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This weekend, the state is celebrating the 175-year anniversary of the Blaine House.

The events started with a formal dinner at the State House Hall of Flags Friday night. The event was closed to the media, however the five governors and their spouses stopped at the State House Welcome Center for a press avail.

Each one discussed their favorite memories inside the governor’s mansion. Check back Saturday for more on the press conference, including an interview with Mal Leary, a veteran State House reporter who has to at least some degree covered all of them.

Video: Gov. John Baldacci and John Reed speak about the Blaine House.