Maine is the northernmost state of the continental and easternmost state of the entire United States. Its name is synonymous with rocky coastlines, forested interior and a cuisine full of lobster, clams and other aquatic creatures. From a tourism perspective, the fact that Maine is considered the safest state in the US is a positive.
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Basic Information about Maine
- State Name: Maine
- State Abbreviation: ME
- Capital: Augusta
- Largest City: Portland
- Area: 91,646 km2 (39th largest U.S. state)
- Population: 1,344,212 (43rd highest in the U.S.)
- Time Zone: CST (UTC-5), CDT (UTC-4) in the summer
- Other Information:Speed Limits in Maine, Current Time in Maine, Minimum Wage in Maine
What to See in Maine
- Acadia National Park
- Portland Art Museum
- Marginal Way
- Mount Desert Island
- Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth
- Mount Battie
- Cape Neddick Nubble Lighthouse
- Pemaquid Point Lighthouse
- Allagash Brewery
- Ogunquit Beach
For tips on other sights and places of interest in Maine, post them in the discussion.
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Fun Facts about Maine
Date of Maine’s Entry into the Union
March 15, 1820 (23rd in order)
Maine state nickname
The Pine Tree State
Maine’s tallest mountain
Mount Katahdin (1,606 metres)
Maine Rivers
- Saint John River (673 km)
- Androscoggin River (286 km)
- Kennebec River (270 km)
- Saco River (219 km)
- West Branch Penobscot River (188 km)
Airports in Maine
- Portland International Jetport
- Bangor International Airport
- Knox County Regional Airport
- Preque Isle – Northern Maine Regional Airport
- Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport
Maine Sports Teams
- NFL (American football): no team
- MLB (baseball): no team
- MLS (football): no team
- NHL (ice hockey): no team
- NBA (basketball): no team
Universities in Maine
- University of Maine
ZIP Codes
03901-04992
Maine Weather
Maine’s climate is greatly influenced by the Atlantic Ocean. Temperatures in the summer typically range from 23 °C to 27 °C in the shade, dropping to 14 °C at night.
Winters tend to be very cold, with temperatures as low as -10 °C to 0 °C in January, and can drop to -18 °C in some northern Maine areas.
Current Forecasts:
Largest Cities in Maine
| # | City | Population | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland | 66,215 | Show on Map |
| 2 | Lewiston | 36,225 | Show on Map |
| 3 | Bangor | 32,262 | Show on Map |
| 4 | South Portland | 25,532 | Show on Map |
| 5 | Auburn | 23,414 | Show on Map |
| 6 | Biddeford | 21,504 | Show on Map |
| 7 | Sanford | 21,223 | Show on Map |
| 8 | Saco | 19,964 | Show on Map |
| 9 | Westbrook | 19,074 | Show on Map |
| 10 | Augusta | 18,697 | Show on Map |
Food Prices in Maine
- McDonalds Restaurant McMeal prices: $9.00
- Restaurant draft beer (0.5L): $3.50
- Cappuccino in restaurant: $3.95
- Coca-Cola in restaurant (0.33 l): $2.06
- Milk (1 l): $0.82
- Bread (500 g): $3.25
- Rice (1 kg): $4.78
- Egg (12 pcs): $2.33
- Cheese (1 kg): $11.76
- Boneless chicken breast (1 kg): $12.13
- Beef Loin (1 kg): $11.02
- Apples (1 kg): $7.05
- Bananas (1 kg): $3.03
- Oranges (1 kg): $6.06
- Tomatoes (1 kg): $5.23
- Potatoes (1 kg): $3.00
- Water (1.5 l bottle): $1.80
- Bottle beer (0.5 l bottle): $1.77
- Pack of Marlboro cigarettes: $8.29
Food prices in Augusta valid in January 2021. Take them as a guide, they vary considerably from store to store. Tax is included in the price.
State Symbols of Maine
- Bulbous fruit:berry
- Dessert: blueberry pie
- Gemstone: Tourmaline
- Fossil: pertica quadrifaria
- Insect: bee
- Cat: Maine Coon Cat
- Medicinal plant: lime tree
- Drink: Moxie
- Song: State of Maine Song (by Roger Vinton Snow)
- Bird: Monkweed
- Fish: Salmon
- Tree: pine tree
- Animal: salmon
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