1. On January 18, 1785, the town of Paris was incorporated in Maine. Paris is a small town located in Oxford County and was named after the famous city in France.

2. The deadliest train accident in Maine’s history occurred on January 18, 1913. The accident happened on the Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad when two trains collided, killing 14 people and injuring 43 others.

3. Maine’s first-ever female governor, Janet T. Mills, was born on January 18, 1947. Mills was elected as governor in 2018 and is known for prioritizing issues like healthcare, education, and environmental protection.

4. January 18, 1926, was the coldest day ever recorded in Maine’s history. The temperature dropped to a frigid -50°F (-46°C) in Big Black River, setting a record that still stands today.

5. On January 18, 1973, a massive blizzard hit the northeastern United States, including Maine. This blizzard, known as the Super Bowl Blizzard, dumped over 27 inches of snow on the state and caused widespread power outages and transportation disruptions.