Blaine, Maine

Blaine is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 667 at the 2020 census. It was known as Alva prior to incorporation in 1874, when it was renamed in honor of James G. Blaine, then Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. According to local history, Blaine offered to donate a large bell for the tower of the town's new meeting hall, if the citizens would rename the town after him. The town's name was changed, but Blaine never donated a bell. The building still stands on the north end of town, on Route 1.

Blaine, Maine
Town
Location of Blaine, Maine
Coordinates: 46°29′19″N 67°50′46″W
Country United States
State Maine
CountyAroostook
VillagesBlaine
Robinsons
Area
  Total18.65 sq mi (48.30 km2)
  Land18.60 sq mi (48.17 km2)
  Water0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2)
Elevation
479 ft (146 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total667
  Density36/sq mi (13.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
04734
Area code207
FIPS code23-05385
GNIS feature ID0582355
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