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[1884] The Murder at Fort Western

In the dark of night, November 1884, Harry Burns shot Officer Rufus Lishness at point blank range…

[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…

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…