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.
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.
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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Cities of Maine
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