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2 days ago · Maine (/ m eɪ n / ⓘ MAYN) is a state in the New England region of the Northeastern United States, and the easternmost state. It borders New Hampshire to the west, the Gulf of Maine to the southeast, and the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec to the northeast and northwest, respectively.
- Bangor
Bangor (/ ˈ b æ ŋ ɡ ɔːr / BANG-gor) is a city in and the...
- Portland
Portland ( / ˈpɔːrtlənd / PORT-lənd) is the most populous...
- Augusta
Augusta (/ ə ˈ ɡ ʌ s t ə / ə-GUSS-tə) is the capital of the...
- List of Counties in Maine
This is a list of the 16 counties in the U.S. state of...
- List of United States Senators From Maine
Maine was admitted to the Union on March 15, 1820. The...
- List of Municipalities in Maine
Maine is a state located in the Northeastern United...
- List of High Schools in Maine
Maine Central Institute, Pittsfield; Upper Kennebec Valley...
- Maine House of Representatives
The Maine House of Representatives is the lower house of the...
- Janet Mills
Janet Trafton Mills (born December 30, 1947) is an American...
- District of Maine
The District of Maine was the governmental designation for...
- Bangor
2 days ago · Maine is bounded to the northwest and northeast by the Canadian provinces of Quebec and New Brunswick, respectively, and to the west by New Hampshire. The famed rocky coastline of the state is angled from southwest to northeast along the Atlantic Ocean.
3 days ago · New England, region, northeastern United States, including the states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The region was named by Capt. John Smith, who explored its shores in 1614 for some London merchants.
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1 day ago · There have been 71 governors of Maine since statehood, serving 75 distinct terms. Four governors served multiple non-consecutive terms ( Edward Kent, John Fairfield, John W. Dana, and Burton M. Cross ). [7] The longest-serving governor was Joseph E. Brennan, who served two terms from 1979 to 1987.
May 15, 2024 · According to Maine.gov, the name 'Maine' showed up in writing for the first time in 1622. It was written in a charter from the Council of New England, then again in 1665, when the English King's Commissioners made it truly official in records of the settlers. It was declared that the term 'Province of Maine' should be used in official documents.
May 21, 2024 · By Gwendolyn McClain / Last Updated on: May 21, 2024. As a Cruise Director, one of the topics that often comes up during our voyages is the history of the places we visit. One destination that sparks curiosity among our guests is Maine, and whether it was an English colony. Let’s explore the fascinating history of Maine and its colonial past.
