1. The Leap-Year Blizzard of 1952: On February 29, 1952, Maine was hit with a massive snowstorm that dumped up to 40 inches of snow in some areas. The blizzard caused power outages, road closures, and stalled transportation.

2. Maine's Bicentennial Leap Day Celebration: February 29, 2020 marked Maine's 200th Leap Day celebration. To commemorate the occasion, the state hosted a series of events and activities throughout the year, including a special exhibit at the Maine State Museum.

3. Maine's First Female Lawyer: On February 29, 1892, Clara Hapgood Nash became the first woman admitted to the Maine bar. She went on to establish a successful legal practice and served as a leader and advocate for women's rights.

4. William Henry Harrison's Maine Visit: On Leap Day in 1832, future U.S. President William Henry Harrison visited Maine as part of his presidential campaign. He would go on to win the presidency in 1840, but tragically died just a month after his inauguration.

5. Maine's First Leap-Year Baby: On February 29, 1804, a baby boy named Solomon Dunham was born in Maine, making him the first recorded leap-year baby in the state's history. Dunham went on to become a clergyman and teacher, and lived to the age of 95.