Maine
Its A Maine Thing
Maine Moose
Maine is famous for moose they are everywhere in Maine
Portland Head Lighthouse
This is located on the coast of Portland, Maine
Maine Mountains
In Maine along the coast they have a beautiful mountain filled with colorful trees
Bike Tour
In Maine they have a bike tour it starts in August
Boats
Many people in Maine have boats and travel by boats
Beach
Maine does have beaches but it is very unusual that the beach is this full. Its full during the summer but not so much during fall
Maine Lobster
Maine is very famous for their lobster that they catch and serve in restaurants everyday
Artists Bridge
This bridge is located in Newry, Maine and it was built in 1872
History of Maine
The territory that is now Maine there were Algonquian speaking Wabanaki peoples including the Abenaki, Passamaquoddy, Maliseet, and Penobsoct. The first European settlement was in 1604 on Saint Croix Island by Pierre Dugua, Sieur de Mons and including Samuel de Champlain. The first English settlement was established by the Plymouth Company at Popham in 1607. Two Jesuit missions were established by the french one on Penobsoct Bay in 1609 and the other on Mount Desert Island in 1613. The same year Castine was established by Claude de La Tour. Central Maine was formerly inhabited by people of the Androscoggin Tribe , they were driven out of the area in 1690 during King William's War.
Major Subcultures
When Maine was a just a territory at first there were alot of Native Americans living in that area. But around the 1600s they were driven out by English and European settlers and now most of Maine is English and French or French-Canadian desecnt.
Weather and Geography
In Maine during the summer months it is warm and humid but during the Winter it is cold and snowy throughout the state and are severe in the northern parts of Maine. The coastal areas are moderated somewhat by the Atlantic ocean resulting in milder winters and cooler summers. Daytime highs are generally in the 75-80 F through out the sate in July. In January the highs range from 35 F. Maine is the easternmost state in the city it has unique geographical features they are Machias Seal Island and North Work. Maine has almost 230 miles of coast line.
Portland Museum of Art
It is located in Seven Congress Square Portland,Maine 04101. It is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except for on Fridays they are open till 9 p.m. The cost is $12 for adults, $10 for students and Seniors, $6 youth ages 13 to 17 and children under 12 are free. Their phone number is (207) 775-6148 http://www.portlandmuseum.org/ At the Museum of Art you can see alot of diffrent things dating from today to a long time ago and you will be surprised on how many things you can learn about here
Atlantic Climbing School
It is on 67 Main Street located on the 2nd floor. In Bar Harbor,ME. Their phone number is (207) -288-2521. It is open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. closing soon. http://acadiaclimbing.com/ At Atlantic Climbing School you can learn about the safety and right way to climb mountains. They travel around the world climbing every mountain they can find
Ogunquit Play House
Located on 10 Main Street on Rte. 1. Phone number is (207)-646-5511. Their prices for tickets range from $60 to $80 http://www.ogunquitplayhouse.org/ At the Play House you can see alot of different musicals based on tv and movies. One of the shows that will be showing soon is The Addams Family
Pirate's Cove
It is located on 70 First Street Old Orchard,ME. Fall Hours weather permitting open Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone number is (207)-934-5086. The pricing range is from $10 to $12 http://www.piratescove.net/old-orchard-beach At pirate Cove you can do three different types of mini golfing and you can enjoy time with the whole family
Rangeley Region Lakes Cruise and Kayaking
They have a Po Box its 203 Oquossoc,ME. Phone number is 207-670-8391 or 443-603-7929. Here at Rangeley Region Lakes cruise and Kayaking you can do alot of different things you can even have your wedding on one of their cruise boats. http://www.rangeley-lakes.com/
Ogunquit Playhouse presents "Grease"