Flag of Maine - Wikipedia
WEBThe flag of the state of Maine features Maine's state coat of arms on a blue field. In the center of a heraldic shield, a moose rests under a tall pine tree. A farmer and seaman are meant to represent the traditional reliance on agriculture and the sea by the state.
Everything you need to know about Maine's state flag vote
WEB6 days ago · This photo provided by the State of Maine/Secretary of State shows the winning design of a flag contest, announced by Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, released by the state of Maine on ...
Maine State Flag: The Current Version Versus The ... - Maine Public
WEBMar 4, 2021 · There is a movement to change the Maine state flag from the current flag, with its blue background and state seal, to the pre-1909 flag, featuring a simple pine tree and star. We’ll discuss some of the flag’s history, and how the original design has become marketable as part of the Maine brand.
Flag of Maine | Meaning, Symbols & History | Britannica
WEBSep 13, 2024 · U.S. state flag consisting of a dark blue field (background) with the state coat of arms in the centre. Until 1820 Maine was a district of Massachusetts, and its early symbols were based on that connection.
State of Maine Flag | Maine Secretary of State Kids' Page
WEBState of Maine Flag The coat of arms of the State of Maine is placed on a blue field of the same shade of blue in the flag of the United States. Adopted by the Legislature of 1909.
The Story Behind Maine’s State Flag - Press Herald
WEBMar 13, 2015 · The current flag of the State of Maine, approved by the Maine legislature on Feb. 23, 1909, features the state coat of arms on a blue field. In the center of the shield, a moose...
Maine State Flag - WorldAtlas
WEBNov 29, 2017 · The state flag of Maine. Maine is the northernmost state in the New England region, and became the 23rd state of the United States on March 15, 1820. The state borders New Hampshire to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to its southeast.
Maine State Flag – 50states
WEBThe State Flag of Maine is the state seal on a blue background. The flag is full of symbols from Maine. See images, description, and the history of the Maine flag.
Design Brief for the Maine State Flag Redesign Contest
WEBDesign Brief for the Maine State Flag Redesign Contest . June 2024. PROJECT OVERVIEW. The goal is to create a redesigned state flag that reflects the will of the Legislature pursuant to Public Law Chapter 487. On January 7, 2024, L.D. 86, An Act to Restore the Former State of Maine Flag became law. This law lays out the design …
Maine flag makers talk new state flag designs
WEBMar 11, 2024 · The 1901 Maine flag, with the pine tree and North Star on a tan or buff-colored field, was Maine’s first true state flag. It was adopted by the Legislature after the adjutant general of the militia rejected the idea of a blue flag with the state coat of arms, claiming it was too difficult to make.
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