Maine Welcome to CHI in Maine Nancy Findlan, Area Administrator Greetings from CHI's Maine region, one of 40 CHI territories throughout the U.S. and Canada. Maine offers a variety of activities, particularly for those who enjoy small towns, a rural environment and a wide range of outdoor activities.
Tourism is big business in Maine and in the summer our population increases significantly.
Despite the rural nature of Maine there are still activities provided for those that are more cultural and urban inclined. Portland, our largest city, is known for the Portland Museum of Art, the Maine College of Art, University of Southern Maine, the Portland Symphony, Merrill Auditorium, eclectic shopping near the water, cruises, numerous historical sights and an array of other activities. Maine's coastline is one the most famous in the world, with it's lighthouses, beaches, history, fishing villages and much much more. The Maine lobster and our beloved moose have also made us a very popular state to visit. I am continuing to recruit Academic Coordinators throughout Maine for developing host families and expanding our school partners for the next academic school year, 2001-2002.