bicentennial Archives - The Portland Press Herald

It’s Maine’s 200th anniversary of statehood, and the party begins

Gov. Janet Mills visits Portland and 3 other communities via helicopter to launch a 15-month celebration of Maine’s bicentennial.

Every attempt over the previous 30 years to separate from Massachusetts had failed until July 26, 1819 – 200 years ago this week.

Cultural organizations are putting together events, exhibits and other programs to mark the state’s bicentennial.