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Erin Popalis. MAINE. Date it became a State. Maine became the 23rd state in 1820. Nickname. Maine’s nickname is “the pine tree state” The pine tree can also be found on the state flag and seal. Motto. Dirigo (Latin for “I Direct” or “ I Lead”) Maine’s navy flag. State Flower.
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Erin Popalis MAINE
Date it became a State • Maine became the 23rd state in 1820
Nickname • Maine’s nickname is “the pine tree state” • The pine tree can also be found on the state flag and seal
Motto • Dirigo • (Latin for “I Direct” or “ I Lead”) • Maine’s navy flag
State Flower • White Pine Cone and Tassle
State Bird The Black-chapped chickadee
State Color • Maine’s state color is Blue
State Song • TheStateofMainesong
State Jewel and Mineral Uraninite crystal Mineral Tourmaline Jewel
State Coin • On the back of the coin is a lighthouse
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.
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).
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.
Capital of Maine • Augusta
Foods or crops produced • Potatoes being the largest producer • Corn, soy beans, rice, hay and oats • Apples, blueberries, cranberries, raspberries
Cost of living in Maine • Last Updated: 4/30/2010 • Loan Type Rates APR Last Week's Rates • 30 yr fixed 5.13 5.27 5.17 • 15 yr fixed 4.37 4.71 4.5 • 3/1 ARM 4.31 3.55 4.36
Governor of Maine • John E. Baldacci
Sports teams of Maine • Maine Black Bears: college sport teams • Portland Seadogs: Hockey • New England Patriots: Baseball
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
Highest & lowest elevation • Highest elevation- Mt. Katahdin 5,268 • Lowest elevation-Atlantic Ocean Sea level
Senator & house of representative to Maine • The House Chamber
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 aboveFor 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.
Cost of average home • $115,000 Thorndike, ME 3 bed, 1 bath0.53 acres • Depending on size and place of home will determine price range
Average income • Ex. Van Buren town, Aroostook County, Maine income is $ 20,038 • Ex. Brewer city, Maine income is $ 36,949
Population • 1,321,574 from 2010
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.
References • http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/Maine/mainestatesong.html • http://www.google.com