Actually it was there since the revolutionary war and colonists back then had a parade under it for there freedom from the king of England or somewhere else.
I'm pretty sure it is still there today :]
Maine's state tree is the Eastern White Pine.
The capital of Maine, colloquially known as the Pine Tree State, is Augusta.
The " Pine tree " state!
The Pine Tree State.
The nickname for Maine is 'The Pine Tree State.' The white pine is the state tree and one of the most common trees in Maine. It is also the officially designated state symbol.
The state of Maine is often referred to as the Pine Tree State, though there is no state with the phrase Tree State as an official nickname.
Maine's nickname is the Pine Tree State.
The Pine Tree State.
Maine.
Maine.
Maine is known as the "Pine Tree State"
Maine's state seal is a silver shield with pine tree on it. A moose is lying at the foot of the pine. On the left side of the sield is a farmer resting on a scythe, and on the right side is a seaman resting on an anchor. In the foreground, representing sea and land, and under the shield is the name of the state in large Roman capitals. All is surrounded by a crest, the North Star. Maine's state motto is in a label resting between the shield and the crest in small Roman capitals.