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Maine

Nature’s Playground in the Northeast.

A Message from the Governor

Governor Mills is fighting to see that every Maine person has affordable, high-quality health care, that Maine has a strong economy with good-paying jobs in every part of the state.

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Janet Mills

About Maine

Maine, often referred to as the “Pine Tree State,” is a picturesque and rugged state located in the northeastern region of the United States. With its pristine wilderness, dramatic coastline, and charming coastal towns, Maine is known for its natural beauty and maritime heritage.

Maine’s coastline along the Atlantic Ocean is famous for its rugged beauty and numerous islands. The iconic Acadia National Park, located on Mount Desert Island, offers stunning vistas, rocky cliffs, and miles of hiking trails.

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Crimes Overview

Maine has significantly lower crime rates compared to the national averages. The state has lower rates of murder, rape, assault, robbery, and kidnapping. Maine also faces lower rates of burglary, vandalism, blackmail, theft, and motor vehicle theft. Drug offenses and weapon law violations are not significant concerns in the state, with rates well below the national average.

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Maine Crime Rates by City

Ashland

Auburn

Augusta

Baileyville

Bangor

Bar Harbor

Bath

Belfast

Berwick

Biddeford

Boothbay Harbor

Brewer

Bridgton

Brunswick

Bucksport

Buxton

Calais

Camden

Cape Elizabeth

Caribou

Carrabassett Valley

Clinton

Cumberland

Damariscotta

Dexter

Dover-Foxcroft

East Millinocket

Eliot

Ellsworth

Fairfield

Falmouth

Farmington

Fort Fairfield

Fort Kent

Freeport

Fryeburg

Gardiner

Gorham

Gouldsboro

Greenville

Hallowell

Hampden

Holden

Houlton

Islesboro

Jay

Kennebunk

Kennebunkport

Kittery

Lewiston

Limestone

Lincoln

Lisbon

Livermore Falls

Machias

Madawaska

Mechanic Falls

Mexico

Milbridge

Milo

Newport

North Berwick

Norway

Oakland

Ogunquit

Old Orchard Beach

Old Town

Orono

Oxford

Paris

Phippsburg

Pittsfield

Portland

Presque Isle

Rangeley

Rockland

Rockport

Rumford

Sabattus

Saco

Sanford

Scarborough

Skowhegan

South Berwick

South Portland

Southwest Harbor

Thomaston

Topsham

Veazie

Waldoboro

Washburn

Waterville

Wells

Westbrook

Wilton

Windham

Winslow

Winter Harbor

Winthrop

Wiscasset

Yarmouth

York

Metropolitan Counties

Androscoggin

Cumberland

Penobscot

Sagadahoc

York

Non-Metropolitan Counties

Aroostook

Franklin

Hancock

Kennebec

Knox

Lincoln

Oxford

Piscataquis

Somerset

Waldo

Washington