When a woman making coffee saved a family from drowning August 7, 2017Historydisaster, grand trunk, maine, munjoy hill, portland, portland water company, portland water district, this week in portland history By Troy R. Bennett When the 20 million gallon Munjoy Hill reservoir burst, the ensuing torrent destroyed two houses and killed four people.
After this massacre, Portland was abandoned for 26 years May 15, 2017Historycarnage, death, fort loyal, grand trunk, massacre, this week in portland history By Troy R. Bennett The English surrendered and a carnival of death ensued. The French and Natives bludgeoned, shot and stabbed almost everyone. Neither women, children or the wounded men were spared.