1. In 1820, Maine became the 23rd state in the United States. March 11 marks the date when Maine officially became a state, separating from Massachusetts after years of political disputes.

2. On March 11, 1892, the Great Blizzard of 1892 hit Maine with record-breaking amounts of snow and strong winds. The storm caused extensive damage to buildings, roads, and railways, and resulted in several deaths.

3. On March 11, 1902, Maine's first electric trolley system began operation in Portland. The system was initially powered by hydroelectricity and connected several neighborhoods in Portland.

4. In 1946, a massive fire broke out in the Maine State House on March 11, causing significant damage to the historic building. The fire was started by an overheated furnace in the basement and resulted in the loss of many important documents and artifacts.

5. March 11, 1978, marked the first day of the Maine Lobster Festival in Rockland, Maine. The annual festival celebrates the state's most famous seafood export, drawing thousands of tourists every year. The festival features live music, seafood cook-offs, and a parade.