Outline of Maine

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the U.S. state of Maine:

Maine – state in the New England region of the northeastern United States, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and south, New Hampshire to the west, and the Canadian provinces of Quebec to the northwest and New Brunswick to the northeast. Maine is both the northernmost and easternmost portion of New England. It is known for its scenery—its jagged, mostly rocky coastline, its low, rolling mountains, its heavily forested interior and picturesque waterways—as well as for its seafood cuisine, especially lobsters and clams.

General reference

Names Common name: Maine Pronunciation: Official name: State of Maine Abbreviations and name codes Postal symbol: ME ISO 3166-2 code: US-ME Internet second-level domain: .me.us Nicknames Vacationland (currently used on license plates) Pine Tree State Adjectival: Maine Demonyms Mainer Down Easter or Downeaster Mainiac

Geography of Maine

Maine is: a U.S. state, a federal state of the United States of America Location Northern Hemisphere Western Hemisphere Americas North America Anglo America Northern America United States of America Contiguous United States Canada–US border Eastern United States East Coast of the United States Northeastern United States New England Population of Maine: 1,328,361 (2010 U.S. Census)

Places in Maine

Places in Maine Historic places in Maine National Historic Landmarks in Maine National Register of Historic Places listings in Maine Bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in Maine National parks in Maine State parks in Maine

Environment of Maine

Climate of Maine Protected areas in Maine State forests of Maine Superfund sites in Maine Wildlife of Maine Fauna of Maine

Natural geographic features of Maine

Islands of Maine Lakes of Maine Mountains of Maine Rivers of Maine

Regions of Maine Southern Maine The County

Administrative divisions of Maine

The 16 counties of the state of Maine Municipalities in Maine Cities in Maine State capital of Maine: City nicknames in Maine Towns in Maine

Demography of Maine

Demographics of Maine

Government and politics of Maine

Politics of Maine Form of government: U.S. state government Maine's congressional delegations Maine State Capitol Elections in Maine Electoral reform in Maine Political party strength in Maine

Branches of the government of Maine

Government of Maine

Executive branch of the government of Maine

Governor of Maine Lieutenant Governor of Maine Secretary of State of Maine State departments Maine Department of Transportation

Legislative branch of the government of Maine

Maine Legislature (bicameral) Upper house: Maine Senate Lower house: Maine House of Representatives

Judicial branch of the government of Maine

Courts of Maine Supreme Court of Maine

Law and order in Maine

Law of Maine

Cannabis in Maine Capital punishment in Maine Constitution of Maine Gun laws in Maine Law enforcement in Maine Law enforcement agencies in Maine Maine State Police Same-sex marriage in Maine

Military in Maine

Maine Air National Guard Maine Army National Guard

History of Maine

History of Maine, by period

Prehistory of Maine French colony of l'Acadie, 1604–1713 Île Sainte-Croix, 1604–1605 King William's War, 1690–1697 Queen Anne's War, 1702–1713 Treaty of Utrecht, 1713 Le Grand Dérangement, 1755–1763 English Colony of Popham, 1607–1608 English Colony of Massachusetts Bay, 1628–1686 Also claimed by English Colony of New-York, 1664–1673 and 1674–1683 King Philip's War, 1675–1676 Also claimed by English Province of New-York, 1683–1688 English Dominion of New-England in America, 1686–1689 English Colony of Massachusetts Bay, 1689–1692 Also claimed by English Province of New-York, 1689–1692 English Province of Massachusetts Bay, 1692–1707 British Province of Massachusetts Bay, 1707–1776 King George's War, 1740–1748 Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle of 1748 French and Indian War, 1754–1763 Treaty of Paris of 1763 British Colony of Nova Scotia east of Penobscot River, 1707-(1765–1776)-1867 State of Massachusetts Bay, 1776–1780 Separation of Maine from Massachusetts in 1820 State of Maine becomes 23rd State admitted to the United States of America on March 15, 1820 Republic of Madawaska, 1827–1842 Aroostook War, 1838–1839 American Civil War, April 12, 1861 – May 13, 1865 Maine in the American Civil War Acadia National Park established on February 26, 1919

History of Maine, by region

by city History of Portland, Maine Railroad history of Portland, Maine

History of Maine, by subject

History of Albanians in Maine List of Maine state legislatures

Culture of Maine

Cuisine of Maine Museums in Maine Religion in Maine Episcopal Diocese of Maine Scouting in Maine State symbols of Maine Flag of the State of Maine Original 1901 Maine Flag Great Seal of the State of Maine

The arts in Maine Music of Maine

Sports in Maine

Economy and infrastructure of Maine

Economy of Maine Communications in Maine Newspapers in Maine Radio stations in Maine Television stations in Maine Energy in Maine Power stations in Maine Solar power in Maine Wind power in Maine Health care in Maine Hospitals in Maine Transportation in Maine Airports in Maine Rail transport in Maine Roadways in Maine State highways in Maine State routes in Maine

Education in Maine

Education in Maine Schools in Maine School districts in Maine High schools in Maine Colleges and universities in Maine University of Maine

Outline of Maine

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