But exactly who’s responsible for choosing Maine’s motto after it became a state on March 15, 1820, is a bit of a mystery. “There are no records indicating how the motto was developed or ...

Originally, in 1901, the Maine state flag consisted of a green pine tree, symbol of New England n the center, with a blue “North Star” all on a buff-colored background. The current flag of the ...

And, of course, the motto ‘DIRIGO,’ I lead,” Shettleworth said. During the Civil War, each of the more than 30 regiments from Maine had its own battle flag -- with some using that seal as ...

PORTLAND, Maine (CN) — Maine will keep its official state flag as is. Voters on Tuesday rejected a referendum to replace the current state flag with a modern version of the original design, which flew ...

A state committee selected a contest winner from more than 400 submissions. The Chuck Norris flag didn’t make the cut. By Alex Vadukul For more than a century, Maine’s state flag has been a ...

Your leadership at Bowdoin will assure that the Maine state motto, dirigo, meaning, “I lead” rings true here on the Bowdoin campus and echoes long and far. Safa, Maine is tolerant and friendly—where ...

Crossing back into Maine on I-95 one azure morning last week, I saw the sign again. I always read it and smile: “Welcome to Maine. The way life should be.” What does that motto suggest to you ...

Relatedly, at 2.9 homicides per 100,000 Maine’s rate (2019 data) was second lowest — right behind New Hampshire. For comparison, Louisiana’s rate was nearly eight times higher (22.9 per ...

AUGUSTA, Maine (WMTW) - Since 1909, the Maine State flag has featured the state seal -- a farmer and a sailor, with the state motto, “Dirigo,” meaning “I lead,” over a blue background.