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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…
Fort Halifax
https://youtu.be/OcNtMe-exK4 Fort Halifax was among the strongest and most extensive 18th century frontier fortresses ever built in the District of Maine. Its layout included 2 main blockhouses, a barracks, and…
Major Reuben Colburn House
Reuben Colburn arrived here, in what is now Pittston, Maine in 1761. He was 21 years old and full of energy, focus, and direction so it came as no surprise…
[1883] Maine’s Last Execution
Synopsis In the dead of night on September 3, 1883, a daring burglary attempt at the D.C. Gould Ship Chandlery and Provisions Store in Bath, Maine ended in tragedy when…
[1931] The Haunting of Hendrick’s Head
The Mysterious Traveler Hendrick’s Headlight in located in the quaint little mid-coast town of Southport, Maine. It looks a lot different now than it did back in the early 1930’s. …