Today is Statehood Day in the State of Maine and one event that will take place today is one that will be a treasure for another milestone in year s to come for our state.
Today a time capsule will be unveiled at the University of Maine to celebrate Maine s Bicentennial. And, even if the public can t be there personally, you will be able to watch online as the core component of the time capsule is revealed.
The time capsule is a combination of many talents and components throughout the state, including having a granite base, a Dirigo banner, and a Maine Heritage Timber specially-made cabinet. Today, the University of Maine in Orono and will be unveiling the Dirigo Star which will be the holding component of the time capsule. As a whole, the time capsule will serve as a piece of the celebration of Maine s first two hundred years of statehood as well as a celebration of Maine s future.