1790 | Birthdate of Benjamin White, first Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives from “The Democratic Party.” | ||
1835 | First publication of the newspaper the New-England Chronicle in Thomaston published by Hamlett Bates. |
1845 |
First publication of the newspaper David’s Sling in Gardiner, published by James A. Clay & James Elwell. |
1863 |
Prospect-built vessel M. J. Colcord is captured by Confederate raiders. |