I’m from Maine and no one really flies the blue flag and I actually forgot that that was our real flag because everyone just flies the pine one. I’ve always loved the pine flag over here. We have it on a bunch hats and shirts
I have lived in Maine for the past year - this video dropping really hit me as a "this is your home now" sorta thing. Very lovely upload, made me cry a little. I do like the new flag option! That little tree is also on our new license plates (which I like a lot less than our older chickadee plates...)
I kinda hope they don’t vote for the Pine Tree flag. It’s just…not good. The blue design should get the boot but the Pine Tree wouldn’t be what I would replace it with.
I know there's a recent history surrounding this change. But if Maine were to change its flag, I would hope consideration would be given to the Maine 20th battle flag as inspiration.
While pine flag might be the older of the two, I don't think it's reasonable to say that it's the 'most traditional' when the bluebell flag has been the official flag for FAR longer. I think it should just stick with the flag as it is rather than spending millions (or more) to update the flag, seals, letterhead, etc.