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- Capital: Augusta ME
- Governor: John E. Baldacci http://www.maine.gov/governor/baldacci/i...
- Population: 1,317,207 in 2007U.S. Census Bureau: Maine
- Major products: Lobster, blueberries, lumber and sardines
- Became the 23rd U.S. state on March 15, 1820
- Time Zone: EST
- Major cities; Portland ME, Lewiston ME and Bangor ME
- Nickname: The Pine Tree State
- Highest point: Mount Katahdin
- Lowest point: Atlantic Ocean
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Maine, the 23rd state, is the easternmost state of the Union and the largest state on the New England seaboard. It's a major source of agriculture, seafood and lumber, and a major center of tourism.
In late-February 2009, a major winter storm dumped more than a foot of snow on the state, prompting widespread power outages. On the morning of February 23, 2009, Central Maine Power Co. estimated that nearly 128,000 homes and businesses across Maine were without electricity.VillageSoup: CMP assessing widespread damage; 128,000 without power (February 23, 2009) Parts of western Maine received up to 25 inches of snow during the storm.USA Today: Snowstorm cuts power to more than 100K in Northeast (February 23, 2009)
Hurricane Bill 2009
Three people were rescued August 23rd 2009 from the waves and and at least two more are missing after as many as 20 people were washed out to sea today near Acadia National Park in a wave generated by Hurricane Bill. Among the rescued was a 7 year old girl who was unresponsive at the time of her rescue and later died. Nine people had to be hospitalized. The United states Coast Guard had multiple aircraft on the scene mobilized from Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod.
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/story?id=8393148<ref>
History
Maine had been a colony since the 1620s, but didn't become a state until the 1820 Congressional agreement known as the Missouri Compromise. In the Compromise, Maine entered the Union as a "free state," offsetting the entrance of "slave state" Missouri.Famous Maine Residents
The Flag of Maine
Official State Items
- Moose (animal)
- Maine Coon (cat)
- Chickadee (bird)
- Landlocked Salmon (fish)
- White Pine Cone (flower)
- White Pine (tree)
- Tourmaline (gemstone)
- Wintergreen (herb)
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Maine Weather
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Current ConditionsAugusta, ME as of Tue, 24 Nov 2009 4:53 pm EST
Cloudy
42°F(5°C)Barometer: 30.23 rising Humidity: 96% Visibility: 9 mi Wind: 8 mph Sunrise: 6:46 am Sunset: 4:05 pm -
Today's Forecast
Partly CloudyHigh: 44°F (6°C)
Low: 36°F (2°C) -
Tomorrow's Forecast
Mostly CloudyHigh: 49°F (9°C)
Low: 40°F (4°C)
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Maine Questions
How many Lighthouses are there in Maine? What is the story behind your favorite one? 1 AnswerThe lighthouses all along the Eastern Seaboard have a rich history, but the ones in Maine have become the most popular, with the traditional architecture and gr... read more
Where did Maine Coon cats get their name? 3 AnswersThere's a few ideas involving how maine Coon cats arrived in America and received their name. 2 of the most common being linked to Marie Antoinette trying to e... read more
Where does one hike in S. Maine? 2 AnswersSouthern Maine can be a great place to hike and enjoy the outdoors especially if you like the ocean and sea-side hikes. Along the coast of southern Maine from K... read more
In regard to Maine politics, what is the ''Oxford Bear"? 3 AnswersHere is a reference, a ticket from 1883. An 1899 book remarks that it came from Oxford County being the best known in Maine for actual bears. Any resident or v... read more
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Maine Comments on Backtype Powered by Backtype
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Are You Familiar with the Phrase “Once Bitten, Twice Shy”?
[...] paws. Mine would have gobbled so fast that pawsies would be gone too.@sunnymum I also think Temptations are kitty crack! My Maine Coon is not food motivated unless Temptations are involved; then she'll sit and spin around on command.*wants gray stripey [...]kimmzy | http://cuteoverload.com/ Original | Permalink (November 24, 2009 10:22 PM) -
The money and the power, the power and the money
[...] had cut off the power supply to Southern California while simultaneously on the East Coast a tsunami caused by the collapse of Cumbra Vieja forced the evacuation of everyone from Florida to Maine…except Georgia and South Carolina, miraculously…actor212 | http://www.sadlyno.com/ Original | Permalink (November 24, 2009 10:15 PM) -
Note: Everyone is a Comedian
Mine would go: Pelfrey, Sheets, Perez, Maine Yes, I put Perez ahead of Maine. However, this is Maine as a starter. To me, he just doesn’t [...] other than his fastball when he throws it hard). Maine does not have nasty stuff unless he pitches [...]dwright5_godsend | http://www.metsblog.com/ Original | Permalink (November 24, 2009 10:14 PM) -
Maine Rejects Gay Marriage, But Says Yes to Marijuana
[Maine already has domestic partnership to cover the issues you raise.](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_partnership_in_Maine) You actually think it's unjust to have different words for different things?degustibus | http://www.reddit.com/ Original | Permalink (November 24, 2009 09:56 PM) -
Most wars are started on lies. Hitler lied to invade Poland. Remember the Maine? How about the Gulf of Tonkin incident?mothereffingteresa | http://www.reddit.com/ Original | Permalink (November 24, 2009 09:42 PM)
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Are You Familiar with the Phrase “Once Bitten, Twice Shy”?
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User Recommended Links for Maine | Suggest a Link
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