Maine

• The closest state to Africa as the most northeast state in the country, and the distance to Morocco is just 3,406.

• It would take you over nine years to visit ALL of Maine's 3,166 islands.

• Maine has the least expensive average car insurance premium in the country.

• Before he was America's best-known horror writer, Stephen King was actually a teacher.

• Ninety percent of the country’s toothpick supply is produced in Maine.


• Shotguns are required to be taken to church in the event of a Native American attack.

• You may not step out of a plane in flight.

• After January 14th you will be charged a fine for having your Christmas decorations still up.

• Augusta - to stroll down the street playing a violin is against the law.

• Portland - shoelaces must be tied while walking down the street.

• Waterville - It is illegal to blow one's nose in public.

• Portland - It's unlawful to tickle a woman's chin with a feather duster.

• Waterboro - Dog leashes may not be over eight feet in length.

• Freeport - Mercury thermometers may not be sold in the city.

• South Berwick - It is illegal to park in front of Dunkin Donuts unless your are 25 feet south of it.


• Rangeley - "Doc" Grant's Restaurant Sign - that sits halfway between the equator and the North Pole. A quick 3,107 mile trip north or south will prove it.

• Bangor - Author Stephen King's House

• Columbia Falls - Wild Blueberry Land - Dell and Marie Emerson have been catering to visitors looking for blueberry scones, ice cream, muffins and just about anything else that can house a blueberry.

• Portland - take a tour of Casco Bay aboard the boat that delivers mail and freight to the main islands in the bay.

• Bangor - 31-Foot-Tall Paul Bunyan statue - The statue weighs 3,700 pounds, not including its double-sided ax and lumberjack's peavey.