The Pine Tree Flag was the original state flag, adopted in 1901 before being replaced by the current flag in 1909. In the new ...

The beloved pine tree design will not return to its former status as the official state flag. Maine voters decided Tuesday ...

A referendum to replace Maine's official flag with a design from more than a hundred years ago was soundly defeated on Election Day. Question 5 sought to restore the 1901 "Pine Tree Flag." But with ...

Maine voters rejected a ballot question on Nov. 5, 2024, that would have returned the Pine Tree flag as the official state flag. (AnnMarie Hilton/Maine Morning Star) The beloved pine tree design ...

The Pine Tree Flag is already an iconic image, appearing on many souvenirs, clothing items, and flag poles. This measure has attracted the most attention in Maine, but there will be four other ...

Referendum question number 5 on this year’s ballot is in regard to a yes or no vote to reinstate the original 1909 Maine ...

Mainers voted on five referendum questions on Election Day, including whether to adopt a new design for the official state ...

Voters on Tuesday rejected a referendum to replace the current state flag with a modern version of the original design, which flew from 1901 to 1909. With 72% of the votes counted Wednesday morning, ...

Question 5 on the ballot asked residents if they wanted to replace the current flag with a more historical version, commonly known as the "pine tree" flag.

Voters have rejected the plan to change the Maine state flag. Question 5 on the state ballot asked Mainers if they wanted to ...