Maine, the northeasternmost U.S. state, is known for its rocky coastline, maritime history and nature areas like the granite and spruce islands of Acadia National Park. Moose are plentiful in Baxter State Park, home to Mt. Katahdin, endpoint of the Appalachian Trail. Lighthouses such as the candy-striped beacon at West Quoddy Head, dot the coast, as do lobster shacks and sandy beaches like Ogunquit and Old Orchard. Abbreviation: ME Capital: Augusta Temperature: 73 partly cloudy Time:  2:00 (same time zone)   Nickname: The Pine Tree State Population: 1.3 million (PA 12.8) Size: 35,385 sq mi (PA 46,000) Cost of living:  $50,559 (PA $49,040) Minimum wage: $13.80 (increases to $14.15 1/2024) Statehood: March 15, 1820 State Flag:  The flag of the state of Maine features Maine's state coat of arms on a blue field. In the center of the shield, a moose rests under a tall pine tree. A farmer and seaman represent the traditional reliance on agriculture and the sea by th...