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Bathers at Old Orchard Beach on Saco Bay (June 2010)
| 1771 | In probably the earliest patriotic incident in Maine, a Maine militia captures the Arundel sloop Polly (which had been seized by the British in Plymouth, Massachusetts) when it returned to Arundel (now Kennebukport) and was surrendered by her master. |
| 1783 |
Birth date in Hallowell of U.S. Senator (1837-1843) Reuel Williams. |
| 1820 | Governor William King, the first governor of the State, delivers his inaugural address to the Legislature. |
| 1851 |
Democratic Governor John Hubbard signs “The Maine Law,” prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages |
| 1855 | A “Rum Riot” begins in Portland when rumors spread that Mayor Neal Dow is keeping his own supply of liquor in City Hall. |