National Maine Day
National Maine Day, December 21st, honors the 23rd state to join the union, as well as the most eastern one.
When European explorers first arrived, Wabanaki tribes were settlers, and Maine would later be colonized by French and English settlers, leaving Maine's status in constant debate. The state was carved out of Massachusetts as part of the Missouri Compromise in 1820, fast forward to 1820.
Maine is a moment to experience the light and sounds at a pace that's more natural today, with her rugged shores and idyllic New England backdrop. Lobster, which was once so popular it was served to prisoners and servants, is now a delicacy and just one of Maine's many ocean delights.
Artists in Maine thrive. For centuries, the state has inspired poets, writers, artists, painters, and others, from fiction to landscapes. Maine is open all year round, from Acadia to Kennebunk, from the highlands to the valleys.
Notable people
Both humanitarians and leaders have been assisting humanitarians and leaders in the humanitarian and leadership roles
Florence Brooks Whitehouse, a woman committed to a life of civic service, was also passionate about her family. If illness, the war-wounded, or the suffrage campaign called her, Whitehouse provided consistent, reliable assistance.
Dorothea Dix advocated for improved mental health care throughout her career, as well as increasing public hospital services. She lobbied tirelessly for change, taught and published numerous textbooks, poetry, and poetry, and even wrote a book about it.
During the 41st vice president of gerald ford's administration, nelson rockefeller served as the 41st vice president during gerald ford's administration
Artists and writers
Elijah Lovejoy died in Alton, Missouri, as a journalist, when a crowd slammed his press.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poetry received worldwide acclaim during his lifetime. The prolific poet's books include his widely published long poems, Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie, and The Song of Hiawatha.
A winless homer with a legacy of watercolor and oil paintings that epitomized life along the eastern shore
Edna St. Vincent Millay, who is best known for her lyric poetry and dramas, found success and admiration after winning a Pulitzer Prize in 1923..
Stephen King's body of work, as a horror and suspense writer, continues to thrill and compel readers. Both fiction and non-fiction scripts have made their way into movie scripts. The Stand, Pet Sematary, Stand By Me, the new 11.22.63 and a remake of IT all have King's own unique style of eeriness that keep his followers returning for more.
Inventions, designers, builders, and athletes, as well as athletes, builders, and athletes. Inventors, designers, architects, and athletes
Following the success of the board game the checked game of life, the businessman and editor of several other pamphlets and guides for kindergarten established the milton bradley company
Francis Edgar Stanley and Freelan Oscar Stanley, both of the Twin brothers, designed the steam-driven automobile.
They first built their first steam-powered engine in 1898. They established the Stanley Motor Carriage Company in 1902. The Stanley Steamer, their motorcycle, often defeated larger, gasoline-powered engines in racing events around the country.
In 1984, the Summer Olympics introduced the women's marathon. Joan Benoit earned gold for the United States, becoming the first gold medalist in the event.
