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Maine's hidden 'Sistine Chapel' inspires artists with 70-year-old frescoes • Apr. 18, 2025, 3:23 PM ET (AP)
Trump administration sues Maine over participation of transgender athletes in girls sports • Apr. 16, 2025, 4:42 PM ET (AP)
Trump administration ordered to unfreeze funding in dispute with Maine over transgender students • Apr. 12, 2025, 1:28 PM ET (AP)
Justice Department tasked with enforcing Trump's transgender sports ban in Maine • Apr. 11, 2025, 4:13 PM ET (AP)
Maine sues the Trump administration over funding freeze after dispute over transgender athletes • Apr. 7, 2025, 4:17 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Pine Tree State
Capital Augusta
Population1 (2020) 1,362,359; (2024 est.) 1,405,012
Governor Janet Mills (Democrat)
Date Of Admission March 15, 1820
U.S. Senators Angus King (Independent) • Susan Collins (Republican)
State Nickname Pine Tree State
State Motto "Dirigo (I Direct)"
State Bird black-capped chickadee
State Flower white pine cone and tassel
State Song “State Song of Maine”
Seats In U.S. House Of Representatives 2 (of 435)
Time Zone Eastern (GMT − 5 hours)
Total Area (Sq Km) 91,634
Total Area (Sq Mi) 35,380
1Excluding military abroad.

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Maine: flag
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