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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)
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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.
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Fast Facts
- 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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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. -
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- Landlocked Salmon (fish)
- White Pine Cone (flower)
- White Pine (tree)
- Tourmaline (gemstone)
- Wintergreen (herb)
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Official Government Site: Access Maine
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Wikipedia: Maine
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Official Site: Maine State Lottery
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Maine Weather
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Current ConditionsAugusta, ME as of Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:53 pm EST
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Partly CloudyHigh: 58°F (14°C)
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Lighthouses of Maine Powered by Google
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Maine Office of Tourism - Lighthouses
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Maine Office of Tourism - Maine Lighthouse Itinerary
The official Web site of the Maine Office of Tourism, providing Maine tourism, vacation and travel information to the general public. Visit this site for Maine lodging, dining and attraction information.visitmaine.com -
Maine Light houses: Welcome Maine Light house Enthusiasts!
Maine Light Houses is a place for light house lovers to experience the beauty of scenic Maine light houses via a collection of digital photos taken while vacationing in Maine. Share your thoughts.mainelighthouses.org -
Maine Lighthouses
Stunning photography of over 100 lighthouses, with historical data and locator information.lighthousegetaway.com
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Maine.gov: Education: Colleges & Universities
The Official Web Site of the State of Maine - Your gateway to Maine state government and information about living, working, visiting, business, education, and history in Maine. Featuring online government services.maine.gov
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Maine Office of Tourism - State & National Parks
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Online Maine State Parks information. Park overview, detailed park information, maps of state parks, links to nearby attractions, links to lodging, outfitters, campgrounds, dining.stateparks.com
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Maine on Amazon | View All
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One Morning in Maine (Picture Puffin) - $6.99
"As we follow the story of Sal and his lost tooth we feel as refreshed as though we had spent a day with his family on their island."--Saturday Review. Caldecott Honor Book. Full-color illustrations.
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Can't Stop Won't Stop - $12.98
The Maine formed in 2007 and through MySpace promotion, played their first gig in front of over 600 fans. Their first EP, "The Way We Talk", made the Hot Shot Debut on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart at #10. All this was accomplished with I...
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Maine Atlas & Gazetteer - $19.95
The first choice of outdoors enthusiasts. Beautiful, detailed, large-format maps of every state. Perfect for home and office reference, and a must for all your vehicles. Gazetteer information may include: campgrounds, attractions, historic ...
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Questions and Answers About Maine | View All | Ask a Question
View All Maine Questions (526) | Ask a QuestionHow many Lighthouses are there in Maine? What is the story behind your favorite one? (1 Answer)The 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 great stories that accompany ... read moreWhere did Maine Coon cats get their name? (3 Answers)There'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 escape France ... read moreWhere does one hike in S. Maine? (2 Answers)Southern 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 Kennebunkport ... read moreIn regard to Maine politics, what is the ''Oxford Bear"? (3 Answers)Here 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 ... read more
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Is Twilight a Chick Flick?
[...] with the Dead Computer…my heart stopped for sure….obit read: First reported death blamed on Twilight..story to follow: Maine Woman Dies after Viewing too many pictures of the Twilight Sexy Vampire Edward, aka Rob Pattinson The mother of 4 has [...]MidnightCyn | http://letterstotwilight.wordpress.com/ Original | Permalink (November 08, 2009 04:14 AM) -
Are the teabaggers getting ready to disrupt the House health care debate?
I totally agree with getting health care passed right now. I'm just a little bitter with my stoner friends in Maine at the moment. We can just overlook the bigger picture thing, because I will argue all night about civil rights. I realize you aren't being [...]Jophus | http://www.americablog.com/ Original | Permalink (November 08, 2009 03:55 AM) -
I was going to include Maine in my summer travel plans. That isn't going to happen now.libhomo | http://www.queerty.com/ Original | Permalink (November 08, 2009 03:54 AM) -
Stupak Amendment, Redux: Roll Call Vote Live Blog
[...] David Sirota was on taking about the Left feeling let down by Obama. Whether it is the War, wiretapping, DADT, marriage equality in Maine, or healthcare, Obama has not kept his campaign promises and, in fact, pulled a 180. Sirota speculated that DEMs are [...]xargaw | http://firedoglake.com/ Original | Permalink (November 08, 2009 03:48 AM) -
Getting More Bicyclists on the Road
Portland' Maine has bike lanes and a paved 'trail' network like Ottawa. It is hilly in spots, but quite enjoyable cycling here.Steve Kurtz | http://pollutionfree.wordpress.com/ Original | Permalink (November 08, 2009 03:30 AM)
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Is Twilight a Chick Flick?
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User Recommended Links for Maine | Suggest a Link
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