1. On December 10, 1869, Maine became the first state to adopt a Prohibition amendment to its constitution, outlawing the sale, manufacture, and transportation of alcohol. However, this amendment was later repealed in 1934.

2. Maine's first governor, William King, was born on December 10, 1768, in Scarborough, Maine. King was a strong advocate for statehood and played a crucial role in Maine becoming the 23rd state in the United States in 1820.

3. The Maine Central Railroad's first train arrived in Bangor on December 10, 1862, linking the city to the rest of the state and the country. This allowed for increased trade and economic growth in the region.

4. On December 10, 1935, Dorothy Bowyer completed her solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean, becoming the first woman to do so. Bowyer was a resident of Brewer, Maine, before launching her aviation career.

5. Maine's first ski tow was installed at Pleasant Mountain (now Shawnee Peak) in Bridgton on December 10, 1935. This marked the beginning of Maine's thriving ski industry, which continues to draw visitors from around the world.