Maine men and women possess a natural instinct to be productive and they share a dedication to their employers. Maine has one of the lowest rates of work stoppages and one of the best histories of labor-management relations in the country. Pride and craftsmanship on the job in Maine are best exemplified by Bath Iron Works - where ships are consistently built under budget and ahead of schedule. The harvesting and manufacturing of trees has been Maine's principal industry for more than 300 years. Manufacturing of paper products is the leading wood industry.
Maine also produces potatoes, apples and blueberries, which are shipped far and wide.
A record catch of over 28 million pounds of this delicacy was landed from Maine lobster traps in 1990. The University of Maine System has seven campuses located throughout the state. Seven colleges in the Maine Technical College System prepare students for a diversity of careers. Augusta was chosen as the capitol February 24, 1827. Constructed on a 34 acre lot in Augusta, the Capitol was first used for a legislative session on January 4, 1832.