1864 | Harpswell-built vessel P. C. Alexander and another Maine-built vessel Pearl are captured by Confederate raiders. | ||
1980 | Former Independent Governor (1975-1979) James B. Longley, Sr., dies. |
2021 | Maine CDC reports 72,521 total cases 52,676 are confirmed and 18,845 are probable for COVID-19 (Coronavirus); 904 deaths to date; Each of the 16 counties have at least 648 confirmed cases. On August 15, 2020 only 4,168 cases were reported, along with 127 deaths; all counties had at least 11 confirmed cases. |