There is a movement to change the Maine state flag from the current flag, with its blue background and state seal, to the pre-1909 flag, featuring a simple pine tree and star. We’ll discuss some of the flag’s history, and how the original design has become marketable as part of the Maine brand. We’ll also talk about a bill that proposes to revert to the original flag.
Guests
Chris Korzen, co-founder and co-owner of Maine Flag Company and Original Maine
Jamie Ritter, Maine state librarian
Rep. Sean Paulhus, Maine House of Representatives, District 52-Bath
Leslie Harlow, owner, 207mainer gift shop in Ellsworth and Ironbound restaurant & inn in Hancock
Kevin Ouellette, owner, Maine Souvenir Shop in Portland
Resources
- State of Maine Flag
- Maine State Seal
- Potential change in Maine state flag receives support, could benefit businesses
- Should Maine Adopt the State’s Original Flag?
- Legislators to debate change to Maine State flag
- Maine’s state-bird debate is ruffling some feathers
- Makers of Maine podcast: Bethany Field & Chris Korzen Brings Back Maine's Original State Flag
