Starry, starry night, paint your palette blue and grey.
Largest state in New England, Maine is its northernmost portion and the easternmost of the
United States. Maine is known for its landscapes, especially for its rocky and jagged
coastline, low and undulating mountains and vast forests. Lovers of the great outdoors come
at any time of the year to enjoy the parks, A scenic seacoast, beaches, lakes, mountains, and
resorts make Maine a popular vacationland. There are more than 2,500 lakes and 5,000
streams, plus 26 state parks to attract hunters, fishermen, skiers, and campers shorelines and
islands of Maine.
The Vikings probably discovered Maine 1,000 years ago.
In 1498, France sent many explorers to Maine. They claimed the area of Canada and
Maine, calling it Acadia. In 1604, the first French colony was established on the St.
Croix River.Two wealthy Englishmen sent men to explore the Maine coast for England in
1605. Two years later, colonists from England established Popham Colony near the
mouth of the Kennebec River. France and England fought for control of the New
England area during the French and Indian Wars. With English victory, The Treaty of
Paris ended all French claims to Maine and most of North America in 1763.
Maine Coons are the largest breed of domestic cat. They
can reach a length of up to 48 in (120 cm), including the
tail,
The mythical large winter cat Babatoona considered by many as the smartest animal on the planet.
It weighs over 1200 pounds and is about ten feet long and five feet high.
Marshall Point Light Station was established in 1832 to assist
boats entering and leaving Port Clyde Harbor.