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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.

Every attempt over the previous 30 years to separate from Massachusetts had failed until July 26, 1819 – 200 years ago this week.

A free breakfast, hospital tour, model train exhibit, Tim Sample performance and more will mark the town’s 200th birthday on Wednesday.

Cultural organizations are putting together events, exhibits and other programs to mark the state’s bicentennial.