1. On October 22, 1879, Maine's first electric streetcar began operation in Portland. The 2.4-mile route traveled from the city's west end to Munjoy Hill and allowed for faster and more efficient transportation.

2. Maine's first state fair was held on October 22, 1850, in Bangor. The fair showcased the state's agricultural products and traditions, and has since become an annual event held in August.

3. On October 22, 1962, President John F. Kennedy gave a speech at the University of Maine in Orono, where he spoke about the importance of education and scientific research in building a strong and prosperous nation.

4. Maine's first documented lobster catch occurred on October 22, 1605, when French explorer Samuel de Champlain observed the Indigenous people of Maine eating the crustaceans. Today, Maine is known for its thriving lobster industry and is the largest producer of lobster in the country.

5. On October 22, 1851, poet and writer Henry Wadsworth Longfellow published his epic poem "Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie." The poem tells the story of the Acadian people, who were exiled from their homes in Nova Scotia during the French and Indian War, and has become an important part of Maine's literary history.