Flag of Maine

The Flag of the State of Maine has the 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 normal reliance on agriculture and the sea by the state. The "North Star" represents the state motto: Dirigo ("I Lead").

The flag of Maine.

Old flag

Before the introduction of today’s flag, there was one introduced in 1901.

It featured a green pine tree in the center and a blue star at the hoist, both on a beige background.

Some people think it is a good alternative to the current flag because it is simpler.

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  Flag of Maine (1901-1909)
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  A version with a simple tree
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  Version by Adam Lemire, winner of a state flag redesign contest