New Maine Flag?

A genuine mystery has appeared this year on the ballot in the state of Maine. Our traditional flag is being pitted (for unknown reasons) against a new design based on a design used between 1901 and 1909 when the current flag design was approved.

The current design makes a statement about Maine's history.

The new design is much more basic, just a tree and a single blue star on an off-white background.

I tend to like the Maine flag design.

I think the new design is hideous as a state flag.

So what gives? Why the hype?

Conspiracy theory time...

Star & Pine Pride Flag

Nuf said?