Facts About Maine
October 22nd, 2005Did you know that Maine has the most eastern city in the United States? Do you know what famous people come from Maine? Here are some great facts about the state of Maine.
The highest point in Maine is Mount Katahdin, at 5,267 fee tall.
There are 16 counties. Aroostook County is larger than the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island combined.
Average snowfall during the winter months is between 60” and 90”. Maine has more than 25 ski areas.
There are approximately 3,500 miles of coastline.
Maine has approximately 6,000 lakes and ponds.
The Maine Coon Cat is the official cat of Maine.
The State Animal is the Moose. The moose averages between 600 and 1000 lbs.
Famous people from Maine include Patrick Dempsey, Stephen King, Linda Lavin, Judd Nelson, Victoria Rowell, Tim Sample, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and E. B. White.
Maine is best known for its lobster and blueberries.
The eastern most point of the United States is in Eastport, Maine.
By Penny S. Harmon
October 25th, 2005 at 10:00 am
Aroostook County has 6,500 Sq. Miles. Larger than NJ.
Average annual snowfall in Caribou, 116′
Aroostook County has over 2,500 miles of snowmobile trails.
October 26th, 2005 at 10:34 pm
Maine is beautiful in fall. If you’ve never been, be sure to put it on your destination list. Bar Harbor is beautiful in autumn.
October 31st, 2005 at 10:50 pm
Does anyone know what a Coon Cat is?
December 8th, 2005 at 1:14 pm
a coon cat is like a bob cat.
March 17th, 2006 at 11:18 am
maine entered the union on MArch 15th 1820 when it was separated from Mass. to form the 23rd state
Maines ruggedly beautiful coast, intended with many natural harbors has made the state a popualar summer resort area and haven for artists
the coast line is about 228 miles not taking account to the bays inlets and river estiaries. With thoses accounted Maines coastline is about 3,478 miles long making it the longest in the nation.
More than 1,300 rocky islands lie just off the coast of maine
approximately 40 millon punds of lobster are caught in maine (nearly 90% of the nations supply)
the coastline has so many deep harbors it is thought that all the naives in the world could anchor in them!!!
hey, this website is good…but im doing a report on the coast of maine and why it makes maine speacial….could anyone help??
May 14th, 2007 at 10:07 am
Hello everyone are there any people famous in Maine from Aroostook county
May 14th, 2007 at 10:08 am
Maine’s largest lake is Moosehead
November 1st, 2007 at 8:13 am
Hey! Are there any famous people from Aroostook County, Maine???
November 19th, 2007 at 9:46 am
i think Maine is a beautiful state & plus i love lobster.
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