Background
O’Connell, John Michael was born on September 2, 1895 in Bangor, Maine, United States. Son of John Michael and Sarah (Kavanaugh) O’C.
O’Connell, John Michael was born on September 2, 1895 in Bangor, Maine, United States. Son of John Michael and Sarah (Kavanaugh) O’C.
Student of University Maine, 1916-1918.
Entered newspaper work, 1918. With Bangor Daily News, since 1930, beginning as city editor, managing editor, since 1933, war correspondent, overseas, wrote daily Home Town column. Trustee U. Maine, Orono, Bangor Public Library, Eastern Maine General Hospital.
Member journalism jury Pulitzer Awards. Served in the United States Army, World War I. Member North.E. Associate Press Managing
Married Esther Mary Kelly, August 9, 1928. Children: John Michael 3d, Sara Annual.