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Maine
Maine is the easternmost state in the United States and is known for its coastal scenery and seafood.
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What makes Maine so special and unique?
* The September, 2004 issue of National Geographic Adventure Magazine named Portland to its list of "Ten Great Adventure Towns". * Bangor, Maine landed in the number two spot in the 2004 edition of "Cities Ranked & Rated". Bangor was found to be the second best location in the country among metropolitan areas with populations less than 100,000. * The March 2004 issue of INC. Magazine includes Portland, Maine in its listing of the top 25 cities for doing business in America. This exclusive list ranks more than 270 large, medium and small cities. * Every year in an Outside Magazine readers' poll, Rockland, Maine ranks among the top 100 best small towns to live in. * Portland, Maine is listed as one of America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. * Maine has been rated as the best state in the nation to raise children by the Children's Rights Council, a national advocacy group in Washington D.C. * Portland is listed as one of the top 10 "Kid-Friendly Cities" in ZPG's Kid-Friendly Cities Report Card. * Portland's special efforts to foster connectedness and contentment placed it in the top 10 of America's most enlightened towns by the Utne Reader. * Portland was rated one of the top 10 cities to "Have It All" by the A&E television channel. Maine's largest city is consistently rated as one of the most desired cities to live in America. * Bangor, Maine landed in the number two spot in the 2004 edition of "Cities Ranked & Rated". Bangor was found to be the second best location in the country among metropolitan areas with populations less than 100,000. * The March 2004 issue of INC. Magazine includes Portland, Maine in its listing of the top 25 cities for doing business in America. This exclusive list ranks more than 270 large, medium and small cities. * Portland, Maine is listed as one of America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. * Maine has been rated as the best state in the nation to raise children by the Children's Rights Council, a national advocacy group in Washington D.C. * The September, 2004 issue of National Geographic Adventure Magazine named Portland to its list of "Ten Great Adventure Towns". * Bangor, Maine landed in the number two spot in the 2004 edition of "Cities Ranked & Rated". Bangor was found to be the second best location in the country among metropolitan areas with populations less than 100,000. * The March 2004 issue of INC. Magazine includes Portland, Maine in its listing of the top 25 cities for doing business in America. This exclusive list ranks more than 270 large, medium and small cities. * Every year in an Outside Magazine readers' poll, Rockland, Maine ranks among the top 100 best small towns to live in. * Portland, Maine is listed as one of America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. * Maine has been rated as the best state in the nation to raise children by the Children's Rights Council, a national advocacy group in Washington D.C. * Portland is listed as one of the top 10 "Kid-Friendly Cities" in ZPG's Kid-Friendly Cities Report Card. * Outside Magazine rated Portland as one of the 10 best places to live, based on culture and accessibility to the variety of Maine's outdoor adventures. * Portland's special efforts to foster connectedness and contentment placed it in the top 10 of America's most enlightened towns by the Utne Reader. * Health Risk Management, Inc.'s QualityFIRST Index ranks Maine one of the top 10 states in health care quality. * Portland was rated one of the top 10 cities to "Have It All" by the A&E television channel. Maine's largest city is consistently rated as one of the most desired cities to live in America. Portland is listed as one of the top 10 "Kid-Friendly Cities" in ZPG's Kid-Friendly Cities Report Card. * Outside Magazine rated Portland as one of the 10 best places to live, based on culture and accessibility to the variety of Maine's outdoor adventures. * Portland's special efforts to foster connectedness and contentment placed it in the top 10 of America's most enlightened towns by the Utne Reader. * Health Risk Management, Inc.'s QualityFIRST Index ranks Maine one of the top 10 states in health care quality. * Portland was rated one of the top 10 cities to "Have It All" by the A&E television channel. Maine's largest city is consistently rated as one of the most desired cities to live in America. Population density is low http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._states_by_population_density Crime is low http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0004912.html Pollution is low http://www.scorecard.org/env-releases/hap/rank-states.tcl Great quality of life http://www.mesda.com/doingBusiness_qualitylife.aspxhttp://www.bobfenton.com/responder/4th.htm
The temperature in Maine during the Winter can range anywhere from in the 30s, to down in the single digits. The average temperature is in the twenties for a "in the middle of the road" winter.
The Metropolitan Statistical Area is about 154,000 and the population within the city itself is 35,473.
Who negotiated the end of the Maine boundary dispute in 1842?
It was resolved by the Webster-Ashburton treaty negotiated by Daniel Webster for the US and Privy Counsellor Alexander Baring for the UK.
What is the driving distance from Portland Maine to Kennebunkport Maine?
It ia 30.5 miles according to Google Maps.
Colonial and territorial days of Maine?
The Colonial Days of Massachusetts was back when Alexander Graham Bell was alive and back when the Native Americans were held in captivity or alive
What are some famous landmarks in Maine?
Depending on where in Maine you are visiting, there are many tourist attractions to be enjoyed. In Downeast Maine, you will find Arcadia National Park and lighthouses and The Mount Desert Oceanarium/Lobster Hatchery.
What are some events that happen in Maine?
One that I know of that is growing larger each year is Moxie Days held in Lisbon Falls every July. It celebrates the brand name soft drink, Moxie, and is visited by thousands of Moxie fans from around the world each summer.
How many miles from maine to california?
Depends on whether you're flying, boating or swimming. In a modern day commercial jet, it will take anywhere from 4 hours and 20 minutes to 5 hours and 45 minutes depending on departure point (it's further from LAX to HNL than it is from SFO to HNL) and also the winds that are encountered. (Winter winds can average over 100 knots per hour and add significantly to the enroute flight time.) Hope that helps.
How long does it take to mail a letter from Maine to Arizona?
Depends on what postal service you are using. It can take 3-5 days.
Large farm that grows mainly one crop to sell?
A large farm that grows mainly one crop to sell is called a plantation. Plantations have been existing since the Roman Empire. An example of their plantation is the latifundia. It produces wine and oil for export.
John Holmes, Albion Parris, Ether Shepley, Judah Dana, Reuel Williams, John Fairfield, Wyman B. S. Moor, Hannibal Hamlin, Amos Nourse, Lot M. Morrill, Eugene Hale, Charles Fletcher Johnson, Frederick Hale, Ralph Brewster........... and so on. Look at website <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_Senators_from_Maine>
When was South Dakota established?
Aberdeen, South Dakota plotted as a town site on January 3, 1881, by Charles Prior, for the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad (Milwaukee Road). Aberdeen was officially founded on July 6, 1881 when the first Milwaukee Road train arrived.
What Canadian province in Maine borders on the northwest?
Quebec... From about the northern tip west is Quebec, and to the east New Brunswick.
What are pros and cons living in Portland Maine?
PROS: the only big city in Maine. Home of the Portland Sea Dogs, the housing market isn't doing as bad up North, the coast is near by, a lot of stores you can't find anywhere else in Maine, a lot of jobs. CONS: you have to be a city person, and even so, this isn't a big city. Traffic, expensive homes. Probably many more, but I am prejudice because i live in Maine.
What does curse do in Pokemon?
When used by a ghost type Pokemon, the user sacrifices half of its max HP to sap the target by 1/4 of its max HP per turn. when used by anyone else . The users speed is decreased but the attack and defence are increased
Why did people choose the chickadee as the Maine's state bird?
Because it's a tough little bird that isn't impressed by winter weather and seems to thrive in it.
Which Canadian province forms part of the border of New Hampshire?
New Hampshire shares its entire northern border with the Province of Quebec. Quebec is known for being a French-speaking province rather than an English-speaking one. Its capital is Quebec City.
