1. In 1796, the town of Bangor was incorporated. Located in Penobscot County, Bangor was once a major lumber port and is now the third-largest city in Maine.

2. On September 12, 1959, the University of Maine at Farmington was established as a four-year college. Located in Franklin County, UMF is now a public liberal arts college.

3. In 1982, the Maine Folklife Center was established at the University of Maine in Orono to promote the study of Maine's folklife and cultural heritage.

4. On September 12, 1997, a mosque was burned down in Lewiston, Maine, after a group of Somali refugees moved into the area. The incident sparked national attention and wide-ranging discussions about race and immigration in Maine.

5. In 2009, the Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory was opened in Bucksport, Maine, becoming the tallest public bridge observatory in the world. Visitors can take an elevator to the top of the bridge tower and enjoy sweeping views of Penobscot Bay.