"The Way Life Should Be"
"Terra Onde Di Mala Gente"
which translates to
"Land Of The Bad People"
(Name Given by Giovanni Da Verrazzano)
It is stated, it is the best state to raise a child!
As well it ranks number 1 for the lowest crime rate, teen-aged pregnancy, medical care, and education.
Now that is something to be proud of!
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Making My New Home in Maine |
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We had always loved to vacation in New Hampshire, and I loved the Northern States a great deal, but Maine, hmmmm, I was a little nervous about moving over 200 miles away from home......but now that I am here......this is my home!!
My favorite season is fall, it is just gorgous!! And I love snow too! LOL, as a matter of fact I love all the 4 seasons and could never image living without them.
The people here are different, more open and friendly. The land is as wide as the eye can see. The lighthouses and seafood are out of this world, but most of all, I truly understand why they call it " Vacationland" and their saying is "The Way Life Should Be"....... am so glad I am HOME!
Here are a few interesting facts and reasons why I love Maine so much! I hope you will enjoy my site and learn little more about the most Northern State on the East Coast in the US.
The Pine Tree State
Maine abounds in natural assets - 542,629 acres of state and national parks, including the 92-mile Allagash Wilderness Waterway, Acadia National Park (second most visited national park in the United States), and Baxter State Park (location of Mt. Katahdin and the northern end of the Appalachian Trail). It has one county (Aroostook) so big (6,453 square miles) that it actually covers an area greater than the combined size of Connecticut and Rhode Island. Maine has one mountain which is approximately one mile high - Mt. Katahdin (5,268 ft. above sea level) and also claims America's first chartered city: York, 1641.
Maine's blueberry crop is the largest in the nation, raising 98% of the low bush blueberries in the United States. Potatoes rank 3rd in acreage and 3rd in production nationally. Maine is nationally famed for its shellfish; over 46 million pounds of lobster were harvested in 1997. The total of all shellfish and fin fish harvested was approximately 237 million pounds with a total value of $273 million in 1997.
Population: Approximately 1.2 million
Gemstone: Tourmaline
Fossil: Pertica quadrifaria
Cat: Maine Coon Cat
Insect: Honeybee
Animal: Moose
Flag: The coat of arms of the State of Maine is placed on a blue field of the same shade of blue in the flag of the United States. Adopted by the Legislature of 1909.
Motto: Dirigo (I lead)
Tree: White Pine, adopted by the Legislature of 1945.
Floral Emblem: White pine cone and tassel (Pinus strobus, linnaeus). Adopted by the Legislature of 1895.
Bird: Chickadee (Parus atricapillus) Adopted by the Legislature of 1927.
Fish: Landlocked Salmon
Climate: Maine's four seasons offer a healthy, invigorating environment for the traveler. The state has one of the most comfortable summer climates in the U.S., with daytime temperatures averaging about 70F (21C) and occassionally hitting the 90s. (32C). Summer nights are usually cool and comfortable. In winter, temperatures average about 22F (-5.5C), but prolonged cold spells are rare. A total winter snowfall averages between 60 inches (152cm) and 90 inches (228cm), making the state very popular with skiers and other winter sports enthusiasts.
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Portland Head Lighthouse,
Cape Elizabeth Maine.
This is Scarlett's favorite lighthouse.
