also one…
Anson P. Morrill
Early Life Anson Peaslee Morrill was born on June 10, 1803, in Belgrade, Maine. As one of the older children in a large family of 14, he spent his early…
Maine’s Lost Governor
Who Was Enoch Lincoln? Born into a politically powerful family in Worcester, Massachusetts in 1788, Enoch Lincoln was destined for greatness. His father, Levi Sr., and his older brother Levi…