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1. In 1862, the Battle of Malvern Hill took place during the Civil War. Maine soldiers played an important role in the Union victory.
2. In 1929, the Maine State Highway Commission was established to oversee the construction and maintenance of state highways.
3. In 2003, the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray opened its renovated "moose alley" exhibit, featuring live moose and educational displays about the animals.
4. In 1967, K.J. Searles became the first female Maine State Representative.
5. In 1911, the first airplane flight in Maine occurred when Harry Atwood landed his plane in Portland after flying from Boston.
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