Lawmakers are considering a bill that would bring back Maine's original state flag.A public hearing was held Monday on Rep. Janice Cooper's bill.The bill would replace that state's current flag, which is the same shade of blue as the American flag with the state coat of arms in the middle, with the original state flag, which had a yellow background, a pine tree and the north star.The original Maine flag was in use until 1909.

Lawmakers are considering a bill that would bring back Maine's original state flag.

A public hearing was held Monday on Rep. Janice Cooper's bill.


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The bill would replace that state's current flag, which is the same shade of blue as the American flag with the state coat of arms in the middle, with the original state flag, which had a yellow background, a pine tree and the north star.

The original Maine flag was in use until 1909.