District of Maine - Wikipedia
The District of Maine was the governmental designation for what is now the U.S. state of Maine from October 25, 1780 to March 15, 1820, when it was admitted to the Union as the 23rd …
Earthquake felt in Boston today was centered in Maine
1 day ago · Last year, a 4.8 earthquake centered in New Jersey was felt in parts of Massachusetts. A measurement of the Maine earthquake at Weston Observatory in …
3.8 magnitude earthquake hits Maine, shaking the Boston area
1 day ago · A 3.8 magnitude earthquake shook parts of New England on Monday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake occurred around 10:30 …
Massachusetts Loses Maine - Mass Moments
Determined to pay off its war debt to the new U.S. government, Massachusetts raised money by selling off public land in Maine. Thousands of farm families left the increasingly crowded Bay …
Was there an earthquake in Massachusetts - WWLP
1 day ago · YORK, ME. (WWLP) – An earthquake has been confirmed in Maine that could be felt here in western Massachusetts. The U.S. Geological Survey reports that at 10:22 a.m. on …
Earthquake Today Shakes Massachusetts, Maine | Weather.com
1 day ago · T he temblor was centered underwater about 4.5 miles southeast of York Harbor, Maine. ... "I'm in Arlington, Massachusetts, and I heard it more like a clatter upstairs," said …
Earthquake Massachusetts: 3.8 magnitude quake in Maine rattles …
1 day ago · An earthquake off the coast of Maine rattled parts of Massachusetts around 10:22 a.m. Monday morning. According to data from the United States Geological Survey, the …
Maine Statehood: The Mexit From Massachusetts in 1820
It took longer than Brexit — 28 years. It also took six referendums and a war before the District of Maine escaped the rapacious grasp (to some) of Massachusetts. But they did it, and Maine …
History of Maine (5)
Coastal merchants, who held the balance of political power at the time, resisted the separation movement until the War of 1812 showed that Massachusetts was unable or unwilling to …
The Long Road to Separation - Maine State Museum
The first movement to separate emerged soon after the American Revolution when Maine’s political and business leaders, largely located in the bustling coastal towns, hoped to preserve …