While the Great Brunswick Fire of 1825 is likely the most well-known fire to have occurred in the Midcoast, the City of Bath has known at least two “Great Fires” in its history. On Friday night, Jan. 17, 1837, at approximately 11 p.m., a fire broke out in the “two-story wooden building” that occupied Parson […]
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A Brunswick physician’s legendary lifetime of service
In the late 19th century, when racial bigotry and injustice still commanded most of America, one Black physician generously served our local communities, cared for the indigent and enjoyed social popularity in Brunswick. Salustiano Fanduiz began his life in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, the son of Constantino and Maria Valentina Fanduiz. By the time Salustiano […]
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Longfellow Days kicks off in Brunswick this weekend
This year, Longfellow Days joins Bowdoin College in celebrating the 200th anniversary of the graduating class of 1825.
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Lincoln County Historical Association to present lecture on local cemeteries
“One Stone at a Time: Restoration and Conservation of Ancient Burial Grounds” is a free, online event.
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The last congressional duel involved a Mainer — who won?
On Feb. 24, 1838, two men met on neutral ground in Maryland. One man was from Kentucky, the other man was from Maine. Both men were armed and each determined to kill the other. And both men were members of the Congress of the United States of America. Elected to Congress in November 1836, Jonathan […]
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1951 murder involving husband and wife stuns Brunswick
In the mid-20th century, a grisly murder stunned the community of Brunswick, created bold headlines across the state and challenged investigators to unravel a flurry of confusing details. Shortly after midnight on Jan. 18, 1951, Brunswick Police received a strange phone call from South Portland physician Dr. Waldo T. Skillin. As a result, Sergeant Chester […]
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A look back at the night Brunswick gangs brawled in the streets
It was like something from “The Outsiders,” with Bowdoin College “Yaggers” facing off with local “Rowdies” in the streets
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Looking back on Brunswick’s bustling industrial history
Today, Brunswick is more of a retail and residential community. However, our town was once a bustling hub of enterprise where nearly anything one might need was manufactured. From clothing to clocks, bricks to banks, and mills to manufactories, Brunswick was a busy little town. Today, Brunswick is filled with stores, gas stations, small shops […]
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One of Maine’s ‘founding fathers’ built an empire on the Midcoast
Before Maine gained its statehood, one Midcoast resident built a fortune before becoming one of the state’s founders and its first governor.
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Stories from Maine: Saving Chamberlain and the 20th Maine
One historian’s mid-20th-century efforts rescued a number of true Maine stories from certain obscurity, and he launched one local hero into the realm of American legend. John James Pullen was the third of four children born to Orrin D. and Jean Reed Pullen on Dec. 17, 1913, in North Amity, Aroostook County, Maine. Young John […]