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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.
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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.The Flag of Maine
Famous Maine Residents
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 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 2:53 am EST
Cloudy
42°F(5°C)Barometer: 29.81 falling Humidity: 79% Visibility: 10 mi Wind: S 3 mph Sunrise: 6:42 am Sunset: 4:07 pm -
Today's Forecast
Partly CloudyHigh: 52°F (11°C)
Low: 34°F (1°C) -
Tomorrow's Forecast
SunnyHigh: 47°F (8°C)
Low: 32°F (0°C)
Full Forecast at Yahoo! Weather (provided by The Weather Channel) -
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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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Bike Bling
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I have a 16 hour drive coming up. Any tips on staying entertained and alert?
I went through Maine until crossing the border became painfully slow.xutopia | http://www.reddit.com/ Original | Permalink (November 21, 2009 06:39 AM) -
PETA Slaughters Lobsters for Cookout
[...] of lobsters are being SLAUGHTERED and EATEN around the world by EVIL TYRANTS, and we must do EVERYTHING we can to save-- Hey, is that Maine lobster you have there? Mmmm MMM! I just gotta sink my teeth into that! Oh, and for everyone else... Just... Do as [...]Kragnerac | http://digg.com/ Original | Permalink (November 21, 2009 05:59 AM) -
I have a 16 hour drive coming up. Any tips on staying entertained and alert?
> I drove regularly the 12-13 hour drive between Montreal and Halifax usually as the sole driver. Through Maine or via Edmunston?jeannaimard | http://www.reddit.com/ Original | Permalink (November 21, 2009 05:55 AM)
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Bike Bling
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User Recommended Links for Maine | Suggest a Link
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