Maine (Alternity)

State of Maine
Location of Maine within the US
Capital:	Augusta
Largest City:	Portland (1997 pop. 208,000) (1997 metro area pop. 896,000)
Other Cities:	St. John Lewiston Bangor Fredericton Bathurst Moncton Gaspé
Population:	2,377,000 (1997 census)
Admission:	March 15, 1820 (24th)
ISPS Abbreviation:	ME
Nickname:	The Pine Tree State