Maine Government - State of Maine Government
Every day, we receive many inquiries that involve or can be answered by state government. Therefore, we have collected here those state agencies and other resources having information responsive to these searches. As new inquiries are received, we will try to answer them here as well. Of course, the primary source for all information pertaining to Maine government is the official website of Maine.
Road Conditions
Online map of road conditions and live traffic photos as provided by the Maine Department of Transportation. By moving your curser over a road icon, the system will tell you whether the pavement is dry, wet or otherwise hazardous. For live photos, click on the camera icon. Road condition info also can be obtained by telephone: In-state dial 511.
State Symbols
State Animal - Moose. State Berry - Wild Blueberry. State Bird - Chickadee. State Cat - Maine Coon Cat. State Fish - Landlocked Salmon. State Flower - White Pine Cone. State Gemstone - Tourmaline. State Herb - Wintergreen. State Insect - Honeybee. State Motto - Dirigo (I Lead). State Nickname - Pine Tree State. State Song - "State of Maine Song" by Roger Vinton Snow. State Tree - White Pine. The official Maine site has complete information and links.
You can file your state tax return online. A service of the Maine Department of Revenue.
Traffic Tickets
Pay tickets online (assuming you wish to admit guilt).
Vehicle Registration & Licensing
A common inquiry is for vehicle licensing, plate (tag) and registration information. The Maine Department of State - Bureau of Motor Vehicles has online assistance for license address changes (required within 10 days of a move), registration renewals, vanity plates and more.