This partial list of city nicknames in Maine compiles the aliases, sobriquets and slogans that cities in Maine are known by. City nicknames can help in establishing a civic identity, helping outsiders recognize a community or attracting people to a community because of its nickname; promote civic pride; and build community unity.Muench, David "Wisconsin Community Slogans: Their Use and Local Impacts" , December 1993, accessed April 10, 2007. Nicknames and slogans that successfully create a new community "ideology or myth" are also believed to have economic value. Their economic value is difficult to measure, but there are anecdotal reports of cities that have achieved substantial economic benefits by "branding" themselves by adopting new slogans.Alfredo Andia, Branding the Generic City :) , MU.DOT magazine, September 10, 2007 Bangor – The Queen City of the EastWelcome to the Queen City, accessed April 7, 2007. "Although Bangor's history is of little national historical significance, a day in the Queen City of the East will provide the curious with opportunities to imagine the past." Bath – The City of ShipsBath School Department , accessed April 7, 2007. "Known as, "The City of Ships", Bath lies on the shore of the Kennebec River and has been a major shipbuilding center for centuries." Cherryfield – Blueberry Capital of the WorldClaims to Fame - Agriculture, Epodunk, accessed April 16, 2007. Farmington Earmuff Capital of the WorldClaims to Fame - Clothing , Epodunk, accessed April 16, 2007. Farm TownFarmington, Maine. Maine Resource Guide, accessed January 22, 2013. Freeport – Birthplace of MaineFreeport, Maine. Maine Resource Guide, accessed January 22, 2013. Lincoln – The Gateway TownCelebrations, Welcome to Lincoln, Maine Website, accessed January 22, 2013 Lewiston – Little Canada The Dirty Lew Millinocket – The Magic CityMillinocket Historical Society website, accessed June 26, 2009 Portland – Forest City (reported in 1894)Barry Popik, Smoky City, barrypopik.com website, March 27, 2005 Presque Isle – The Star CityCity of Presque Isle Online , accessed April 7, 2007. Rockland – Lime City <https://www.maine.gov/dacf/municipalplanning/comp_plans/Rockland_2002_(Rev_2012).pdf> Lobster Capital of the WorldClaims to Fame - Food , Epodunk, accessed April 16, 2007. Skowhegan – Skowvegas https://z1073.com/a-guy-on-tiktok-throws-some-serious-shade-at-skowhegan/ Strong – Toothpick Capital of the World Waterville The Elm CityStephen Plocher (2007), A Short History of Waterville, Maine, City of Waterville website, accessed June 21, 2009 The University City of Maine
See also List of city nicknames in the United States
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