1. On July 25, 1911, the city of Bangor experienced one of the worst fires in its history. The fire started at a sawmill and quickly spread to nearby buildings, eventually destroying over 200 structures and causing millions of dollars in damage.

2. Legendary American author and poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was born in Portland, Maine on July 25, 1807. Longfellow was one of the most popular writers of the 19th century, known for works such as "Paul Revere's Ride" and "The Song of Hiawatha."

3. On July 25, 1866, the US Congress officially approved Maine's state seal, which features a shield with a pine tree and a moose. The seal also includes the state motto "Dirigo," which means "I lead" in Latin.

4. Maine native Joshua Chamberlain, who served as a Union general during the American Civil War, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on July 25, 1863 during the Battle of Gettysburg. Chamberlain led his troops in a successful bayonet charge against Confederate forces, helping to secure a Union victory.

5. On July 25, 1939, the Penobscot Narrows Bridge in Maine was opened to traffic. The bridge, which spans the Penobscot River, was at the time the longest cable-stayed bridge in the world. Today, it is part of the Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory, a popular tourist destination that offers stunning views of the surrounding area.