In this June 1, 2021, file photo, Alessa Wylie of Greater Portland Landmarks raises a 1901 Maine flag at the top of the Portland Observatory on Munjoy Hill. Credit: Troy R. Bennett / BDN

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Please! Whoever thought we should change our very impressive, perfectly designed state flag?  For one thing, that is a fir tree — no Maine white pine ever had a silhouette like that.  

The solution is: Move the star to the top of the tree, and we will fly it every year at Christmas!  

Thelma White

Bangor

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