State capital: Augusta
Entered Union: March 15, 1820
Population: 1,317,253 (2004 estimate)
Area 30,862 sq mi. (79,933 sq km)
Governor: John Baldacci (Democrat)
U.S. Representatives: 2
State nickname: Pine Tree State

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Maine's 10 lowest-achieving schools identified

The Maine Department of Education today named the state's 10 "persistently lowest-achieving schools" as defined by federal criteria, including a Portland elementary school.

More Maine National Guard soldiers heading to Afghanistan

More Maine National Guard soldiers are headed to Afghanistan. The Guard says there will be a deployment ceremony Saturday for about 175 members of the 1136th Transportation Company.

Panel to vote on modified version of sick-time bill

The Labor Committee on Monday reviewed a scaled-back version of a bill to require some Maine employers to provide paid sick days to employees.

Maine's February marked by warmth, lack of snow

GRAY, Maine a ' The National Weather Service in Maine says last month has gone into the books as one of the warmest, least-snowy Februarys on record.

Skowhegan, MCI take regional drama contests

Skowhegan Area high School and Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield are among more than two dozen schools to compete later this month in the Maine Drama Festival.

Maine adopts roller ski-safety law

Roller-skiers in Maine will have to follow the same rules of the road as bicyclists to protect their safety.

Maine bill would ban importation of firewood

In this May 21, 2009, file photo, a dead Asian longhorned beetle is seen in its adult stage, front, and in its larva stage, rear, at the state Department of Resources and Economic Development Division of Forest and Lands office in Hillsboro, N.H. Campers headed to Maine from other states wouldn't be allowed to bring their own firewood under a ...

Taking a hard look at government

A new nonpartisan think tank based in Freeport is asking some tough questions about the way government functions.

9 Maine Airports Receive FAA Grants

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Thousands of Mainers Saved from Losing Unemployment Benefits

Thousands of Mainers at risk of losing their financial life lines will now be able to hold on to their unemployment benefits.

Potential remains for Spring flooding

While many Mainers can look out into the yard and see little to no snow, members of the Maine River Flow Advisory Commission say the potential for flooding remains.

Aligning Mind, Body, and Spirit in Midcoast Maine

Get the tools you need to make the life changes you want this spring! In this series of workshops, Jeanne Dooley, MSW and shamanic healer provides a wealth of tools to help you shift the patterns of behavior that are holding you back.

Governor unveils budget changes

Maine Gov. John Baldacci has presented a state budget rewrite that reflects a slightly rosier economy and restores funding for some services that were planned to be cut, especially in the areas of social services and schools.

Maritime film series set

Footage from the Northeast Historic Film archives will be screened in the In Our Wake: Maine's Maritime Heritage on Film series.

Maine legislative panel hears testimony on proposal for cell phone warnings on cancer risk

Ignoring the health risks of heavy cell phone use invites a cancer epidemic, supporters of a bill requiring manufacturers to put labels on mobile phones and packaging said Tuesday.

$99M Maine bond package proposed

Maine's two Democratic legislative leaders are proposing a $99 million jobs bond package that includes money for highways, rails and other projects.

Maine panel weighs cell phone cancer warning

AUGUSTA, Maine a ' A bill that would make Maine the first state to require cell phones to carry warnings that they can cause brain cancer goes before a legislative committee for a hearing.

Maine tribe seeks casino ballot question

A Maine tribal governor said Tuesday he is aiming to get a referendum on the November statewide ballot asking voters to allow a tribal casino in eastern Maine.

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