The state’s bicentennial celebration is a good time to take stock and plan for the future.
Bicentennial
News and information about Maine’s 2020 bicentennial from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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It’s Maine’s 200th anniversary of statehood, and the party begins
Gov. Janet Mills visits Portland and 3 other communities via helicopter to launch a 15-month celebration of Maine’s bicentennial.
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Vote on Maine statehood was far from assured two centuries ago
Every attempt over the previous 30 years to separate from Massachusetts had failed until July 26, 1819 – 200 years ago this week.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Bicentennial, Life & Culture
As Maine approaches its big 2-0-0, let the planning begin
Cultural organizations are putting together events, exhibits and other programs to mark the state’s bicentennial.