History of the Maine State Flag
"Maine's official flag was adopted in 1909. The flag has a deep blue field with the state coat of arms in the center. The coat of arms pictures a farmer and a seaman (representing agricultural and maritime industries). A shield is between them, upon which is a pine tree, a moose (the state animal of Maine), green grass, a blue sky, and deep blue water. Above this is a yellow star (representing the North Star...Maine was the northernmost state when it entered the Union) and a red ribbon that reads, 'DIRIGO,' which means 'I direct' in Latin. Below, a large blue ribbon reads, 'MAINE.'"
(This is the last of the State Flag Series.....Watch next week for something new)