History of Maine State Flag:
- Adopted on February 23, 1909
- Features Maine’s state coat of arms on a blue field
- In the shield a moose is laying under a tall pine tree
- Next to the shield is a farmer and a seaman
- The North star is above the shield
- Under the north star is a banner with the word “dirigo” which means “I lead”
- The original flag consisted of a green pine tree on a buff-colored background with a blue North Star in the left corner

