This peaceful park saw the start of a bloody massacre September 25, 2017Historybattle, bloody, bridge, duck pond, fight, maine, park, portland, ravine, this week in portland history, trees oaks, war By Troy R. Bennett The 40-odd acre, oaken oasis wasn’t always so quiet. It’s the site of the Battle of Deering Oaks.
Fake news, racism and an unfinished bridge: A Portland soldier’s story February 14, 2017Historyarmy, battle, cuba, MacArthur, maine, philipines, racism, this week in portland history, war By Troy R. Bennett By April, inflamed by fake newsmakers of the day at the New York Journal and the New York World, the United States was at war with Spain.
Watch Portland’s tree go up in Monument Square November 17, 2016Home, Newschristmas, holiday, politically correct, santa, war By Troy R. Bennett It’s not officially a holiday tree. Just a tree.