The most northeastern state in the Union, Maine is the largest state in New England, geographically speaking. First settled in 1604, it was part of Massachusetts until 1820, it is the only American state to ever have fought a war with a foreign country without the backing of the U.S. when it fought the Aroostook War in 1839.
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Regular Websites
Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
The official employment agency maintains this site which provides an overview of state employment laws, publications, and unemployment insurance. The site also offers help in Spanish. - Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
http://www.dllr.state.md.us/
Farnsworth Art Museum & Wyeth Center
The Farnsworth Art Museum & Wyeth Center is a cultural institution that collects and protects a variety of 18th and 19th century American art. The institution is also noted for its large collection of works by Louise Nevelson, an American sculptor. - Farnsworth Art Museum & Wyeth Center
http://www.farnsworthmuseum.org
Maine State Chamber of Commerce
The official site of the state's association of businesses provides a free newsletter, membership benefits, and a compendium of legislative issues which will affect businesses in the state. - Maine State Chamber of Commerce
http://www.mainechamber.org/
The site of the state troopers contains a list of emergency contacts, troop locations, criminal investigation and forensics, and car crashes. It also allows the reader to follow the current class of troopers through training until they are sworn in as troopers. - Maine State Police
http://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/
Office of the Maine State Attorney General
Showcasing the state's consumer protection and civil rights programs, this office also presents on its site news about the latest consumer issues and scams including identity theft and telephone fraud. - Office of the Maine State Attorney General
http://www.maine.gov/ag/
Along with a profile of the governor, this site presents a plethora of online services, including burning permits, public criminal history records, and snowmobile registration. - State of Maine
http://www.state.me.us/
The state Department of Tourism showcases attractions including lighthouses, leaf-peeping, and backpacking. Also available are lists of places to eat, places to stay, and things to do. - Visit Maine
http://www.visitmaine.com/