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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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Why did early settlers move to Maine?

In Machias, Maine, during the year 1764, the inhabitants sawed nearly 16000 feet of lumber which is an extraordinary season of work the colony had. In 1765 Morris O' Brian and his sons built double sawmills on the west falls in the winter and spring. It was also difficult because of the Abnaki Indians who were very warlike.

Where did the USS Maine explode?

It remains a mystery to this day. The original cause was attributed to a mine. Since then, it has been speculated that it sank as the result of a fire in a coal bunker or that she was deliberately sunk to get the U.S. in war with Spain

Why is Maine such a popular tourist attraction?

Here is some input: * Take a look: http://www.campmaine.com/explore/region_info.php Don't miss the "Old Port" in Portland... And for fun, take the Mailboat cruise. A half-day trip around the islands for just a couple bucks! * For the true "Maine Hospitality" where you are treated as a somebody. Life is so laid back and not rush-rush. True "Mainers" don't cheat you, they are very helpful in every and all ways. * From the looks of things each summer, my answer is: for the ocean & the chance to eat lots of lobster!

What part did Maine play in the Revolutionary War?

Maine was in several wars as the 22nd Maine and the 20th Maine were regiments in the Civil War and the 20th Maine was commanded by Joshua Chamberlain, who any self-respecting Mainer should know. Also there is the 101st Refueling Wing in Bangor. Google Fort Kent,Fort Fairfield.

Who probably explored the coast of Maine in 1498?

Giovanni da Verranzano became the first to explore the coast of Maine in 1524.

Who is a famous person of Maine?

Maine was famous for shipbuilding. They used white pine for the mast that grew straight and tall in the Maine woods. (This is why it is the state tree and flower.)

These days Maine is more famous for lobster and blueberries.

It is also known for its rocky shore, popular with tourists. It is also known as the summer home of the Bush family and the home of L.L. Bean.

Maine is also famous for being home to one of the first English colonies in the New World, although it faltered after only a year. Some refer to it as Popham Colony, others simply call it Sabino.

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Maine produces 25% of all non-cultivated blueberries in North America, Over 50% of the lobster catch in the United States, shellfishing (clamming, oysters, mussels, scallops), It's cold winters, it's vast, healthy, and thick forests of which Maine is 90%, friendly people, the ocean and coastline (Maine has more coastline than California!) LL Bean, 63 lighthouses, North America's tallest white pine tree, Acadia National Park, over 6,000 lakes and ponds, it's 400+ outer islands, vast quantities of drugs, and the crime rate is extremely high, however nobody gets caught, that's why you hear, nothing bad ever happens in Maine and it's such a safe state and great place to live.

Things it's not-so famous for: Excessively rich folk, shopping malls, correckt grammah, industrialization, metropolitan cities, etc.

Actually I don't think there is that much crime here in Maine. And there are some verrrry rich people down in Acadia on Bar Harbor. Maine is also known for skiing, snowmobiling, and winter activities. We have a very ammusing accent: "We need to pahk the cah in the garage" means We need to Park the Car in the garage. But You have to give Maine credit for inventing bubblegum and earmuffs.

Where did Maine get its name?

Maine has at least two nicknames. * The Pine Tree StateIt got this name because the pine tree is Maine's state tree, and the white pine tassel/cone is its flower. * Vacationland It got the name Vacationland by having beautiful scenery wherever you look.

Who were the main writers of the Maine constitution?

William King, Thomas Jefferson, John Chandler, Albion K. Parris, William Pitt Preble, and John Holmes were the main writters of Maine's Constitutio.

Who was the Governor of Maine during the Civil War?

Edwin D. Morgan (born February 8, 1811 in Washington, Massachusetts; died February 14, 1883 in New York, New York) succeeded John Alsop King as the twenty-first Governor of New York, serving between January 1, 1859 and December 31, 1862, including the whole of 1861.

What year was Maine entered to the Union?

== == Maine's statehood came about as a result of the Missouri Compromise. The crux of the debate was that neither the pro-slavery nor anti-slavery side wanted its opponents to gain ground in terms of the number of free or slave states. Politics ruled, and a compromise prevailed. For every non-slave state there had to be a slave state for balance. After much negotiation and discussion, it was agreed that Maine, which had been part of Massachusetts, would be admitted to the Union as a free state and Missouri was admitted as a slave state. All land west of Missouri's southern border was made free. Delegates met for three weeks in October of 1819 in Portland, Maine, to hammer out a state constitution. In late February 1820, the bill for Maine statehood passed both houses of the US Congress. It was then sent to the President for approval. On March 3, 1820, the President signed the bill. Maine became the 23rd state to join the union. Portland was selected as the state capital, but this was temporary. In 1832 the capital was moved to Augusta, a more centrally located site.

Who had the most motive to sink the Battleship Maine?

The sinking of the battleship Maine in Havana harbor was the catalyst that led America into the hopelessly one-sided Spanish-American War in 1898. Many people had motive to sink the Maine. Anyone or any group that wanted war between these two countries would be legitimate targets of speculation. There were the "yellow-journalists" of America like William Randolph Hearst and his ilk who thought that they could generate news rather than just report it. There were a small handful of proud Spanish military officers who resented American heavy-handed interference in Spanish-Cuban affairs, and last but not least the Cuban revolutionaries who were fighting for freedom from their Spanish occupiers, who certainly knew that US intervention on their behalf would assure victory. Lastly their is that ever-present culprit that is always lingering around looking for an opportunity to cause mischief...fate. Perhaps it was indeed an accident in the form of a boiler explosion as the official Navy inquiry ruled. We will probably never know for sure since the Navy towed the hulk out into the deep Gulf of Mexico and sunk it there out of easy reach.

What was Maine's population in 1860?

The US Census of 1860 recorded 628,279 residents.

Is there punishment for domestic violence?

Yes,..god and if u don't get punished now well best bet you'll be pusnished sooner or later. Oh god works in mysterious ways too honey, it could come in any angle. It don't have to be where someone can be demestic violent to u in return best believe. Had a man beat on me, everything he gets a hold off falls thru like quick sand thru his fingers.

If a semi truck makes a left turn from the center lane of a 3 lane one way road onto a one lane one way road and a car is hit by his left rear trailer tire while in the left lane who is at fault?

That depends... I drive truck. To answer this correctly I need to ask two questions. Was the two vehicles traveling on an open highway or designated freeway? Or, Were the two vehicles sitting at an intersection waiting for the green light? If they were traveling on an open highway the truck should have signaled his intentions and moved over to the left lane when it was safe to do so. Now.... most of the time, a truck will signal a lane change and any cars traveling in that lane will sneak up next to his rear wheels. The truck who is already commited to the lane change may or may not see the car. So, the car is at fault. The second scenario is just as complicated. The truck has to be in the farthest lane from the turn to make the turn without running over the sidewalk. If the truck was making a left turn and the car came up alongside to make a left turn also, again the car could be made accountable. But most likely the truck will be held at fault because he should have been paying attention to the turning side of his vehicle. Especially the left side since he does not need his mirrors to see what's on that side of the truck.

What are the differences between the United States constitution and Maine constitution?

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The difference between Maine government and US government is that Maine government is for the state of Maine it has separate laws coinciding with the constitution which is the US government, which constitutes the basis of where the government of Maine originated their laws with clauses added or amendments. Just think states & Governments. U.S. Governments (overall) over rule States (individual)governments when state laws become questioned they go to the Us government for final decisions or interpretation of the law.

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There is no difference.

What are the top 5 major cities in Maine?

Portland

Lewiston

Bangor

South Portland

Auburn.

How long is the term of a judge in Maine?

The Governor of Maine is elected to 4 year terms, and is limited to serving not more than two consecutive terms. Republican Paul LePage was elected to this office in 2010.

Can you be fired for criminal mischief in Texas?

It depends on several factors. The information below explains it in detail: § 28.03. CRIMINAL MISCHIEF. (a) A person commits an

offense if, without the effective consent of the owner:

(1) he intentionally or knowingly damages or destroys

the tangible property of the owner;

(2) he intentionally or knowingly tampers with the

tangible property of the owner and causes pecuniary loss or

substantial inconvenience to the owner or a third person; or

(3) he intentionally or knowingly makes markings,

including inscriptions, slogans, drawings, or paintings, on the

tangible property of the owner.

(b) Except as provided by Subsections (f) and (h), an

offense under this section is:

(1) a Class C misdemeanor if:

(A) the amount of pecuniary loss is less than

$50; or

(B) except as provided in Subdivision (3)(A) or

(3)(B), it causes substantial inconvenience to others;

(2) a Class B misdemeanor if the amount of pecuniary

loss is $50 or more but less than $500;

(3) a Class A misdemeanor if:

(A) the amount of pecuniary loss is:

(i) $500 or more but less than $1,500; or

(ii) less than $1,500 and the actor causes

in whole or in part impairment or interruption of public

communications, public transportation, public gas or power supply,

or other public service, or causes to be diverted in whole, in part,

or in any manner, including installation or removal of any device

for any such purpose, any public communications or public gas or

power supply; or

(B) the actor causes in whole or in part

impairment or interruption of any public water supply, or causes to

be diverted in whole, in part, or in any manner, including

installation or removal of any device for any such purpose, any

public water supply, regardless of the amount of the pecuniary

loss;

(4) a state jail felony if the amount of pecuniary loss

is:

(A) $1,500 or more but less than $20,000;

(B) less than $1,500, if the property damaged or

destroyed is a habitation and if the damage or destruction is caused

by a firearm or explosive weapon; or

(C) less than $1,500, if the property was a fence

used for the production or containment of:

(i) cattle, bison, horses, sheep, swine,

goats, exotic livestock, or exotic poultry; or

(ii) game animals as that term is defined by

Section 63.001, Parks and Wildlife Code;

(5) a felony of the third degree if the amount of the

pecuniary loss is $20,000 or more but less than $100,000;

(6) a felony of the second degree if the amount of

pecuniary loss is $100,000 or more but less than $200,000; or

(7) a felony of the first degree if the amount of

pecuniary loss is $200,000 or more.

(c) For the purposes of this section, it shall be presumed

that a person who is receiving the economic benefit of public

communications, public water, gas, or power supply, has knowingly

tampered with the tangible property of the owner if the

communication or supply has been:

(1) diverted from passing through a metering device;

or

(2) prevented from being correctly registered by a

metering device; or

(3) activated by any device installed to obtain public

communications, public water, gas, or power supply without a

metering device.

(d) The terms "public communication, public transportation,

public gas or power supply, or other public service" and "public

water supply" shall mean, refer to, and include any such services

subject to regulation by the Public Utility Commission of Texas,

the Railroad Commission of Texas, or the Texas Natural Resource

Conservation Commission or any such services enfranchised by the

State of Texas or any political subdivision thereof.

(e) When more than one item of tangible property, belonging

to one or more owners, is damaged, destroyed, or tampered with in

violation of this section pursuant to one scheme or continuing

course of conduct, the conduct may be considered as one offense, and

the amounts of pecuniary loss to property resulting from the damage

to, destruction of, or tampering with the property may be

aggregated in determining the grade of the offense.

(f) An offense under this section is a state jail felony if

the damage or destruction is inflicted on a place of worship or

human burial, a public monument, or a community center that

provides medical, social, or educational programs and the amount of

the pecuniary loss to real property or to tangible personal

property is less than $20,000.

(g) In this section:

(1) "Explosive weapon" means any explosive or

incendiary device that is designed, made, or adapted for the

purpose of inflicting serious bodily injury, death, or substantial

property damage, or for the principal purpose of causing such a loud

report as to cause undue public alarm or terror, and includes:

(A) an explosive or incendiary bomb, grenade,

rocket, and mine;

(B) a device designed, made, or adapted for

delivering or shooting an explosive weapon; and

(C) a device designed, made, or adapted to start

a fire in a time-delayed manner.

(2) "Firearm" has the meaning assigned by Section

46.01.

(3) "Institution of higher education" has the meaning

assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code.

(h) An offense under this section is a state jail felony if

the amount of the pecuniary loss to real property or to tangible

personal property is $1,500 or more but less than $20,000 and the

damage or destruction is inflicted on a public or private

elementary school, secondary school, or institution of higher

education.

(i) Notwithstanding Subsection (b), an offense under this

section is a felony of the first degree if the property is livestock

and the damage is caused by introducing bovine spongiform

encephalopathy, commonly known as mad cow disease, or a disease

described by Section 161.041(a), Agriculture Code. In this

subsection, "livestock" has the meaning assigned by Section

161.001, Agriculture Code.

Is same-sex marriage legal in Maine?

Yes. Effective December 29, 2012, same-sex marriage will be legal in the state of Maine. Also, Maine allows same-sex couples to register for Domestic Partnerships, which have some but not the same rights as marriage.

History:

A bill enacting gay marriage was signed into law on May 6, 2009 by Governor Baldacci. However, this bill was repealed by referendum on November 3, 2009 with 53% of the vote, before the law was enacted. On November 6, 2012, the matter was again put to a public referendum. This time, the electorate of Maine voted to permit same-sex marriage when the majority of voters answered yes to Maine Question 1 2012: "Do you want to allow the State of Maine to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples?"

What are the physical characteristics of Egyptian people?

One physical characteristic of Egyptian People was their hair coloring. Egyptians had black hair and dark skin. They also had high cheekbones and almond shaped eyes.

How hot is Maine in summer?

Maine is generally warm (but not hot) and humid in the summer months, although the coastal areas enjoy cooler weather in the summer. All in all it is a very pleasant and popular time to visit the state.