1725 | “Dummer’s Treaty” is signed by four sagamores representing the eastern Indian tribes, agreeing to peace and to the authority of the English. |
1882 |
Shipwreck of the British barque Scotia a mile southeast of the West Quoddy Light. The crew was saved along with some belongings. |
1887 |
Joseph R. Bodwell, Governor of Maine in 1887 and self-made businessman who made his fortune in quarrying, dies in office. | ||
2001 | Passenger rail service between Boston and Maine is resumed with the Downeaster’s first trip from Portland to North Station. |