1775 | British ship Margaretta sails into Machias harbor with news of the battles of Lexington and concord. Machias residents plan to capture the ship. (See June 12th) | ||
1838 | Franklin County established |
1845 | First publication of the newspaper the Bangor Tri-weekly Gazette published by by Bayne & Mower. |
1891 |
First publication of the newspaper the Sheepscot Echo in Wiscasset published by by Charles E. Emerson. |