If you were in Maine in the 80s-90s, it is very likely you will recognize ‘The Spirit of Maine at Christmastime’. It was in heavy rotation on WCSH6. I’m not sure if it was the only channel it ran on, but that was pretty much the only channel that came in at my house, so I saw it a lot. I know all the words to this by heart, still.

It’s pretty great, as far as state-themed holiday songs go! I haven’t heard it in years, but thanks to the magic of youtube, here it is!

Just did a bit of investigating. There isn’t a ton online about this song, but I did find out it is from 1989, and did in fact originate on WCSH6, apparently in conjunction with a Bob Elliot story about Christmas.