Maine
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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