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 the state. The North Star represents the state motto: dirigo ("I Lead").
State Bird:
Black-capped chickadee
Most birds fly away when they encounter humans, but the black-capped chickadee is an exception. This small songbird might even feed from an open hand and make a home in people’s backyards, becoming permanent residents.
State Flower:
Adopted in 1895, the state flower of Maine is not actually a flower; it is the White Pine Cone and Tassel (Pinus strobus). Maine is known as the “Pine Tree State” and white pine dominated the Maine landscape and is important to the timber industry.
State Tree:
Eastern White Pine
State quarter:
The Maine Quarter showcases Maine's heritage as a coastal state. It features a lighthouse on a rocky shoreline and a schooner at sail. The design of the lighthouse is based on the Pemiquid Light, which was built in 1835 and is still in active use.
State Cat:
The Maine coon is a fluffy gentle giant that can grow up to 48.5 inches. It behaves a lot like dogs: sociable, loyal, and affectionate. With above-average intelligence, Maine coons are easy to train as stress-free household companions. The Maine Coon is one of the oldest natural cat breeds in the US.
In their isolation, they easily fell prey to scurvy and starvation. In other cases, poor planning and hostile relations with neighboring First Peoples proved disastrous. The St. Croix Island settlement is notable for its early date, preceding the arrival of the Pilgrims at Plymouth by more than fifteen years.
Bordered by New Hampshire and Canada
West Quoddy Head
Lubec and Eastport, Maine
sunrise in Eastport
Saint John River
The Saint John River rises in separate streams in Maine and Quebec, coming together to form part of the international border between the two nations. It then turns southeastward into New Brunswick, where it flows into the Bay of Fundy.
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