23rd
State
March 15, 1820 |
Maine |
New England
The Northeast |
Flag of the State of Maine
State Abbreviation: ME
Nickname: Pine Tree State
Origin of Name: Used to distinguish the mainland from the
offshore islands.
Maine State:
Capital: Augusta
Motto: Dirigo (I direct)
Maine
State Seal
Animal: Moose
Berry: Wild
Blueberry
Bird: Chickadee
Cat: Maine
Coon Cat
Fish: Landlocked
Salmon
Flower: White
Pine cone and tassel
Fossil: Pertica
quadrifaria
Gemstone: Tourmaline
Herb: Wintergreen
Insect: Honeybee
Song: State
of Maine Song
Tree: White
Pine
Things to Know
Maine has 62 lighthouses. One of the most famous is Portland
Head Light. In 1791, construction was completed under the orders
of President George Washington.
Over 90 % of the nation's lobster supply is caught off the coast of Maine.
Over 11% of the nation's maple syrup comes from the state of Maine.
Maine produces 98% of the nation's low-bush blueberries.
Almost 89% of Maine is forested. Many of the largest paper producing
mills in the country are in Maine.
Major Rivers: Androscoggin River, Kennebec River, Penobscot River, St. John River
Famous Mainers
The Wyeth family has produced three generations of artists and illustrators.
N.C.
Wyeth (1882-1945), Illustrated children's books
Andrew Wyeth (1917- ), Artist
Jamie Wyeth (1946-), Artist
Dorothea
Dix (1802-1887)
Earliest and effective advocate for the better care of the mentally ill.
Henry
Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882), Best loved of American poets
There was a little girl,
Who had a little curl,
Right in the middle of her forehead;
When she was good,
She was very good indeed,
But when she was bad she was horrid.
-- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Other
poems by Longfellow
Things to Do
Maine State Bird and State Flower Printable
Color Page.
Before printing under File in Page Setup set margins to zero.
Sites to See
Katahdin to the Sea
Follow Maine's aquatic environments from Katahdin to the Sea.
Wild
Blueberry Recipes
Learn about Maine blueberries and choose a recipe to prepare.
GoMoose
Learn moose facts and hear a real moose.
Gulf of
Maine Aquarium: All About Lobsters
Learn facts and info about lobsters. Includes activities and how to
eat a lobster.
Penobscot Indian Fact Sheet
Information about the Penobscot Indians of Maine for students and teachers.
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