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Picnic along shore of lake, near mouth of Socateau River
Enjoying the great outdoors of Maine back when it was a new state

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Maine Became a State
March 15, 1820

Ahh, the life in Maine! The Pine Tree State became the 23rd state in the Union on March 15, 1820. Campers enjoy the dense woodlands and beautiful scenery. Others prefer a lobster dinner on Maine's picturesque coastline. What do you think of when you think of Maine? How about "Red Paint" people, the Vikings, the French, or Massachusetts?
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