The Portsmouth Herald promoted an online presentation by Liam Riordan, a University of Maine professor of history, to be held at 7:30 p.m. March 25. In “Commemorating Maine Statehood: What Can We Learn from the Bicentennial?” Riordan will explore the issues that influenced the movement for statehood, including some that remain today. More information about read more Portsmouth Herald advances Riordan’s talk about Maine’s quest for statehood