Bangor, Maine, the county seat of Penobscot County, is the state's third-most populous city with a population of 31,753. Known as the "Queen City", it follows Portland and Lewiston in population size within Maine.
1902: Carrie Nation Expelled from Bangor House Hotel
In 1902, prohibitionist Carrie Nation was forcibly expelled from the Bangor House hotel after causing a disturbance.
1913: Impeachment of Penobscot County Sheriff
In 1913, the Penobscot County Sheriff was impeached and removed by the Maine Legislature for not enforcing anti-liquor laws.
1918: Removal of Sheriff
In 1918, a third sheriff was removed by the governor but promptly re-nominated by the Democratic Party.
1918: Spanish Flu Pandemic
In 1918, the Spanish flu pandemic struck over a thousand Bangoreans, killing more than a hundred.
October 1937: Al Brady Shootout
In October 1937, "public enemy" Al Brady and another member of his "Brady Gang" were killed in a shootout on Bangor's Central Street after attempting to purchase a Thompson submachine gun.
1961: Passenger Rail Service Discontinued
In 1961, passenger rail service was discontinued by the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad (BAR).
1977: Tourist Mistook City for San Francisco
In 1977, tourist Erwin Kreuz mistook the city for San Francisco.
2007: Brady's Grave Marked
In 2007, a permanent stone replaced a wooden marker that was erected over Al Brady's grave in the 1990s.
2011: Acadian Lines Ends Bus Service
In 2011, Acadian Lines ended bus service to Saint John, New Brunswick, due to low ticket sales.
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