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Bangor, Maine

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.