Cool Maine Facts
What county is Fairfield in?
Somerset
How were logs most commonly transported in the 1800s in Maine?
River Drives
How many House of Representatives does Maine have?
2
What Maine county is known for growing potatoes?
Aroostook
Who is Maine's governor now?
Janet Mills
What shellfish fishing was on a temporary hold until 2021 because of its decreasing population?
Shrimp
What does it mean when Maine was described as a “free state” before and during the Civil War?
No Slaves
What other country borders Maine?
Canada
How long is a Maine Governor's term?
4 Years
Who led the 20th Maine regiment and showed an act of bravery and courage?
Joshua Chamberlain
In the 1700’s and 1800’s church attendance and land ownership were required for men to what?
Vote
When did Maine officially become part of the Union?
1820
What is the name of the largest ship building company in Maine?
Bath Iron Works
What was the name of the ship that was stolen from Portland Harbor by the Confederates?
Caleb Cushing
What has made logging now more efficient and use less manpower?
Better Roadways
Technology
Machinery
How long is Maine's rocky coast line?
About 3,000 miles long
What did the Maine tribes most commonly use for a shelter?
WigWam
What did Cindy Blodgett do that was so special as a Lawrence bulldog?
Led Lawrence to an 84-4 record and won four state basketball championships.
Why did half of the settlers of the Popham colony move back to England in December?
Not Enough Supplies
Harsh Weather
No Leadership
What ocean do all Maine rivers flow into?
Atlantic
How many species of wild mammals does Maine have?
58 Species
Where did logging BOOM the most in Maine in the 1800s-1900s?
Bangor
Anything besides a proper track is called a what?
Indication
Dorothy Dix advocated and supported for who during the Civil War?
Veterans
What is the name of the confederacy that combined the Maine Native Americans in Maine during the 1600?
Wabanaki