Maine

Some of the key events about Maine

• 1675

  King Philip's War devastated many English settlements in Maine
• 1775

  The British Navy bombarded and burned Falmouth (now Portland) during the American Revolution
• 1819

  The "Long Depression" began, causing economic hardship in Maine for over a decade
• 1820

  Maine became the 23rd state of the United States
• 1851

  The first prohibition law in the United States was passed in Maine
• 1851

  Maine enacted a controversial prohibition law, banning the sale and production of alcohol
• 1866

  The University of Maine was founded as the state's land-grant university
• 1866

  The Great Fire of Portland destroyed much of the city's commercial district and left thousands homeless
• 1895

  The first National Park east of the Mississippi River, Acadia National Park, was established in Maine
• 1897

  A severe ice storm caused widespread damage across the state, disrupting transportation and communication
• 1901

  The Maine State House was completed, becoming the seat of state government
• 1936

  The first automatic traffic light in Maine was installed in Portland
• 1947

  Maine's coastal communities successfully fought wildfires that threatened to destroy large areas of the state
• 1947

  Massive wildfires burned over 200,000 acres in Maine, destroying entire towns
• 1963

  The Maine Yankee Nuclear Power Plant began operation, later becoming a source of controversy and environmental concern
• 1969

  Maine's Environmental Improvement Commission was established, leading to significant environmental protection efforts
• 1980

  The Maine State Museum opened, showcasing the state's natural and cultural history
• 1980

  Maine experienced a severe drought, impacting agriculture and water supplies
• 1999

  The Maine Learning Technology Initiative was launched, providing laptops to all 7th and 8th grade students in the state
• 2003

  The collapse of the groundfish industry led to significant job losses in coastal communities

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