1. Groundhog Day: February 2 is celebrated around the world as Groundhog Day, and Maine is no exception. In Blaine, Maine there is a local groundhog named Blaine Lou who predicts the weather each year.

2. The Ice Storm of 1998: On February 2, 1998, a devastating ice storm hit Maine, leaving over 700,000 people without power for weeks. It was one of the worst ice storms in Maine's history, and caused extensive damage to trees and power lines.

3. Statehood Day: February 2 is also celebrated as Statehood Day in Maine, marking the day in 1820 when Maine became the 23rd state in the United States.

4. Katahdin Monument: On February 2, 2016, President Obama declared a new national monument in Maine's Katahdin region. The Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument protects over 87,000 acres of forests, rivers, and mountains in northern Maine.

5. The Great Maine Blizzard of 1969: From February 2-5, 1969, a massive blizzard hit Maine, causing widespread power outages and leaving over 30,000 people stranded. The storm dumped over 30 inches of snow in some areas, and was one of the worst blizzards in Maine's history.