THE GREAT STATE OF MAINE

In 1000 AD, Leif Erikson may have been the first to emerge from the fog to gaze upon the land that the Red Earth People, the Abenakis and the Micmacs had long revered. 3500 miles of dramatic coast, Mile high Mount Katahdin, moose, blueberries, chickadees, pine trees, lobsters, what's not to love?

Maine has grown to 1,275,000 souls since York, Maine was chartered in 1641. Our Yankee thrift and craftsmanship are legendary. Less appreciated is our subtlety and boldness. This seeming contradiction is illustrated by the old timer who, when asked by a traveler how to get to Damariscotta, replied, "Dontcha move one dad blang inch!"

We welcome people, in our way, from around the globe (a good host should always offer coffee), and they, on leaving Maine behind, return home with an emptiness which they yearn to fill from away. It might have been a view of the Atlantic Ocean, a music festival, a country fair. Perhaps a fishing trip, a hike, or just a nice cup of coffee on the porch, whatever it was, nothing will fill that void better than a bit of Maine! Maine! Maine!

Let us bring Maine home to you from Out of the Fog. But remember, photograph identification may be required if you're from away and want to get married in Maine, not to register your boat or snowmobile though...just pay the tax.