This video delves into the historical factors that led to Maine's separation from Massachusetts in 1820, highlighting the political, economic, and social dynamics that fueled the movement for ...

that harkens to the state's original flag. (Wikimedia, Maine secretary of state) PORTLAND, Maine (CN) — Maine will keep its official state flag as is. Voters on Tuesday rejected a referendum to ...

and the blue North Star represented Maine’s position as the northernmost among the contiguous states in 1820 and its guiding light to mariners. [11] A modernized version of the previous flag of Maine ...

This proposition would bring back the Pine Tree Flag as the state's official standard. race called Source: Election results and race calls are from The Associated Press. By The New York Times ...

A measure to change Maine's official state flag headlines the five referendum questions on 2024 general election ballots in the state. The fifth referendum question would replace the current ...

If the measure passes, the state will have a new state flag, but the state seal — which was adopted when Maine became a state in 1820 — will remain the same. Former Democratic state Representative ...

Since Maine’s statehood in 1820 and “long before the Civil War ... Richards left the state in the fall of 1901, the Pine Tree Flag “failed to have a sponsor” and did not become popular ...

(Photo by Jim Neuger/ Maine Morning Star) The Maine Gun Safety Coalition and allies launched a citizen initiative on Thursday to pass a “red flag” law after the state commission tasked with ...

The debate over whether Maine should change its state flag has been going on for several ... as the northernmost of the contiguous states in 1820 and its guiding light to mariners as described ...

Though you don't typically couple southern Alabama with northern Maine, the 22nd and 23rd states earned their stars on the flag at the very same time. The first flag to be referred to as "Old ...

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows organized the contest this summer after the state Legislature passed “An Act to Restore the Former State of Maine Flag” last year. The legislation held that ...