capital of maine

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• What is the capital of the US State of Maine?

<think>

Alright, so I need to figure out the capital of Maine, which is a state in

the United States. Hmm, I'm not too sure off the top of my head, but let

me think through it.

I know that some states have capitals named after famous people or places,

like Texas' San Antonio and California's Sacramento. Others might be more

familiar from TV shows or movies. But Maine doesn't ring a bell as much as

some other states do. Maybe I've heard it associated with the ocean? I

think there's a port city in Maine.

Wait, could it be Portland? That sounds familiar to me. I believe Portland

is both the capital and the largest city in Maine. It makes sense because

many state capitals are also major cities within their respective states,

especially if they have significant economic activity or historical

importance.

Let me double-check my reasoning. Maine has a lot of agriculture, fishing,

and tourism. Portland is known for its harbor and being a major seaport,

which would make sense for the capital since it's strategically important

for trade. Also, in national politics, Maine can be pivotal due to its

influence on the Electoral College votes in presidential elections.

I don't recall any major political changes that would move the state

capital recently, so Portland seems like the most plausible answer.

Additionally, when I think of New England, cities like Boston and

Providence come to mind, but those are in other states. So, focusing back

on Maine, Portland fits well.

</think>

The capital of the US State of Maine is Portland.