1. In 1816, the Penobscot Expedition's flagship, The Adams, was launched in Castine. The Adams was a famous ship that played a key role in the War of 1812.

2. On May 11, 1843, Maine became the first state to pass a law prohibiting the sale and manufacture of liquor. The law, known as the Maine Law, was a significant step toward the national Prohibition movement.

3. In 1929, the historic Fort Popham in Phippsburg was officially dedicated by the State of Maine. The fort was built in 1862 to help protect Maine's coast during the Civil War, and it remains a popular destination for visitors today.

4. On May 11, 1945, U.S. Army Sergeant Bernard "Benny" Rubin, a Maine native, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during World War II. Rubin was recognized for leading a squad of men in an attack against a heavily fortified enemy position in France.

5. In 1971, the Falmouth Foreside Company, a Maine-based real estate developer, unveiled plans for the development of a new upscale community called Portland Landing. The project, which was eventually abandoned due to local opposition, included plans for a marina, hotel, and luxury homes, and was seen by many as a symbol of the changing face of Maine's coastal communities.