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List Of People From Maine
The following is a list of prominent people who were born in the American state of Maine, live in Maine, or for whom Maine is a significant part of their identity. A * Angela Adams (born 1965), designer; born in North Haven * Paul André Albert (1926–2019), scientist; born in Van Buren * Tom Allen (born 1945), politician, Congressman (1997–2009); born in Portland *Adelbert Ames (1835–1933), military officer, politician, Governor of Mississippi (1868–1870; 1874–1876), United States Senator from Mississippi (1870–1874); born in Rockland *Benjamin Ames (1778–1835), politician, Governor of Maine (1821–1822); lived in Houlton *Erin Andrews (born 1978), sportscaster, ''Dancing With the Stars'' contestant and co-host; born in Bangor B *John Baldacci (born 1955), politician, Governor of Maine (2003–2011), Congressman (1995–2003); born in Bangor, lives in Portland *Christopher Daniel Barnes (born 1972), actor, voice actor, ''The Little Mermaid'' film, '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flag Of Maine
The flag of the state of Maine features Maine's Coat of arms of Maine, state coat of arms on a blue field. In the center of the shield, a moose rests under a tall pine tree. A farmer and seaman represent the traditional reliance on agriculture and the sea by the state. The Polaris, North Star represents the state motto: ''dirigo'' ("I Lead"). The design commonly used omits the circular ring prescribed by Maine Law as a part of the Maine Arms and moves the "Sea and Forest Scene" from the outside of the shield to the inside of the shield. There are no known flags of the State that conform to the official description. There are no official colors for the coat of arms, so variations in coloration can be seen in Flags of the U.S. states, flags from different manufacturers. The blue field, however, is specified to be the same blue as in the flag of the United States. According to the official description, the flag should have a fringe of yellow silk and should have a blue and white silk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
