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Maine is a state in the New England region of the United States. Maine is represented in the U.S. Senate by Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins and in the U.S. House of Representatives by Tom Allen and Michael Michaud.
Geography
To the south and east is the Atlantic Ocean, and to the northeast is New Brunswick, a province of Canada. The Canadian province of Quebec is to the northwest. Maine is both the largest and the northernmost state in the New England region, bordered on the west by New Hampshire. Maine is the only state that borders just one other state. Maine is the easternmost state in the contiguous 48 states (see Extreme points of the United States). Its easternmost city is Eastport, and its easternmost town is Lubec. Its largest lake is Moosehead Lake, and its highest mountain is Mt. Katahdin, which is the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. A new International Appalachian Trail starts at Mt. Katahdin and runs to Belle Isle, Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Maine Governor Ordering Cutbacks
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:50:41 -0500
With a $300 million to $400 million budget hole looming, Gov. John Baldacci is planning to order Maine state departments to curtail spending.
Maine Highway Deaths Still Below Last Year's Number
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:36:14 -0500
Safety officials said Maine's highway death toll for this year remains below 2008, which was the safest year on the state's roads since 1959.
Police Investigate Fatal Turnpike Crash
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:16:05 -0500
The Maine Turnpike in Lewiston has reopened following a fatal crash Thursday evening.
Police Find Topsham Teen
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:36:43 -0500
Police in Topsham say they have found a teenager who went missing on Tuesday.
Question Of The Day For 11/20/09
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:39:17 -0500
Recent Crimes Shed Light On Domestic Violence
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:20:04 -0500
Over the past two weeks, police in southern Maine say there have been two homicides and at least one violent sexual assault.
State of Maine - Official site includes links to Governor John E. Baldacci, state agencies, tourism, Legislature, US Congressional delegation, federal government, state parks, and tax information.
Meta Description: [ 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. ]
50 States and Capitals: Maine - Features links to the state page, symbol, flag, map, constitution, representatives, song, bird, flower, tree, and other useful tidbits.
Meta Description: [ Maine information resource links to state homepage, symbols, flags, maps, constitutions, representitives, songs, birds, flowers, trees ]
Maine Kids - Learn about the Pinetree State. Includes games, history, famous people, places to visit, government, and contests.
Maine Municipal Association - An important resource for all small town, local governments in Maine.
Maine State Agencies - Complete list and links to all state agencies.
Meta Description: [ Maine.gov - government agencies, laws, and resources about Maine government. ]
Maine State Archives - Maine history with links to archive and record management services. Mission is for the preservation of all government and official records.
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Maine State Flag and other Symbols - Informative site with pictures and history regarding the state flag, seal, coat of arms, and town flags.
Maine State Housing Authority - Mission is to implement sound housing policy by assisting local people in obtaining and maintaining decent, safe, affordable housing.
Maine's First Lady: Karen Baldacci - Features a biography, list of initiatives, a view of the Blaine House, and links.
Meta Description: [ Maine's First Lady, Karen Baldacci, welcomes you to learn more about her initiatives, the First Family, and the Blaine House. ]
Maine.gov: Hurricane Katrina Relief - Provides state residents and communities with a form to fill out if interested in assisting displaced families of the hurricane with housing.
MaineOil - Intent is to provide the current heating oil and kerosene prices as a resource for the people of Maine. Retail heating oil and kerosene prices are updated daily.
Meta Description: [ MaineOil.com. We put the spotlight on oil prices. ]
Netstate Maine - Features state symbols, emblems, the flag, and the seal. Provides links to some local businesses, and a general online shopping mall. Part of a larger site.
Meta Description: [ The State of Maine - Symbols, almanac, links and more. ]
United States Census Bureau: Maine - State profile compiled by data from past and present Federal Census information.
Meta Description: [ Frequently requested statistics
for Maine. ]
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