Pine Tree State

Maine is commonly known as the Pine Tree State, but is sometimes called the Star in the East.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 9: Laprade-Mass Liturgy 1840-1916 1913

And in Maine, too, since the Pine Tree State was a part of the Commonwealth until 1820 and, even though they split nearly 200 years ago, residents remain as loath to give up a holiday as they would to give up lobster.

Projo.com Projo Local News 2009

To some, this corner of the Pine Tree State is self-sufficient and doing fine.

Cynthia Dill: Uncle Sam Is Maine Woods' B.F.F. Cynthia Dill 2011

Damon's legislation seeks to redefine marriage as the legal union of two people rather than between a man and a women, thus making civil marriage equality a reality in the Pine Tree State.

Lisa Derrick: Maine Girds Loins for Civil Marriage Equality Battle 2009

Talk about killing two birds with one stone: with an innovative new program called Opportunity Maine, the Pine Tree State is simultaneously addressing the mounting burden of student loan debt and the economic development challenge of retaining an educated workforce.

Andrea Batista Schlesinger: The Ten Best Public Policies of 2007 2008

The Bushes aren't the only well-heeled people who head to the Pine Tree State in the warmer months.

Last-Minute Summer Rentals 2006 ©... 2006

I held positions in the social services and, later as a community organizer in the northern and western parts of the Pine Tree State.

Seminary Thoughts Adam Tierney-Eliot 2006

I held positions in the social services and, later as a community organizer in the northern and western parts of the Pine Tree State.

Archive 2006-08-01 Adam Tierney-Eliot 2006

In recent years the Maine dining scene has exploded, and we are gratified to see many other talented chefs opening restaurants in the Pine Tree State.

THE ARROWS COOKBOOK Clark Frasier 2003

The Brookses were born in Maine, and early exhibited the industry and courage characteristic of the sons of the Pine Tree State.

A Political History of the State of New York, Volumes 1-3 DeAlva Stanwood Alexander