Maine
Maine is a state in the New England region of the United States, and the northeasternmost state in the Lower 48. It borders New Hampshire to the west, the Gulf of Maine to the southeast, and the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec to the northeast and northwest, respectively. Maine is the largest state in New England by total area, nearly larger than the combined area of the remaining five states. Of the 50 U.S. states, it is the 12th-smallest by area, the 9th-least populous, the 13th-least densely populated, and the most rural. Maine's capital is Augusta, and its most populous city is Portland, with a total population of 68,408, as of the 2020 census.
Some of the key events about Maine
- 1675King Philip's War devastated many English settlements in Maine
- 1775The British Navy bombarded and burned Falmouth (now Portland) during the American Revolution
- 1819The "Long Depression" began, causing economic hardship in Maine for over a decade
- 1820Maine became the 23rd state of the United States
- 1851The first prohibition law in the United States was passed in Maine
- 1851Maine enacted a controversial prohibition law, banning the sale and production of alcohol
- 1866The University of Maine was founded as the state's land-grant university
- 1866The Great Fire of Portland destroyed much of the city's commercial district and left thousands homeless
- 1895The first National Park east of the Mississippi River, Acadia National Park, was established in Maine
- 1897A severe ice storm caused widespread damage across the state, disrupting transportation and communication
- 1901The Maine State House was completed, becoming the seat of state government
- 1936The first automatic traffic light in Maine was installed in Portland
- 1947Maine's coastal communities successfully fought wildfires that threatened to destroy large areas of the state
- 1947Massive wildfires burned over 200,000 acres in Maine, destroying entire towns
- 1963The Maine Yankee Nuclear Power Plant began operation, later becoming a source of controversy and environmental concern
- 1969Maine's Environmental Improvement Commission was established, leading to significant environmental protection efforts
- 1980The Maine State Museum opened, showcasing the state's natural and cultural history
- 1980Maine experienced a severe drought, impacting agriculture and water supplies
- 1999The Maine Learning Technology Initiative was launched, providing laptops to all 7th and 8th grade students in the state
- 2003The collapse of the groundfish industry led to significant job losses in coastal communities
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