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On this date in Maine history: June 30

June 30, 1818: As a result of successful negotiations with the British in 1817, the United States regains control of Eastport, which the British had occupied since seizing it – and the rest of eastern Maine – during the War of 1812. The Americans relinquish claims to islands east of Eastport that now are part […]