Read our Colony series on Maine’s path to statehood

Maine's path to statehood began long before you think it did.

An acrimonious relationship develops between Maine and Massachusetts.

Massachusetts makes Maine a colony of a colony.

An uprising against Massachusetts land barons sets the stage for statehood.

The War of 1812 and Boston’s complacency toward foreign occupation fuel Maine's drive for statehood.

Enduring 170 years as a colony of a colony has left a lasting imprint on Maine and its people.