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100

Maine become a state in this year. 

1820

100

This central Maine city is where Maine's government is centered.

Augusta

100

This industry is a major part of Maine’s economy and is especially important along the coast.

Lobstering (or fishing) 

100

This is Maine's state animal.

The Moose

100

This famous dessert was invented in Maine.

Whoopie Pie

200

This Indigenous group lived in Maine long before European settlers.

The Wabanaki 

200

This lake is Maine's largest.

Moosehead Lake

200

This former Attorney General is now the governor of Maine. 

Janet Mills

200

This is the official berry of the state of Maine.

Blueberry

200

The Appalachian Trail ends at this famous Maine peak.

Mt. Katahdin

300

Before becoming a state, Maine was governed as part of this neighboring state.

Massachusetts 

300

Maine have over 2,000 of these. 

Islands. 

300

This industry brought $15.9 billion to the state in 2024. 

Tourism

300

This is Maine's State Tree

The Eastern White Pine

300
This was one of the country's first mass-produced sodas, and it originated in Maine.  

Moxie

400

These two European countries established permanent settlements in Maine in the 1600s. 

France and England

400

Maine has the most of these per square mile than any other state. 

Trees

400

Maine’s economy once relied heavily on this natural resource.

Timber 
400
This is Maine's state bird.

The Chickadee

400

Produces more of this food product than any other US state. 

Lobster

500

This Civil War hero would go on to become the 32nd governor of Maine.

Joshua Chamberlain

500
Maine's jagged coastline was formed by the recession of this physical feature. 

Glaciers 

500

These four individuals make up Maine's congressional delegation.

Sen. Susan Collins, Sen. Angus King, Rep. Chellie Pingree (CD-1), Rep. Jared Golden (CD-2) 

500

This is Maine's state flower.

Pinecone and tassel 

500

Maine has over 436,064 acres dedicated to... 

State and national parks (public land)