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Erin Popalis
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Date it became a State Maine became the 23rd state in 1820
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Nickname Maine’s nickname is “the pine tree state” The pine tree can also be found on the state flag and seal
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Motto Dirigo (Latin for “I Direct” or “ I Lead”) Maine’s navy flag
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State Flower White Pine Cone and Tassle
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State Animal “Moose”
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State Bird The Black-chapped chickadee
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State Color Maine’s state color is Blue
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State Seal
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State Tree Eastern White Pine
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State Song The State of Maine song
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State Flag
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State Jewel and Mineral Uraninite crystal Mineral Tourmaline Jewel
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State Coin On the back of the coin is a lighthouse
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Historical Significance of Maine Moosehead Lake and flows south for about 150 miles (240 km) to the Atlantic Ocean. It was explored by Samuel de Champlain between 1604 and 1605.
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Climate of Maine Winter temperatures drop between 20°F and 30°F (about -4°C), while summer temperatures range between 80°F and 90°F (30°C and up).
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Famous person from Maine Stephen E. King Born in Portland, Maine world's most famous horror writers of our time Over 100 million copies of King's books are in print, several of which have been made into popular movies.
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Map & location of Maine
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Capital of Maine Augusta
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Foods or crops produced Potatoes being the largest producer Corn, soy beans, rice, hay and oats Apples, blueberries, cranberries, raspberries
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Cost of living in Maine Last Updated: 4/30/2010 Loan TypeRatesAPR Last Week's Rates 30 yr fixed5.135.275.17 15 yr fixed4.374.714.5 3/1 ARM4.313.554.36
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Governor of Maine John E. Baldacci
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Sports teams of Maine Maine Black Bears: college sport teams Portland Seadogs: Hockey New England Patriots: Baseball
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Famous landmarks, places, parks, features and state transportation - The Seashore Trolley Museum -The Maine State Museum -The Portland Museum of Art -Fort Western Baxter State Park -Moose Head Lake -Blaine House -Mount Katahdin Moose Head Lake
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Highest & lowest elevation Highest elevation- Mt. Katahdin 5,268 Lowest elevation-Atlantic Ocean Sea level
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Senator & house of representative to Maine The House Chamber
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Taxes in Maine For single taxpayers, they are: -- 2 percent on the first $4,850 of taxable income -- 4.5 percent on taxable income between $4,851 and $9,700 -- 7 percent on taxable income between $9,701 and $19,450 and -- 8.5 percent on taxable income of $19,451 and above For married taxpayers filing joint returns, they are: -- 2 percent on the first $9,750 of taxable income -- 4.5 percent on taxable income between $9,751 and $19,450 -- 7 percent on taxable income between $19,451 and $38,900 and -- 8.5 percent on taxable income of $38,901 and above.
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Cost of average home $115,000 Thorndike, ME 3 bed, 1 bath 0.53 acres Depending on size and place of home will determine price range
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Average income Ex. Van Buren town, Aroostook County, Maine income is $ 20,038 Ex. Brewer city, Maine income is $ 36,949
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Population 1,321,574 from 2010
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Natural Resources Only a small part of Maine's soil is suitable for crops. Valuable stands of timber cover about 85% of the state. The forests grow in three broad types—white pine- hardwood, spruce-fir, and northern hardwood. They supply many forest-related industries. Others are fisheries, minerals, and waterpower.
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References http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/Maine/ mainestatesong.html http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/Maine/ mainestatesong.html http://www.google.com http://www.google.com
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