Monthly Archives: February 2016

Feb
29

Peter Edes Revolutionary War Patriot and Founder of Bangor’s First Newspaper

Posted by: - February 29th, 2016

Peter Edes Revolutionary War Patriot and Founder of Bangor’s First Newspaper On the corner of Hammond and High Streets, in front of the Hammond Street Congregational Church, is a historical marker dedicated to the man who published Bangor’s first newspaper, … Continue reading →

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Feb
22

Mount Pleasant Cemetery

Posted by: - February 22nd, 2016

Mount Pleasant Cemetery One of Bangor’s largest cemeteries sits on Ohio Street, bordered by the Kenduskeag Stream. Unlike the nearly 300 acre Mount Hope Cemetery on State Street, Mount Pleasant is just under 70 acres and younger—established in 1854 versus … Continue reading →

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Feb
15

Bangor’s First Murder

Posted by: - February 15th, 2016

Bangor’s First Murder In 1790, merchant Joseph Junin came to Bangor from Castine. He set up his business, primarily trading with Native Americans, along the shores of the Penobscot River near what is now the Penobscot Plaza (the former site … Continue reading →

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Feb
8

Wheelwright & Clark Building

Posted by: - February 8th, 2016

Wheelright & Clark Building The ornate Wheelwright & Clark Building has graced the corner of Main and Hammond Streets since 1859 when clothiers Joseph Wheelwright and J.G. Clark erected the structure as the new home for their growing retail and … Continue reading →

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Feb
1

The Edward Kent-Jonas Cutting House

Posted by: - February 1st, 2016

In the heart of one of Bangor’s most prominent historical districts sits a home built for two of the state’s most powerful past politicians. Still considered part of the Broadway Historic District, the Edward Kent-Jonas Cutting Double House sits on … Continue reading →

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