1. In 1774, the town of Warren was incorporated in Maine. Originally part of the neighboring town of St. George, Warren was named after General Joseph Warren, a hero of the Revolutionary War.

2. On May 28, 1851, the first train arrived in Portland, Maine, marking the beginning of a new era for transportation in the state. The train service would eventually expand across Maine, connecting towns and cities that had previously been isolated.

3. In 1910, the town of Millinocket was incorporated in Maine. Located in the heart of the state's northern forest, Millinocket was founded as a logging town and later became home to a paper mill.

4. On May 28, 1937, the iconic Maine lighthouse at West Quoddy Head was automated, ending the era of manned lighthouses along the state's coast. Today, West Quoddy Head still serves as an important navigational aid, helping mariners navigate the treacherous waters off of Maine.

5. In 1985, the Maine State Legislature officially designated the state's native brook trout as the official state fish. Found in Maine's cold, clear streams and lakes, the brook trout is a popular game fish and an important part of Maine's natural heritage.