MAINE

Pine Tree State

Origin of state's name: Assumed to be a reference to the state region being a mainland, different from its many surrounding islands

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The state coat of arms is placed on a blue field. In the center of the shield a moose rests under a tall pine tree. A farmer and seaman represents the work that people did in early times. The North Star represents the state motto: "Dirigo". ( "I Direct" )

Entered Union: March 15, 1820; 23rd State
Capital: Augusta
Motto: Dirigo (I direct)
Flower: White pine cone and tassel
Bird: Chickadee
Tree: Eastern white pine
Song: State of Maine Song

A LITTLE HISTORY
Maine's rocky coast was explored by the Cabots (1489-1499). French settlers arrived in 1604 at the St. Croix River; English settlers arrived in 1607 on the Kennebec. In 1691 Maine was made part of Massachusetts. In the American Revolution, a Maine regiment fought at Bunker Hill; a British fleet destroyed Falmouth (now Portland) in 1775, but the British ship Margaretta was captured near Machiasport. In 1820, Maine broke off from Massachusetts and became a separate state.

FACTS AND TRIVIA ABOUT MAINE
Maine is the only U.S state that borders only one other state.

Maine has 62 lighthouses. One of the most famous is Portland Head Light, which was commissioned by President George Washington.

Almost 89% of Maine is forested.

Nearly 90 percent of the nation's lobster supply is caught off the coast of Maine, approximately 40 million pounds. Other ocean products are sardines and Atlantic salmon.

Maine produces 98% of the nation's low-bush blueberries.

The state fish of Maine is the Landlocked salmon, state animal is the Moose, state fossil is Pertica quadrifaria, state insect is the Honeybee, state tree is the White pine tree and the state mineral is Tourmaline.

There is evidence that Native Americans were living in Maine more than 2000 years ago.

Maine is the only U.S. state with a one-syllable name.

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