1. In 1786, the town of Harpswell, Maine was incorporated. Harpswell includes a group of islands and has over 200 miles of coastline, making it a popular destination for tourists and outdoor enthusiasts.

2. In 1867, the Maine State Legislature voted to establish a teacher training school in Castine, which eventually became Maine Maritime Academy. The academy is still in operation, offering degrees in marine engineering, marine transportation, and other related fields.

3. On May 25, 1912, the U.S.S. Maine Memorial was dedicated in Augusta, Maine. The memorial honors the sailors who died in the explosion of the U.S.S. Maine in Havana, Cuba in 1898, which was a major event leading up to the Spanish-American War.

4. In 1935, the West Quoddy Head Light Station was established in Lubec, Maine. This lighthouse is the easternmost point in the United States and is a popular destination for visitors who want to see the sunrise first in the country.

5. On May 25, 1975, Maine State Police Detective Glenn Strange was killed in the line of duty while investigating a robbery. Strange was the first Maine State Police officer killed in the line of duty in over 20 years and his sacrifice is remembered each year during National Police Week.