1. In 1820, Maine officially became the 23rd state in the United States. The event marked the end of a long and contentious process of separation from Massachusetts and the beginning of a new era for the region.

2. On November 2, 1853, the first train arrived in Portland, Maine, marking the beginning of a new era of transportation in the state. The arrival of the train helped to open up new markets for Maine's goods and allowed people to travel to and from the state more easily.

3. In 1889, a massive fire broke out in the city of Portland, Maine, destroying more than 1,500 buildings and leaving over 10,000 people homeless. The fire, which began in a boat yard, was fueled by strong winds and swept through the city, causing widespread destruction.

4. November 2, 1954 saw the first televised gubernatorial debate in Maine between incumbent Republican Governor Burton Cross and Democratic challenger Edmund Muskie. The debate was broadcast live on television and radio and helped to bring a new level of attention to the race.

5. On November 2, 1994, Maine voters approved a ballot measure known as the "Maine Death with Dignity Act." The law allowed terminally ill patients to request medication to end their own lives under certain circumstances. The law was controversial and was eventually repealed in 1997, but it remains an important part of Maine's history.