1. In 1820, Maine officially became the 23rd state in the United States. After over 15 years of political and social turbulence, Maine finally gained statehood and began to establish its own government and identity separate from Massachusetts.

2. In 1948, a massive snowstorm hit Maine and caused widespread power outages and transportation disruptions. Dubbed the "Lumberjack Blizzard," the storm dropped over 50 inches of snow in some areas and left communities isolated for several days.

3. In 1984, the Maine State Legislature voted to raise the legal drinking age from 18 to 20 years old. This decision came amidst a nationwide debate about the proper age for legal alcohol consumption and ultimately resulted in a federally mandated drinking age of 21.

4. In 2000, the Maine Supreme Court ruled that the state's ban on gay marriage was unconstitutional. Although the ruling did not immediately legalize same-sex marriage in Maine, it paved the way for future legal battles and increased public support for marriage equality.

5. In 2013, a massive blizzard dubbed "Nemo" swept through Maine and caused widespread power outages, transportation disruptions, and property damage. Some areas received over 30 inches of snow, and many schools and businesses were forced to close for several days.