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Moving to Maine
The gorgeous state of Maine boasts world-famous lobster and over 5,000 miles of coastline, more than California. The state has one of the most comfortable summer climates in the U.S. and is recognized as one of the most healthful states in the nation, with summer daytime temperatures averaging about 70° F, and a few weeks occasionally hitting the 90s. Summer nights are usually cool and comfortable. In winter, temperatures average about 22° F, but prolonged cold spells are rare, making Maine very popular with skiers and other winter sports enthusiasts.
Maine became the 23rd state in 1820. Maine has a population of 1.2 million people and is as big as the other five New England states combined. Nicknamed the "vacation state," there are over 32,000 miles of rivers and streams; 6,000 lakes and ponds; and 17 million acres of forest. Whale watching is a popular Maine attraction as are alpine and cross country skiing and white water rafting. Maine is a year-round paradise.
Now that you are moving to the Pine Tree State, share your Maine knowledge with your friends and family:
State Capital is Augusta.
Maine produces 99% of all the blueberries in the country making it the single largest producer of blueberries in the United States.
State Animal is the Moose, with more moose per mile than any other state.
Maine has 63 lighthouses.
State Bird is the Chickadee.
Acadia National Park is the second most visited park in the United States, second only to Yellowstone.
Maine has over 2,000 islands.
Maine is the only US state that shares a border with only one other state.
With a population of 64,000, Portland is the biggest city.
Quoddy Head Light is the eastern most point in the United States.
State Motto: Dirigo (I Lead).
Approximately 40 millions pounds (nearly 90 percent) of the nation's lobster supply is caught off the coast of Maine.
State Song: "State of Main Song" written by Roger Vinton Snow.
Winter snowfall averages 60 inches to 90 inches.
Maine is the only state whose name is just one syllable.
90% of the country's toothpick supply is produced in Maine.
State Flower is the White Pine Cone.
State Tree is the Eastern White Pine.
York, established in 1641, is America's first chartered city. The nation's first sawmill was established near York in 1623.
Tourmaline, amethyst, topaz and garnets are all found in Maine.
Former President Bush and his wife Barbara still summer at Walkers Point in Kennebunkport every year.
The donut hole machine, earmuffs, motor ice boat (a forerunner of the snowmobile), power drill, snow plow, thermostat, and toothpick were all invented in Maine.
State Fish is the Landlocked Salmon.
Enjoy your new home Maine!
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