1. On January 11, 1808, the first known indoor public skating rink in America opened in Portland, Maine. The 80 x 70-foot rink was located on Middle Street and used blocks of ice from Casco Bay.

2. In 1846, Maine Governor John Fairfield died suddenly in office on January 11. He was a staunch advocate of states' rights and a vocal opponent of the federal government's attempts to restrict slavery in the territories.

3. On January 11, 1944, the U.S. Army's 87th Infantry Division arrived in Belfast, Maine, for training before being deployed to Europe during World War II. The division went on to fight in the Battle of the Bulge and the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp.

4. The Colby-Bates-Bowdoin (CBB) consortium was officially formed on January 11, 1974. The three Maine liberal arts colleges agreed to share resources and collaborate on academic programs, leading to increased opportunities and cost savings for students.

5. On January 11, 2014, thousands of residents in the town of West Bath, Maine, were without power for several hours after a car crashed into a utility pole. Utility crews worked through the night to restore electricity to affected homes and businesses.