1. Women's Suffrage: On March 8, 1879, Maine officially recognized women's right to vote in school elections. This was a major victory for the women's suffrage movement and a significant step towards gaining the right to vote in all elections.

2. Maine Statehood: March 8, 1820, marked the day when Maine officially became the 23rd state in the United States. The state had previously been part of Massachusetts but broke away to become its own state.

3. The Great Fire of Portland: On March 8, 1866, a devastating fire broke out in Portland, Maine, that destroyed much of the city. The fire started in a building on Fore Street and quickly spread, destroying over 1,800 buildings and leaving thousands homeless.

4. The Maine State House: On March 8, 1832, the Maine State House was completed in Augusta, becoming the permanent home of the state legislature. The original building has undergone several renovations over the years, but it still stands as an important symbol of Maine's history and government.

5. Naval History: On March 8, 1943, the USS O'Bannon, a destroyer in the U.S. Navy, engaged in a battle with a Japanese submarine during World War II. The O'Bannon managed to sink the submarine, earning a Presidential Unit Citation for its heroic actions. The ship's legacy is celebrated at the USS O'Bannon Maritime Museum in Machias, Maine.