Keywords: Death sentence
Item 152266
Life and Confession of Mary Jane Gordon, 1847
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society
Date: 1847
Location: Vassalboro
Media: Ink on paper
This record contains 2 images.
Item 152277
Thorne murder sketch by Alexander Wadsworth Longfellow, Harpswell, ca. 1882
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1882 Location: Harpswell Media: Graphite on paper
Exhibit
Since the establishment of the area's first licensed hotel in 1681, Portland has had a dramatic, grand and boisterous hotel tradition. The Portland hotel industry has in many ways reflected the growth and development of the city itself. As Portland grew with greater numbers of people moving through the city or calling it home, the hotel business expanded to fit the increasing demand.
Exhibit
John P. Sheahan, 1st Maine Cavalry, 31st Maine Infantry
John P. Sheahan of Dennysville served in the 1st Maine Cavalry from August 1862 until March 1864 when he was commissioned as a lieutenant in Co. E of the 31st Maine Infantry. His letters reveal much about the life of a soldier, including political views and thoughts about the war.
Site Page
Bath's Historic Downtown - Bath Savings Institution and Hyde Block
"After Daniel Wilkinson's death sentence, the law stating No Capital Punishment in Maine was made. Daniel's partner was sentenced to life in prison…"
Story
2020 Sheltering in Place Random Notes During COVID-19
by Phyllis Merriam, LCSW
Sheltering-in-Place personal experiences in mid-coast Maine (Rockland) during March and April 2020
Story
Hope
by Buddy Bieler
Buddy reflects on the experience of being incarcerated over the last sixteen years.
