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Oakfield, Maine

Oakfield is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 661 at the 2020 census. The village of Oakfield, listed as a census-designated place, is in the northwestern corner of the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 18.9 sqmi, of which 10.2 sqmi is land and 8.7 sqmi is water.

Schools
Oakfield is part of Regional School Unit (RSU) #50.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 737 people, 323 households, and 215 families living in the town. The population density was 21.0 PD/sqmi. There were 496 housing units at an average density of 14.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.7% White, 0.3% African American, 2.0% Native American, 0.1% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4%.

Of the 323 households 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.4% were non-families. 30.0% of households were one person and 15.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.78.

The median age in the town was 48.7 years. 17.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.1% were from 25 to 44; 36.4% were from 45 to 64; and 21.3% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 732 people, 317 households, and 209 families living in the town. The population density was 20.7 people per square mile (8.0/km$2$). There were 500 housing units at an average density of 14.2 per square mile (5.5/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 98.22% White, 1.09% Native American, 0.68% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82%.

Of the 317 households 25.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 28.7% of households were one person and 16.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.85.

The age distribution was 19.3% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% 65 or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.

The median household income was $25,859 and the median family income was $30,556. Males had a median income of $24,028 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,951. About 10.7% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.4% of those under age 18 and 17.2% of those age 65 or over.

Places of interest

 * Oakfield Station

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Orient, Maine

Orient is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 156 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 37.67 sqmi, of which 35.52 sqmi is land and 2.15 sqmi is water. The town is bordered on the north by the town of Amity, on the south by the town of Weston, on the west by the town of Haynesville, and on the east by the Saint Croix River and the parish of North Lake, New Brunswick, which are connected by the Orient–Fosterville Border Crossing

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 147 people, 63 households, and 39 families living in the town. The population density was 4.1 PD/sqmi. There were 282 housing units at an average density of 7.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 95.9% White, 0.7% Native American, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 63 households, of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.0% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.1% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.69.

The median age in the town was 47.3 years. 19% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.4% were from 25 to 44; 38.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 53.7% male and 46.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 145 people, 61 households, and 40 families living in the town. The population density was 4.1 people per square mile (1.6/km$2$). There were 270 housing units at an average density of 7.5 per square mile (2.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.69% of the population.

There were 61 households, out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.76.

In the town, the age distribution of the population shows 22.8% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $19,750, and the median income for a family was $26,250. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,131. There were 18.2% of families and 29.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including 29.7% of under eighteens and 6.5% of those over 64.

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Oxbow, Maine

Oxbow, officially Oxbow North and Township 9 Range 6, is an unincorporated township in Aroostook County, Maine, United States and part of the state's Unorganized Territory. The population was 66 at the 2010 census. As of 2016, the population was estimated to be 50.

History
Oxbow was first settled in 1842 by Elias and Samuel Hayden, who had previously resided in Somerset County, Maine. More settlers came to set up farms and mills, which spurred residents to incorporate as Oxbow Plantation in 1870. In 1994, an attempt to deorganize was defeated by a vote of 21–9. In November 2015, Oxbow residents voted unanimously to deorganize, which was largely driven by a need to lower property tax rates. In March 2016, a panel of the Maine Legislature voted to accept the town's attempt to deorganize. In November 2016, town residents voted 37–2 to move forward with the process. The plantation was officially deorganized on July 1, 2017.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 99.1 km2, of which 97.9 km2 is land and 1.2 km2, or 1.22%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 56 people, 29 households, and 20 families residing in the township. The population density was 1.5 PD/sqmi. There were 83 housing units at an average density of 2.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.79% of the population.

There were 29 households, out of which 13.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.1% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.93 and the average family size was 2.20.

In the township, the population was spread out, with 8.9% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 17.9% from 25 to 44, 35.7% from 45 to 64, and 32.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females there were 107.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,333, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $37,917 versus $28,750 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,247. There were 18.2% of families and 21.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including 50.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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Perham, Maine

Perham is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 371 at the 2020 census. The town was named after Maine's 33rd governor, Sidney Perham.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.64 sqmi, of which 36.53 sqmi is land and 0.11 sqmi is water.

2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 386 people, 151 households, and 105 families living in the town. The population density was 10.6 PD/sqmi. There were 190 housing units at an average density of 5.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.4% White, 2.3% Native American, and 0.3% from two or more races. Of the 151 households 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.5% were non-families. 23.8% of households were one person and 11.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the town was 45.3 years. 20.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 34.9% were from 45 to 64; and 15.8% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 434 people, 162 households, and 114 families living in the town. The population density was 11.9 people per square mile (4.6/km$2$). There were 177 housing units at an average density of 4.8 per square mile (1.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 96.08% White, 0.92% Native American, and 3.00% from two or more races. Of the 162 households 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.1% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 21.6% of households were one person and 10.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.22.

The age distribution was 24.0% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.7 males.

The median household income was $25,962 and the median family income was $31,250. Males had a median income of $25,341 versus $17,917 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,721. About 7.8% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.2% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.

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Portage Lake, Maine

Portage Lake is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 359 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 34.56 sqmi, of which 30.78 sqmi is land and 3.78 sqmi is water.

Portage Lake is located along Maine State Route 11, which runs north–south and is the only state road in town. The town is located south of Fort Kent and west of both Caribou and Presque Isle, which are the closest commercial centers.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 391 people, 188 households, and 123 families living in the town. The population density was 12.7 PD/sqmi. There were 511 housing units at an average density of 16.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 95.9% White, 0.3% African American, 1.0% Native American, and 2.8% from two or more races.

There were 188 households, of which 17.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.4% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.6% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.45.

The median age in the town was 56.2 years. 12% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.8% were from 25 to 44; 41.2% were from 45 to 64; and 27.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 390 people, 183 households, and 116 families living in the town. The population density was 12.7 people per square mile (4.9/km$2$). There were 485 housing units at an average density of 15.8 per square mile (6.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 99.74% White, 0.26% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.26% of the population.

There were 183 households, out of which 17.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.1% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.53.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 14.4% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 38.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $32,232, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $35,104 versus $18,542 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,983. About 8.2% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 22.4% of those age 65 or over.

History
The name of the city was borrowed from the name of the lake that occupies much of the center of town. The word portage comes from French and means "to carry". The town was first settled in 1844 by lumbermen from Canada. In 1872, the settlement was organized as a plantation and in 1909 it was incorporated as a town. The Stevens were the founders of Portage.

Notable person

 * Lucy Hayward Barker, painter, born in Portage Lake

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Presque Isle, Maine

Presque Isle is the commercial center and largest city in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 8,797 at the 2020 Census. The city is home to the University of Maine at Presque Isle, Northern Maine Community College, Northern Maine Fairgrounds, the Aroostook Centre Mall, and the Presque Isle International Airport.

Presque Isle is the headquarters of the Aroostook Band of Micmac, a federally recognized tribe.

History
The first European settlers were British Loyalists who reached the area in 1819 hoping to obtain land for lumber. Border disputes between the United States and the United Kingdom over the area, however, made it impossible for pioneers to gain title to the land. In response, the government of the neighboring British colony of New Brunswick (now a Canadian province) gave out patents for pioneers to live on the land but not claim ownership or sell it. By 1825, surveyors traveling along the Aroostook River noted that twenty families lived along it and noted that while agriculture was present, all of the families employed most of their time towards wood production.

The boundary dispute slowed development in the area, but the government of Massachusetts, which governed the territory at the time, saw the territory as theirs and encouraged the development of settlements in northern Maine by offering land grants and mill privileges in the 1820s. The first American to settle in the area was Dennis Fairbanks in 1828 who gained ownership over the land under the provisions set up by Massachusetts and later Maine, which gained statehood in 1820.

Name and incorporation
Originally known as Fairbanks for its founder Dennis Fairbanks, Presque Isle was settled in 1828 on land that was unknown to be part of British North America (Canada) or the United States. The Aroostook War broke out in 1838 because of boundary disputes between the two countries, which were resolved in 1842 by the Webster-Ashburton Treaty. The township was incorporated from Plantations F, G and H on April 4, 1859, as Presque Isle, derived from the French term for peninsula (presqu'île), as the courses of the Aroostook River and Presque Isle Stream form a peninsula. In 1864, Fairmount Cemetery was established in the south of Presque Isle to accommodate Union soldiers returning from the Civil War. In 1883, the town of Maysville was annexed.

On January 1, 1940, Presque Isle was incorporated as a city.

Lumbering and early industries
The first industry to form in Presque Isle was the lumber industry. By the 1880s, industry included two lumbermills, a gristmill, a wool carding mill, a furniture factory, a carriage factory and a tinware factory.

Agriculture
During the last 30 years of the 19th century, agriculture became important, and the entire county became noted for its production of potatoes. On October 9, 1851, the first Northern Maine Fair exhibition opened. A starch factory was opened in 1874, providing a ready market for local potatoes. In 1914 the Aroostook Farm was purchased as a Maine Agricultural Experiment Station.

Railroad
In 1881, the New Brunswick Railway created the first rail connection in Presque Isle. The Bangor and Aroostook Railroad arrived in 1895.

Airport
A small airport was established in 1931. It was expanded within the decade and later assumed major military importance. The Presque Isle Air Force Base, in operation between 1941 and 1961, was a major departure point for U.S. fighter planes during World War II and the Korean War due to its relative proximity to Europe. When the base was sold, a piece of it became the Northern Maine Regional Airport. In June 2018, the Northern Maine Regional Airport was renamed Presque Isle International Airport.

Beginning on July 2, 2018, United Airlines began service from the Presque Isle International Airport in Presque Isle, Maine to Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey. These flights are federally subsidized through the Essential Air Service (EAS) program, and are operated by United Express carrier, GoJet Airlines.

On 4 June 2024, the US Dept. of Transportation awarded Jet Blue it's first ever essential air service contract to replace United Airlines at Presque Isle. The service will be less frequent, but offer more capacity to Boston Logan, than the previous service offered to Newark Liberty International.

Colleges and universities
In 1903, the Aroostook State Normal School began offering a two-year teacher preparation program. In 1968, it was renamed the University of Maine at Presque Isle. Northern Maine Technical College was established in 1961, now Northern Maine Community College. The first students entered the college in 1963. Today it serves about 2000 students.

Hospitals
The first Presque Isle Hospital was established on April 8, 1912. Four physicians were affiliated with the hospital, whose dual aims were to serve the community and to provide a training school for nurses. The building was a white-frame structure, enlarged from a home under construction. The need and demand for the hospital increased so rapidly that in 1921 a new three-story brick hospital was dedicated. This hospital was in operation for nearly four decades, when it, too, proved inadequate. A major fundraising campaign was launched in the late 1950s. After a large donation was given by Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wildes, the daughter of the late Senator Arthur Gould, the Arthur R. Gould Memorial Hospital was constructed and opened in 1960. The hospital has expanded and been modernized in recent years, and in 1981 became part of The Aroostook Medical Center.

The Double Eagle II

On August 11, 1978, the Double Eagle II was launched from a Presque Isle field carrying three passengers. It made the first successful transatlantic balloon crossing. In honor of the Double Eagle II, the city holds an annual celebration called The Crown of Maine Balloon Festival. The popular event includes balloon rides, plane tours, amateur photo contests and children's fair rides. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and other local organizations, it is held in late August. The field from which the Double Eagle II lifted off now features a commemorative model balloon.

All American City
Presque Isle was named an All American City in 1966.

Geography and climate
Presque Isle is located at 46.67944°N, -68.00222°W (46.679321, −68.002166).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 77.60 sqmi, of which 75.76 sqmi is land and 1.84 sqmi is water. Presque Isle is drained by the Aroostook River and Presque Isle Stream (also called Prestile Stream).

Presque Isle has a humid continental climate (Köppen: Dfb) typified by long cold winters and short warm summers.

Presque Isle is the driest city in Maine, with an annual precipitation of 38.5 in.

Government
The City of Presque Isle operates under the council-manager form of government. The current city manager is Martin Puckett.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 9,692 people, 4,201 households, and 2,413 families residing in the city. The population density was 127.9 PD/sqmi. There were 4,608 housing units at an average density of 60.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.5% White, 0.6% African American, 2.4% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 4,201 households, of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.1% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.6% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.78.

The median age in the city was 40.2 years. 19.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 27.8% were from 45 to 64; and 16.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 9,511 people, 3,963 households, and 2,464 families residing in the city. The population density was 125.6 PD/sqmi. There were 4,405 housing units at an average density of 58.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.13% White, 0.36% African American, 2.26% Native American, 0.84% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, and 1.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 0.65% of the population.

There were 3,963 households, out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the city, 21.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 13.1% was from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% was 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,325, and the median income for a family was $37,090. Males had a median income of $27,510 versus $19,785 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,712. About 9.2% of families and 14.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.1% of those under age 18 and 15.2% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Due to being Aroostook County's largest city, Presque Isle is the retail center for a large number of both American and Canadian towns. The Aroostook Centre Mall became a major shopping center for residents during the 1990s. Agriculture remains a top industry of Presque Isle and the surrounding area, with potatoes being the top crop. During the winter months many local businesses rely on the snowmobiling industry as there is a highly regarded trail system connecting far away towns and cities with Presque Isle. Presque Isle is also home to a significant industrial park near the Presque Isle International Airport.

The unemployment rate in Presque Isle is typically somewhat higher than the average across Maine.

Television
Presque Isle is home to one of the smallest TV markets as defined by Nielsen market research. It consists of WAGM-TV channel 8 (a CBS/Fox/CW+ affiliate), sister station WWPI-LD channel 16 (an NBC affiliate which launched on January 7, 2020), and WMEM-TV channel 10 (affiliated with the Maine Public Broadcasting Network ("Maine Public") and PBS). While not part of the Presque Isle TV market, WVII-TV, the ABC affiliate out of Bangor, Maine, airs in Presque Isle, as does NBC affiliate WLBZ.

Radio
Several radio stations have studios located in Presque Isle, including WBPW, WOZI and WQHR, all owned by Townsquare Media. The city is also home to WUPI, the University of Maine Presque Isle's student radio station which broadcasts on 92.1. WMEM 106.1 is Maine Public's radio outlet for the area, affiliated with National Public Radio.

Newspaper
There are no daily newspapers in Aroostook County. The Presque Isle Star-Herald is published Wednesdays, one of several weekly newspapers published in Aroostook County. Others include Caribou's Aroostook Republican, Madawaska's St. John Valley Times, The Fort Fairfield Journal and Houlton's Pioneer Times. The Bangor Daily News has an Aroostook County edition.

Sites of interest

 * Aroostook Farm
 * Aroostook State Park
 * Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library
 * Northern Maine Museum of Science
 * Presque Isle Air Museum
 * Presque Isle Historical Society & Museum
 * Nordic Heritage Center and Ski Trails
 * The Maine Solar System Model

In popular culture
Presque Isle is the focal location for operations in the 1953 film Island in the Sky.

The city is also where Handy McKay retires to open a diner in the Parker novel series by Richard Stark.

Notable people

 * Lucy Hayward Barker, painter
 * John Cariani, actor
 * John Crowley, author
 * Jim Donnelly, state legislator
 * James P. Dunleavy, state legislator and Aroostook County Probate Judge[[Image:Normal School Buildings, Presque Isle, ME.jpg|thumb|right|Aroostook State Normal School in 1908, now the University of Maine at Presque Isle]]
 * Jeremy Fischer, state legislator
 * Lynn Flewelling, author
 * Caroline D. Gentile, associate professor emeritus of education, University of Maine at Presque Isle
 * Arthur R. Gould, businessman and U.S. Senator
 * James Chico Hernandez, wrestling champion
 * John Lisnik, state legislator
 * Jessica McClintock, designer
 * Gilda E. Nardone, women's employment advocate and nonprofit director
 * Ellis Paul, musician
 * Robert J. Saucier, veteran and state legislator
 * Jack Sepkoski, paleontologist
 * Ron Tingley, catcher for several MLB teams
 * Joseph F. Underwood, state legislator
 * Alexander Willette, former state legislator
 * Michael Willette, state senator
 * Gerald Evan Williams, colonel; World War II Air Force pilot

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Reed Plantation, Maine

Reed Plantation is a plantation in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 129 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the plantation has a total area of 153.3 km2, of which 152.7 km2 is land and 0.6 km2, or 0.38%, is water.

Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 207 people, 74 households, and 58 families living in the plantation. The population density was 3.5 PD/sqmi. There were 108 housing units at an average density of 1.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the plantation was 96.14% White, 1.93% Asian, and 1.93% from two or more races. Of the 74 households 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.5% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.3% were non-families. 16.2% of households were one person and 6.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.03.

The age distribution was 25.6% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% 65 or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males.

The median household income was $21,979 and the median family income was $24,375. Males had a median income of $38,500 versus $15,313 for females. The per capita income for the plantation was $10,155. About 16.4% of families and 16.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.7% of those under the age of 18 and 11.1% of those 65 or over.

History
Reed Plantation was first settled in the early 1830s by four families, Clifford, Rollins, Prouty, and Plummer. The matriarchs of these families were four Spaulding sisters, Edith Clifford, Susan Spaulding, Lavinia Prouty, and Phoebe Plummer. They were the daughters of Seth Spaulding of the Dover-Foxcroft area. Many of their descendants still live in Reed or the village of Wytopitlock today.

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Sherman, Maine

Sherman is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 815 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 40.53 sqmi, of which 40.04 sqmi is land and 0.49 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 848 people, 363 households, and 247 families living in the town. The population density was 21.2 PD/sqmi. There were 452 housing units at an average density of 11.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.9% White, 1.2% Native American, and 0.9% from two or more races.

There were 363 households, of which 22.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.0% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.77.

The median age in the town was 48.8 years. 19% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.4% were from 25 to 44; 35.4% were from 45 to 64; and 19.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 458 people, 374 households, and 289 families living in the town. The population density was 23.2 people per square mile (9.0/km$2$). There were 449 housing units at an average density of 11.1 per square mile (4.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 97.87% White, 0.32% African American, 0.75% Native American, 0.21% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.21% of the population.

There were 374 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.7% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the town, the age distribution of the population was: 23.4% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 28.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $27,574, and the median income for a family was $32,500. Males had a median income of $34,821 versus $20,694 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,524. About 11.2% of families and 13.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.3% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Sherman, Maine


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Smyrna, Maine

Smyrna is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 439 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.20 sqmi, of which 35.11 sqmi is land and 0.09 sqmi is water.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 442 people, 155 households, and 108 families living in the town. The population density was 12.6 PD/sqmi. There were 188 housing units at an average density of 5.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.2% White, 1.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2%.

Of the 155 households 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.3% were non-families. 22.6% of households were one person and 8.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.40.

The median age in the town was 36.8 years. 29.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 30.6% were from 45 to 64; and 10.4% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 415 people, 155 households, and 110 families living in the town. The population density was 11.8 people per square mile (4.6/km$2$). There were 184 housing units at an average density of 5.2 per square mile (2.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 99.28% White, 0.24% Native American, 0.24% Asian, and 0.24% from two or more races. Of the 155 households 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.6% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 25.8% of households were one person and 14.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.25.

The age distribution was 27.0% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% 65 or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.4 males.

The median household income was $25,625 and the median family income was $27,917. Males had a median income of $23,625 versus $20,313 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,751. About 16.4% of families and 20.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.1% of those under age 18 and 26.7% of those age 65 or over.

Amish community
There is an Amish community in Smyrna, that began as one of the "Christian Communities" of Elmo Stoll in 1996. From the beginning most members had an Amish background, but some came from other plain communities while others had no plain background. Soon after the early death of Elmo Stoll in 1998, the "Christian Communities" began to disband. The community in Smyrna lost most of his members, who had no plain background, and then decided to seek fellowship with the Michigan Amish Churches of the Old Order Amish. The Amish in Smyrna are said to be more open to outsiders than other Amish communities. They hold most of their church services in English. They are in fellowship with the Maine Amish in Unity and Hodgdon. Contrary to most other Amish, the Amish men in Smyrna wear moustaches along with long beards, which reflects their "Christian Communities" history. In 2005, the Amish community consisted of approximately 100 people.

title: Smyrna, Maine


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St. Agatha, Maine

St. Agatha (French: Sainte-Agathe) is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 730 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.03 sqmi, of which 29.51 sqmi is land and 5.52 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 747 people, 357 households, and 215 families living in the town. The population density was 25.3 PD/sqmi. There were 497 housing units at an average density of 16.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.1% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Asian, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.1% of the population.

There were 357 households, of which 18.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.8% were non-families. 35.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.67.

The median age in the town was 51.6 years. 17.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.4% were from 25 to 44; 36.7% were from 45 to 64; and 21.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.4% male and 48.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 802 people, 350 households, and 235 families living in the town. The population density was 27.2 PD/sqmi. There were 460 housing units at an average density of 15.6 per square mile (6.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 99.63% White, 0.12% Native American, 0.12% Pacific Islander, and 0.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.25% of the population.

There were 350 households, out of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.1% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.76.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 18.7% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 34.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $30,833, and the median income for a family was $36,691. Males had a median income of $29,808 versus $19,167 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,535. About 6.6% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 22.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Nathan-Gabriel Guerrette, Musician, Author
 * Judy Paradis, State Senator

title: St. Agatha, Maine


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St. Francis, Maine

St. Francis (French: Saint-François) is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States on the Canada–United States border at the junction of the St. Francis River and the Saint John River. The population was 438 at the 2020 census. First settled by English speakers from southern Maine, the original population has been supplanted by French-speaking Acadians.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 30.36 sqmi, of which 29.92 sqmi is land and 0.44 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 485 people, 234 households, and 143 families living in the town. The population density was 16.2 PD/sqmi. There were 316 housing units at an average density of 10.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.9% White, 1.9% Native American, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 234 households, of which 19.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.9% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.61.

The median age in the town was 51.3 years. 15.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 36.8% were from 45 to 64; and 22.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 577 people, 236 households, and 172 families living in the town. The population density was 19.4 people per square mile (7.5/km$2$). There were 336 housing units at an average density of 11.3 per square mile (4.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White.

There were 236 households, out of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 20.8% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $25,125, and the median income for a family was $35,333. Males had a median income of $24,688 versus $20,469 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,496. About 3.8% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 16.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
There was one school, which was called the St. Francis Elementary School, and was part of the Maine School Administrative District 27. The school was closed in 2016. Pre-K–5 students from St. Francis now attend Fort Kent Elementary School in Fort Kent, Maine, which is also part of the Maine School Administrative District 27. The St. Francis town office now occupies the building.

title: St. Francis, Maine


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St. John Plantation, Maine

St. John Plantation (French: Plantation de Saint-Jean) is a plantation in Aroostook County, Maine, United States, on the banks of the Saint John River. The population was 263 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the plantation has a total area of 133.5 km2, of which 130.2 km2 is land and 3.3 km2, or 2.45%, is water.

Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 282 people in 110 households, including 78 families, in the plantation. The population density was 5.6 PD/sqmi. There were 147 housing units at an average density of 2.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the plantation was 100.00% White. Of the 110 households 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.7% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.2% were non-families. 24.5% of households were one person and 16.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.04.

The age distribution was 27.7% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males.

The median household income was $27,250 and the median family income was $37,500. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the plantation was $13,212. About 6.6% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under the age of 18 and 20.9% of those 65 or over.

title: St. John Plantation, Maine


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Stockholm, Maine

Stockholm is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 250 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 34.27 sqmi, of which 34.20 sqmi is land and 0.07 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 253 people, 110 households, and 75 families living in the town. The population density was 7.4 PD/sqmi. There were 149 housing units at an average density of 4.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.4% White, 0.4% Asian, and 1.2% from two or more races.

There were 110 households, of which 22.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.8% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.75.

The median age in the town was 46.7 years. 16.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.7% were from 25 to 44; 33.6% were from 45 to 64; and 20.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 271 people, 111 households, and 79 families living in the town. The population density was 7.8 people per square mile (3.0/km$2$). There were 140 housing units at an average density of 4.0 per square mile (1.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 99.26% White, 0.37% Native American, and 0.37% from two or more races.

There were 111 households, out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $31,563, and the median income for a family was $36,750. Males had a median income of $25,357 versus $23,958 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,246. About 8.4% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 3.6% of those 65 or over.

Other sources

 * Lenentine, Charlotte The Swedish People of Northern Maine (University of Maine. 1950)
 * Hede, Richard  Maine's Swedish Colony 1870–1970 Centennial Book (1970)

title: Stockholm, Maine


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Wade, Maine

Wade is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 229 at the 2020 census.

Education
Wade is a part of Maine School Administrative District 45, which includes Washburn, Wade and Perham.

Etymology
At present, the origin of the name is an enigma, but the community was formerly known as "Dunntown".

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.37 sqmi, of which 36.11 sqmi is land and 0.26 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 283 people, 112 households, and 76 families living in the town. The population density was 7.8 PD/sqmi. There were 129 housing units at an average density of 3.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.9% White, 1.4% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 112 households, of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.1% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the town was 47.4 years. 17.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.1% were from 25 to 44; 37.2% were from 45 to 64; and 16.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 53.4% male and 46.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 250 people, 97 households, and 68 families living in the town. The population density was 6.9 people per square mile (2.7/km$2$). There were 118 housing units at an average density of 3.3 per square mile (1.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 99.20% White, 0.40% African American, and 0.40% from two or more races.

There were 97 households, out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 30.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 117.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $34,375, and the median income for a family was $38,125. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,501. About 6.2% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 14.3% of those 65 or over.

title: Wade, Maine


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Wallagrass, Maine

Wallagrass is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 519 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 40.80 sqmi, of which 40.10 sqmi is land and 0.70 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 546 people, 244 households, and 162 families living in the town. The population density was 13.6 PD/sqmi. There were 309 housing units at an average density of 7.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.6% White, 0.9% African American, 0.4% Native American, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 244 households, of which 21.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.6% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.69.

The median age in the town was 47.3 years. 17.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.7% were from 25 to 44; 33.9% were from 45 to 64; and 19.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.8% male and 48.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 561 people, 217 households, and 159 families living in the town. The population density was 14.1 people per square mile (5.4/km$2$). There were 308 housing units at an average density of 7.7 per square mile (3.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 99.29% White, 0.53% from other races, and 0.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.53% of the population.

There were 217 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.9% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 22.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $29,464, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,802. About 9.5% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under age 18 and 23.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: Wallagrass, Maine


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Washburn, Maine

Washburn is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. It was incorporated on February 25, 1861, and named after Israel Washburn, the governor of Maine at the time. The population was 1,527 at the 2020 census. Benjamin C. Wilder House, which was built in 1852, is located on Main Street in Washburn and predates the town's incorporation by nine years.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 34.94 sqmi, of which 34.24 sqmi is land and 0.70 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,687 people, 699 households, and 483 families living in the town. The population density was 49.3 PD/sqmi. There were 768 housing units at an average density of 22.4 /sqmi. The town's racial makeup was 96.7% White, 0.9% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 699 households, of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.9% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the town was 44.4 years. 21.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.9% were from 25 to 44; 30.7% were from 45 to 64; and 18.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,627 people, 692 households, and 501 families living in the town. The population density was 47.5 PD/sqmi. There were 766 housing units at an average density of 22.4 per square mile. The racial makeup of the town was 98.71% White, 0.12% Black, 0.37% American Indian, 0.12% Asian, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.31% of the population.

There were 692 households, out of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.73.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 20.5% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 28.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $30,338, and the median income for a family was $34,122. Males had a median income of $28,203 versus $19,783 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,018. About 9.5% of families and 13.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.7% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * James Chico Hernandez, wrestler, Maine Sports Hall of Fame member
 * Richard C. Thomas, Secretary of State of Vermont

Education
MSAD 45 consists of two public schools; David J. Lyon Washburn District Elementary School (K–8), which is named after long time former Superintendent of Schools David J Lyon, and Washburn District High School (9–12). Most students reside in Washburn, but some come from Wade and Perham.

title: Washburn, Maine


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Westfield, Maine

Westfield is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 455 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 40.29 sqmi, of which 40.25 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi is water.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 549 people, 216 households, and 159 families living in the town. The population density was 13.6 PD/sqmi. There were 240 housing units at an average density of 6.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.9% White, 0.4% African American, and 0.7% Native American. Of the 216 households 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.4% were non-families. 21.8% of households were one person and 7.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.72.

The median age in the town was 48.3 years. 18.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.9% were from 25 to 44; 35% were from 45 to 64; and 19.1% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 559 people, 218 households, and 156 families living in the town. The population density was 13.9 people per square mile (5.4/km$2$). There were 237 housing units at an average density of 5.9 per square mile (2.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 97.67% White, 0.36% African American, 0.18% Native American, and 1.79% from two or more races. Of the 218 households 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 22.0% of households were one person and 11.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.83.

The age distribution was 20.4% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 32.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% 65 or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.7 males.

The median household income was $27,083 and the median family income was $33,409. Males had a median income of $25,556 versus $17,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,533. About 8.8% of families and 15.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.9% of those under age 18 and 28.4% of those age 65 or over.

title: Westfield, Maine


text:
Westmanland, Maine

Westmanland is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 79 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.45 sqmi, of which 35.60 sqmi is land and 0.85 sqmi is water.

History
Starting in 1870, a Swedish-immigrant colony was established by the State of Maine in Aroostook County. On March 23, 1870, the Maine State Legislature passed an Act authorizing a Board of Immigration and William W. Thomas, Jr. was named Commissioner of Immigration. Thomas went to Sweden, recruited immigrants and led them first into New Sweden township followed by the townships of Westmanland and Stockholm.

In 1879 the first group of immigrants to settle in Westmanland. Victor Lindberg, from the Swedish province of Västmanland, arrived in the area of Westmanland during 1881. He is credited with naming the new plantation Westmanland when it was organized June 1, 1892.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 62 people, 31 households, and 19 families living in the town. The population density was 1.7 PD/sqmi. There were 102 housing units at an average density of 2.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.4% White and 1.6% Native American.

There were 31 households, of which 12.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.7% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.47.

The median age in the town was 55 years. 16.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.1% were from 25 to 44; 46.8% were from 45 to 64; and 21% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 54.8% male and 45.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 71 people, 33 households, and 17 families living in the town. The population density was 2.0 people per square mile (0.8/km$2$). There were 123 housing units at an average density of 3.4 per square mile (1.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 94.37% White and 5.63% Native American.

There were 33 households, out of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.5% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 19.7% under the age of 18, 2.8% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 32.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 119.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $30,750, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $22,917 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,551. There were 15.0% of families and 8.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including no one under eighteen and 37.5% of those over 64.

Notable person

 * Adm. Gregory G. Johnson, former commander U.S. Naval Forces, Europe and Allied Forces, Southern Europe

Other sources

 * Lenentine, Charlotte The Swedish People of Northern Maine (University of Maine. 1950)
 * Hede, Richard  Maine's Swedish Colony 1870–1970 Centennial Book (1970)

title: Westmanland, Maine


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Weston, Maine

Weston is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 245 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 40.55 sqmi, of which 30.61 sqmi is land and 9.94 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 228 people, 112 households, and 68 families living in the town. The population density was 7.4 PD/sqmi. There were 369 housing units at an average density of 12.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 95.2% White, 0.4% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.9% Asian, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 112 households, of which 14.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.3% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.56.

The median age in the town was 51.6 years. 12.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.6% were from 25 to 44; 39.5% were from 45 to 64; and 25.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 54.4% male and 45.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 203 people, 89 households, and 63 families living in the town. The population density was 6.7 people per square mile (2.6/km$2$). There were 311 housing units at an average density of 10.2 per square mile (3.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 98.52% White, 0.49% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.49% from other races.

There were 89 households, out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.60.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 32.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $21,429, and the median income for a family was $25,000. Males had a median income of $24,583 versus $15,625 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,493. About 29.7% of families and 34.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 50.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 25.0% of those 65 or over.

title: Weston, Maine


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Winterville Plantation, Maine

Winterville Plantation (French: Plantation de la Ville d'hiver) is a plantation in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 194 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the plantation has a total area of 101.0 km2, of which 92.2 km2 is land and 8.8 km2, or 8.74%, is water.

Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 196 people, 79 households, and 57 families living in the plantation. The population density was 5.5 PD/sqmi. There were 261 housing units at an average density of 7.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the plantation was 97.96% White, 0.51% Native American, and 1.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.02%.

Of the 79 households 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.8% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.6% were non-families. 24.1% of households were one person and 12.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.86.

The age distribution was 25.0% under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% 65 or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.2 males.

The median household income was $27,917 and the median family income was $33,250. Males had a median income of $29,167 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the plantation was $14,376. About 10.1% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% of those under the age of 18 and none of those 65 or over.

title: Winterville Plantation, Maine


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Baldwin, Maine

Baldwin is a town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,520 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Portland–South Portland–Biddeford, Maine, metropolitan statistical area.

History
First called Flintstown Plantation, it was granted in 1774 by the Massachusetts General Court to survivors of the Concord, Massachusetts, company commanded by Captain John Flint. It replaced a grant of about 1735 which gave them Township No. 3, because when state borders were adjusted in 1741, the town turned out to be in New Hampshire—present-day Walpole. On June 23, 1802, Flintstown was incorporated as Baldwin, named for Colonel Loammi Baldwin, for whom the Baldwin apple was named. Sebago was set off and incorporated in 1826.

The surface of the town is broken, but with soil favorable to grain and hay. Baldwin would be noted for its orchards, and a factory was established in East Baldwin for drying apples. There was also a corn factory. Brooks provided water power for various mills which produced board lumber, barrel staves and shooks. During times of drought, the Saco Water Power Company could regulate water at Great Falls to run mills down the Saco River in Saco and in Biddeford. The Portland and Ogdensburg Railroad followed the Saco River valley for the length of Baldwin.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.35 sqmi, of which 35.32 sqmi is land and 1.03 sqmi is water. Baldwin is drained by Breakneck Brook and the Saco River.

The town is crossed by state routes 5, 107, 113 and 117, and is bordered by Sebago on the north; Standish on the east; Hiram on the west; and Cornish and Limington on the south.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,525 people, 588 households, and 431 families living in the town. The population density was 43.2 PD/sqmi. There were 700 housing units at an average density of 19.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.9% White, 0.1% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 588 households, of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.7% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the town was 42.4 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 32.3% were from 45 to 64; and 14.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,290 people, 493 households, and 385 families living in the town. The population density was 36.5 PD/sqmi. There were 577 housing units at an average density of 16.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.91% White, 0.31% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, and 0.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.47% of the population.

There were 493 households, out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.1% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.9% were non-families. 16.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,500, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $31,667 versus $21,563 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,689. About 8.2% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.9% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.

Local schools

 * Sacopee Valley Middle School
 * Sacopee Valley High School

Notable people

 * Isaac W. Dyer, US District Attorney
 * Josiah Pierce, president of the Maine Senate
 * Ledell Titcomb, baseball player

title: Baldwin, Maine


text:
Brunswick Station, Maine

Brunswick Station was a census-designated place (CDP) within the town of Brunswick in Cumberland County, Maine, United States. The population was 578 at the 2010 census. It consists of an area that was part of the former Naval Air Station Brunswick and was part of the Portland–South Portland–Biddeford, Maine Metropolitan Statistical Area. The 2020 census shows it as part of the Brunswick CDP.

Geography
Brunswick Station is located at 43.89528°N, -69.93°W (43.895268, -69.930045).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 12.8 sqkm, of which 12.7 sqkm is land and 0.1 sqkm, or 1.10%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,511 people, 366 households, and 337 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 399.5 PD/sqmi. There were 383 housing units at an average density of 101.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 80.94% White, 10.72% African American, 0.99% Native American, 1.59% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 3.18% from other races, and 2.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.15% of the population.

There were 366 households, out of which 70.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.1% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 7.9% were non-families. 4.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 0.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.14 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 28.1% from 18 to 24, 40.1% from 25 to 44, 2.1% from 45 to 64, and 0.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 23 years. For every 100 females, there were 132.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 142.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $35,066. Males had a median income of $20,806 versus $19,706 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $14,681. About 2.5% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

title: Brunswick Station, Maine


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Cape Elizabeth, Maine

Cape Elizabeth is a town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States. The town is part of the Portland–South Portland–Biddeford, Maine, metropolitan statistical area. As of the 2020 census, Cape Elizabeth had a population of 9,535.

One of the wealthiest towns in the state, Cape Elizabeth is the location of Portland Head Light, which is the oldest lighthouse in Maine. Since 1999, it has hosted the Beach to Beacon 10K road race which starts at Crescent Beach State Park and ends at Portland Head Light.

Cape Elizabeth has a single community school department. The Cape Elizabeth High School's team name is the "Capers".

History
First explorations by the Kingdom of Spain set a map with the location of Cape Elizabeth, naming it "Cabo de Arrecife" in 1525. English explorer Bartholomew Gosnold arrived at Cape Elizabeth in May 1602, during his explorations of what would later be called New England. At the southern tip of the promontory, Richmond Island was visited around 1605 by Samuel de Champlain and was the site of a trading post in 1628. John Smith explored and mapped New England in 1615, and gave names to places mainly based on the names used by Native Americans. When Smith presented his map to King Charles I, he suggested that the king should feel free to change any of the Indian names to English ones. The king made many such changes, but only four survive today, one of which is Cape Elizabeth, which Charles named in honor of his sister, Elizabeth of Bohemia.

The first habitation by Europeans was on Richmond Island. Without title, Walter Bagnall (called "Great Walt") in 1628 established a trading post, dealing in rum and beaver skins. "His principal purpose appears to have been to drive a profitable trade with the Indians," writes historian George J. Varney, "without scruple about his methods." His cheating caught up with him in October 1631, when he was killed by the Indians, who also burned down his trading post.

Two months later, the Plymouth Company granted Richmond Island to Robert Trelawney and Moses Goodyear, merchants of Plymouth, England, who made it a center for fisheries and trade. By 1638, Trelawney employed 60 men in the fisheries. The first settlers on the mainland were George Cleeve and Richard Tucker, who settled in 1630 on the shore opposite the island, near the Spurwink River. They worked at planting, fishing and trading. Two years later they were driven off by John Winter, Trelawny's agent. In 1636, Sir Ferdinando Gorges, lord proprietor of Maine, gave Cleeve and Tucker a grant of 1500 acre including the neck of land called Machegonne—now Portland. In 1643 English Parliamentarian Alexander Rigby bought the large existing Plough of Lygonia patent, which included Cape Elizabeth.

The Cape Elizabeth settlement on the Fore River was known as Purpoodock. It was attacked during King Philip's War in 1675. During King William's War, in Major Benjamin Church's second expedition a year later on September 11, 1690, he arrived with 300 men at Casco Bay. He went up the Androscoggin River to Fort Pejepscot (present-day Brunswick, Maine). From there he went 40 mi upriver and attacked a native village. Three or four native men were shot while retreating; Church discovered five captive New Englanders in the wigwams; six or seven prisoners were summarily killed as an example; and nine prisoners were taken. A few days later, in retaliation, the natives attacked Church at Cape Elizabeth on Purpooduc Point, killing seven of his men and wounding 24 others. On September 26, Church returned to Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

In 1703, during Queen Anne's War, the town was destroyed. It was resettled about 1719 or 1720.

Cape Elizabeth became Maine's 23rd town on November 1, 1765, when it separated from Falmouth, as Portland was then known. Its first town meeting was held on December 2, 1765. South Portland separated in 1895 from Cape Elizabeth, which contains a number of houses designed by John Calvin Stevens.

In 1872, construction of a US Army coast artillery fort began around Portland Head Light, which in 1899 was named Fort Williams, after Major General Seth Williams of the Civil War. The fort was to guard the southern entrance to Portland Harbor. Active between 1899 and 1962, the fort was then purchased by the town for about $200,000. Today, Fort Williams Park includes Portland Head Light and museum, some remains of the military fort, the ruins of Goddard Mansion, tennis courts, a baseball diamond and grandstand, and other recreation facilities. The park is maintained by the town and has a pay display parking system to assist with park repairs.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 45.93 sqmi, of which 14.70 sqmi is land and 31.23 sqmi is water. The nearest city is South Portland. Cape Elizabeth shares a border with South Portland to the north and Scarborough to the west.

The town includes two islands. Ram Island is a small and unoccupied island southwest of Richmond Island. This should not be confused with Ram Island Ledge which contains Ram Island Ledge Light and is within Portland, Maine. The 226 acre Richmond Island, originally inhabited by Native Americans, then English settlers, is now uninhabited except by a small herd of sheep.

Cape Elizabeth is the home of three coastal parks: Fort Williams Park, Two Lights State Park, and Crescent Beach State Park. Additionally, the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust, a private nonprofit corporation, protects 560 acre of land on 22 different parcels for public use, maintaining a large system of connecting non-motorized trails on most.

The town itself has 923 acres of land owned or under easement protection for conservation purposes.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 9,015 people, 3,616 households, and 2,620 families living in the town. The population density was 613.3 PD/sqmi. There were 3,963 housing units at an average density of 269.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.6% White, 0.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 3,616 households, of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.5% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the town was 46.8 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.3% were from 25 to 44; 37.3% were from 45 to 64; and 16.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 9,068 people, 3,488 households, and 2,605 families living in the town. The population density was 615.5 PD/sqmi. There were 3,724 housing units at an average density of 252.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98% White, 0.3% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.99% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.12% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.50% of the population.

There were 3,488 households, out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.7% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.3% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 30.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $144,250 (2022). In 2000, Males had a median income of $61,128 versus $32,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $47,983. About 1.3% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.5% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.

Schools
The Cape Elizabeth School Department consists of Elementary School, Cape Elizabeth Middle School, and Cape Elizabeth High School, all situated in one campus in the town center. The Cape Elizabeth School Department offices are across the street in the Cape Elizabeth Town Hall. Cape Elizabeth is home to Aucocisco School a Special Purpose Private School specializing in students with learning disabilities. the town is also home to many preschools and day care centers. The high school had its first graduating class in 1877.

Cape Elizabeth is home to one of the oldest continually operating preschools in the greater Portland area, Ledgemere Country Day School. The school opened in 1935 and has been operating in the same location ever since, under a number of different owners.

Cape Elizabeth school proposed a bill to update the schools. In November 2022 the vote was rejected as the budget was too high.

Government and politics
Cape Elizabeth has a town council-town manager form of government. The seven-member town council is elected at large on a nonpartisan basis to staggered three-year terms. The school board is also a seven-member body elected at large on a nonpartisan basis to staggered three-year terms.

Town council incumbents (term expires):
 * James M. "Jamie" Garvin (12/2021) Chair
 * Nicole Boucher (12/2023)
 * Valerie J. Deveraux (12/2021)
 * Jeremy A. Gabrielson (12/2021)
 * Gretchen Noonan (12/2023)
 * Caitlin R. Jordan (12/2022)
 * Penelope A. Jordan (12/2022)

The school board incumbents (term expires):
 * Heather Altenburg (12/2021) Chair
 * Kimberly Carr (12/2022) Vice Chair
 * Laura DeNino (12/2021)
 * Cynthia McVeigh (12/2023
 * Philip Saucier (12/2022)
 * Elizabeth Scifres (12/2021)
 * Cynthia R. Voltz (12/2023)

The Town Manager since January 30, 2017, is Matthew E. Sturgis. The Superintendent of Schools is Donna Wolfrom.

Election Results
Cape Elizabeth voted for all Republican presidential candidates from 1968–1988 by double digit margins, then voted Republican narrowly in the three way election of 1992, and has voted for each of the seven Democrat presidential candidates since 1996; five of them by double digits.

Media
Cape Elizabeth is served by a community newspaper, the Cape Courier. The nonprofit, biweekly paper is largely supported by volunteers, and was started by Ellen Van Fleet and Jan Soland in 1988. The Current, a weekly that began publishing in 2001, also serves the town, as well as the neighboring communities of Scarborough and South Portland. The earliest newspaper in town was the Casket, published in 1868 by George Libby, a realtor. The Coast Watch was a weekly newspaper started in 1895, lasting 20 years.

In 1881, the Cape Elizabeth Sentinel was published in Ferry Village, now a part of South Portland. This weekly lasted nearly 30 years.

Sites of interest

 * Beach to Beacon 10K
 * Cape Elizabeth Lights
 * Crescent Beach State Park
 * Fort Williams Park
 * Portland Head Light
 * Ram Island Ledge Light
 * Spurwink Congregational Church
 * Spurwink River
 * Two Lights State Park

Notable people

 * Joan Benoit Samuelson, gold medalist in 1984 Olympic Marathon
 * Joy Williams, fiction writer and essayist
 * Alexander Chee, fiction writer
 * George Cleeve, early settler
 * Eliot Cutler, lawyer, entrepreneur, politician and candidate for Governor in 2010
 * Bette Davis, actress
 * Cynthia Dill, lawyer and 2012 Democratic candidate for United States Senate
 * Clara L. Brown Dyer (1849–1931), artist
 * Clare Egan, Winter biathlete
 * Eleanor Espling, politician
 * Nathaniel Fick, diplomat, entrepreneur, author
 * John Ford, film director
 * Doug Friedman, professional ice hockey player
 * Guy Gannett, newspaper publisher
 * Richard D. Hewes, lawyer, Speaker of the House of the Maine Legislature, state senator, Cumberland County Commissioner
 * William J. Kayatta, Jr., federal Court of Appeals judge
 * Dorothy Bush Koch, sister of former president George W. Bush
 * Henry Kramer, classical pianist
 * Samuel Longfellow, clergyman and hymn writer
 * Jean Ginn Marvin, state legislator
 * Nancy Masterton, state representative
 * Vincent L. McKusick, former Chief Justice of the Maine Supreme Court
 * Gary Merrill, actor
 * Dodge Morgan, sailor, businessman, and publisher
 * Michael Murphy, actor of film, television, and the stage
 * James C. Oliver, US congressman
 * Elizabeth Oakes Smith, poet, writer, and women's rights activist
 * Sidney Toler, actor best known for portraying Charlie Chan

title: Cape Elizabeth, Maine


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Casco, Maine

Casco is a town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States. Casco is included in the Lewiston-Auburn, Maine metropolitan New England city and town area. The population was 3,646 at the 2020 census. Casco includes the villages of Casco, South Casco and Cook Mills. The town borders the east shore of Sebago Lake, and is home to part of Sebago Lake State Park. Casco is part of the Portland–South Portland–Biddeford, Maine metropolitan statistical area. Casco is just under 30 mi from downtown Portland.

Casco is the home of "Casco Days", an annual community fair which takes place in Casco Days Park, always on the last Saturday in July.

History
On January 30, 1767, Raymondtown Plantation was granted by the Massachusetts General Court to Capt. William Raymond of Beverly, Massachusetts, and his company of soldiers for their service with Sir William Phipps in the 1690 Battle of Quebec. It replaced a 1735 grant called Beverly-Canada (now Weare, New Hampshire) which was ruled invalid in 1741 because of a prior claim by the heirs of John Mason. In 1803, Raymondtown Plantation was incorporated as Raymond. The town of Naples was created with land taken in 1838, the same year the western half of Raymond petitioned the legislature to be set off as a township because of its geographical separation behind Rattlesnake Mountain. The petition failed, but three years later another was accepted. On March 18, 1841, Casco was incorporated as a town.

Farmers found the surface of the town uneven, its hard and rocky soil "tolerably productive." Outlets of ponds, however, provided Casco with good sites for water powered mills. The town had four sawmills, four gristmills, a shook mill, a barrel stave mill, four shingle factories, a carriage factory and a tannery. In 1832, the Cumberland and Oxford Canal made Sebago Lake a direct trade route to Portland. Steamboat travel commenced on the waterways in the 1840s, carrying tourists and freight. In 1938, Sebago Lake State Park was established, one of the state's five original state parks.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 38.01 sqmi, of which 31.24 sqmi is land and 6.77 sqmi is water. Casco is drained by the Crooked River and Songo River.

The town is crossed by U.S. Route 302 and state routes 11, 85 and 121. It is bordered by the town of Raymond to the southeast, Naples and Otisfield to the northwest, and Poland to the northeast. The village of Casco, a census-designated place, is located along Route 121 near the northern corner of town. South Casco is located along US 302 between Sebago Lake and Thomas Pond in the southeast corner of the town, and Cook Mills is located along Route 11 near the western border of the town.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,742 people, 1,554 households, and 1,041 families living in the town. The population density was 119.8 PD/sqmi. There were 2,944 housing units at an average density of 94.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.0% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 1,554 households, of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.0% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the town was 42.6 years. 21.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.9% were from 25 to 44; 31.8% were from 45 to 64; and 14.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,469 people, 1,327 households, and 958 families living in the town. The population density was 110.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,958 housing units at an average density of 62.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.95% White, 0.29% African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.52% of the population.

There were 1,327 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $41,629, and the median income for a family was $49,500. Males had a median income of $31,679 versus $25,306 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,306. About 5.3% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
Casco is home to several important roads, both locally and nationally.
 * [[Image:MA Route 11.svg|25px]] Maine State Route 11: The longest state highway in Maine, Route 11 has been the long-time throughway for trucks, particularly lumber trucks. Route 11 is known locally as Poland Springs Road.
 * [[Image:MA Route 35.svg|25px]] Maine State Route 35: Route 35 parallels Route 302 for its entirety of the Casco region. Upon arriving in Naples, 35 runs north along Long Lake towards Harrison.
 * [[Image:MA Route 85.svg|25px]] Maine State Route 85: Known locally as Webbs Mills Road, Route 85 is just under 8 mi. It connects Route 302 and Route 11. The route begins on the Northeast corner of Sebago Lake, runs through the town of Raymond, and then terminates at Route 11.
 * [[Image:MA Route 121.svg|25px]] Maine State Route 121: Known locally as Meadow Road, Route 121 begins at Route 302 on the northeast corner of Sebago Lake. It intersects Route 11 just south of downtown Casco, and then continues into downtown Casco.
 * [[Image:US 302.svg|25px]] US Route 302: Known locally as Roosevelt Trail, Route 302 is the main street of the lakes region. It provides a direct thruway to Portland, and many other large towns in Maine.

Sites of interest

 * Raymond-Casco Historical Society, Museum at Watkins Farm on Route 302 in Casco
 * Nathaniel Hawthorne's boyhood home in Raymond
 * Sebago Lake State Park
 * Netop Summer Camp
 * Seeds of Peace international camp
 * Camp Laurel South, the most expensive four-week summer camp in the United States
 * Camp Cedar
 * Point Sebago Resort

Notable people

 * Luther Gulick, physician, member of Basketball Hall of Fame
 * William LeMessurier, structural engineer
 * Bonnie Titcomb Lewis, state legislator
 * Tony Montanaro, mime artist
 * Susan Augusta Pike Sanders, teacher, clubwoman, author

title: Casco, Maine