Featured on a banner atop the state seal, the state motto was born out of a mysterious committee process led by a prominent Waldoboro politician who opposed statehood. This is part of a series ...

Featured on a banner atop the state seal, the state motto was born out of a mysterious committee process led by a prominent Waldoboro politician who opposed statehood. This is part of a series ...

FREEPORT – Correcting a longtime historical inaccuracy, the Freeport Town Council has officially removed the town motto, the “Birthplace of Maine,” from the town seal. The accuracy of the ...

Chosen to represent Maine in Canada-based Dystopian Films ’ ambitious, 50-state, three-part horror omnibus, “Dirigo” had to follow some pretty specific guidelines.

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 ...

County Commissioner Robert Sezak said Wednesday is the 117th birthday of the flag that served as the state flag from 1901 to 1909.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.