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Jackson, Maine

Jackson is a town in Waldo County, Maine, United States. The town was named after General Henry Jackson of the Revolutionary War. The population was 610 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 25.36 sqmi, of which 25.26 sqmi is land and 0.10 sqmi is water. Jackson is drained by North Branch Marsh Stream. It has one pond, Drake Pond (13 acres).

Jackson is located on Route 7, south of U.S. Route 202. It is bordered on the north by Dixmont, on the east by Monroe, on the south by Brooks and on the west by Thondike.

The topography is hilly, with high points at over 1200 ft on Mount Harris and other peaks to the north, remnants of the Appalachian chain. The land area of the township is mostly forested, primarily a second growth northern mixed hardwood forest dominated by ash, poplar, oak, maple, pine, cedar, spruce, tamarack (larch) and hemlock. Forestry and livestock farming are the largest land uses, with hay the most common crop, corn silage the second most common. There are areas that have never been managed or cultivated, particularly bogs and remnant primeval forest in which large pine, hemlock and spruce trees predominate.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 548 people, 237 households, and 152 families residing in the town. The population density was 21.7 PD/sqmi. There were 272 housing units at an average density of 10.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 95.6% White, 0.2% African American, 1.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 237 households, of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.9% were non-families. 29.1% 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 2.31 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the town was 44.6 years. 19.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 36.4% were from 45 to 64; and 13% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.7% male and 49.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 506 people, 204 households, and 135 families residing in the town. The population density was 20.1 PD/sqmi. There were 241 housing units at an average density of 9.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.23% White, 0.99% Native American, and 1.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.40% of the population.

There were 204 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 28.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $26,705, and the median income for a family was $38,571. Males had a median income of $27,159 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,525. About 15.2% of families and 21.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.0% of those under age 18 and 18.4% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Ezra Abbot (1819–1884), noted biblical scholar
 * David Augustus Boody (1837–1930), mayor of Brooklyn, NY, 1892–1893

title: Jackson, Maine


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Knox, Maine

Knox is a town in Waldo County, Maine, United States. The town was named for General Henry Knox, the first United States Secretary of War. The population was 811 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 29.17 sqmi, of which 28.97 sqmi is land and 0.20 sqmi is water. The town is drained by Marsh Stream and Halfmoon Stream. The town is crossed by state routes SR 137, SR 220 and SR 139. It is bordered by the towns of Thorndike to the north, Brooks to the east, Morrill to the southeast, Montville to the southwest, Freedom to the west and Unity to the northwest. Principal bodies of water include Mixer Pond (48 acres) and Dutton Pond (41 acres).

Knox is home to part of Frye Mountain Wildlife Management Area.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 806 people, 313 households, and 223 families living in the town. The population density was 27.8 PD/sqmi. There were 382 housing units at an average density of 13.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.7% White, 1.4% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 1.0% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 313 households, of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.8% were non-families. 20.1% 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 2.58 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the town was 39.6 years. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.2% were from 25 to 44; 30.6% were from 45 to 64; and 12% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 747 people, 283 households, and 208 families living in the town. The population density was 25.6 /mi2. There were 324 housing units at an average density of 11.1 /mi2. The racial makeup of the town was 99.46% White, 0.13% African American, and 0.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.40% of the population.

There were 283 households, out of which 38.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $33,333, and the median income for a family was $39,107. Males had a median income of $26,179 versus $22,386 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,468. About 10.7% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.6% of those under age 18 and 21.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Knox is part of Regional School Unit No. 3. There are six elementary schools, a middle school and a high school in the district.

Charles Brown is the Superintendent of Schools.

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title: Knox, Maine


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Liberty, Maine

Liberty is a town in Waldo County, Maine, United States. The population was 934 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 28.40 sqmi, of which 26.00 sqmi is land and 2.40 sqmi is water. The largest water body in the town is St. George Lake. Other bodies of water include: Stevens Pond (339 acres), Trues Pon (173 acres), Little Pond (69 acres), Cargill Pond (57 acres) and Colby Pond (26 acres). Liberty is served by Maine State Routes SR 3, SR 220 and SR173. It is bordered on the north by Montville, on the east by Searsmont, on the southeast by Appleton, on the southwest by Washington and on the west by Palermo.

Liberty is home to Lake St. George State Park.

2010 census
As of the census of, there were 913 people, 395 households, and 259 families living in the town. The population density was 35.1 PD/sqmi. There were 718 housing units at an average density of 27.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.1% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 395 households, of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.4% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age in the town was 47.2 years. 21.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.1% were from 25 to 44; 38.2% were from 45 to 64; and 14.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.5% male and 48.5% female.

History
The midcoast area of Maine was inhabited by coastal and woodland Native Americans such as the Abenaki (or Wabanaki) until they were mostly dislocated by Europeans beginning in the 17th century.

The first European (English) people moved into the area in and around Liberty in the late 18th century. The first settlement was then known as Davistown Plantation, which is incorporated into neighboring Montville in the early 19th century. Mills in Liberty produced materials that were used in the shipbuilding industry that thrived in nearby coastal towns, such as Waldoboro, during the early 19th century.

In 1827 Liberty separated from Montville and was incorporated as a town.

The middle to late 19th century saw a decline in population and goods produced. This correlates with the decline of the shipbuilding industry.

Notable person

 * Susan Longley, state legislator

title: Liberty, Maine


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Lincolnville, Maine

Lincolnville is a town in Waldo County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,312 at the 2020 census. Lincolnville is the mainland terminal for Maine State Ferry Service transport to Islesboro.

History
Approximately 10,000 years ago, a glacier covered the area to a depth of several thousand feet, carving irregular landforms that survive today. The earliest artifact of European origin was fragments of a 1650–1660 clay pipe, probably a trade good with the native population. First settled in 1770 by Nathan Knight, the town was incorporated in 1802 from Canaan and Ducktrap plantations. It was named for General Benjamin Lincoln, a Revolutionary War General—second-in-command to George Washington at Yorktown—and friend of Henry Knox.

In an 1807 vote to separate from Massachusetts, it was one of three coastal communities to push for separation (with Bath and Brunswick).

On October 22, 1844, local members of the Millerite sect climbed Megunticook Mountain to await the end of the world and the Second Coming. The event was dubbed the Great Disappointment. They hadn't prepared for the winter, so other Lincolnville residents housed them to help them survive the winter months.

The first school in Lincolnville was a three-sided log cabin behind Nathan Knight's home with a perpendicular ledge for a fourth wall; the ledge served to support a blackboard.

Lamb School was one of the other earlier schools in Lincolnville owned by the Lamb family. It closed in 1912. A sign put up by the Lincolnville Historical Society is now in its place.

Over the years, the population continued to grow until it was incorporated in 1802. A bicentennial celebration was celebrated by the town in 2002.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 43.65 sqmi, of which 37.34 sqmi is land and 6.31 sqmi is water. Located along the western side of Penobscot Bay, Lincolnville is drained by the Ducktrap River. Principal bodies of water include Megunticook Lake, Norton Pond (123 acres), Coleman Pond (225 acres), Moody Pond (61 acres), and Levenseller Pond (34 acres).

The town is served by U.S. Route 1, and Maine State Routes 173, 52, and 235. It is bordered by Belmont on the north, Northport on the northeast, Penobscot Bay on the east, Camden on the south, Hope on the west and Searsmont on the northwest.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,164 people, 959 households, and 635 families living in the town. The population density was 58.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,465 housing units at an average density of 39.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.9% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 959 households, of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.8% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.70.

The median age in the town was 47.5 years. 19.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 35.8% were from 45 to 64; and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,042 people, 846 households, and 605 families living in the town. The population density was 54.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,272 housing units at an average density of 34.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.78% White, 0.05% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races, and 0.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.83% of the population.

There were 846 households, out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.4% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% 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.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.1% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 29.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $42,273, and the median income for a family was $48,500. Males had a median income of $32,006 versus $28,077 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,621. About 7.0% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.8% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Lincolnville is part of School Union 69 (with the Towns of Hope and Appleton), which operates the Lincolnville Central School (LCS), for grades preK–8 and is part of the Five Town Consolidated School District (with the towns of Hope, Appleton, Rockport and Camden), which operates Camden Hills Regional High School. Kate Clark is the Superintendent of School Union 69 and Maria Libby is the Superintendent of the Five Town CSD. The principal of LCS is Justin Bennett as of the 2023-2024 school year.

Notable people

 * Tim Boetsch, mixed martial artist
 * John Burstein, actor, creator and performer of Slim Goodbody
 * Jon Fishman, drummer, Phish
 * Elizabeth Hand, author
 * Alex Katz, artist
 * Eli Pariser, political activist
 * Levi Rackliffe, California state treasurer
 * Bidu Sayão, opera soprano
 * Neil Welliver, artist

title: Lincolnville, Maine


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Monroe, Maine

Monroe is a town in Waldo County, Maine, United States named for President James Monroe. The population was 931 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 39.03 sqmi, of which 38.92 sqmi is land and 0.11 sqmi is water. Principal bodies of water include: Chase Bog Pond (67 acres), Basin Pond (28 acres), Lily Pond (27 acres), Thistle Pond (16 acres) and Northern Pond (15 acres).

Monroe is located at the intersection of Routes 139 and 141. It is bordered on the north by Newburgh, on the east by Winterport and Frankfort, one the south by Swanville, on the southwest by Brooks, on the west by Jackson and on the northwest by Dixmont.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 890 people, 402 households, and 247 families living in the town. The population density was 22.9 PD/sqmi. There were 461 housing units at an average density of 11.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.6% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 402 households, of which 22.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.6% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.77.

The median age in the town was 47.5 years. 17.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23% were from 25 to 44; 38.3% were from 45 to 64; and 16.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 882 people, 355 households, and 237 families living in the town. The population density was 22.7 people per square mile (8.8/km$2$). There were 421 housing units at an average density of 10.8 per square mile (4.2/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 98.87% White, 0.11% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.11% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57% of the population.

There were 355 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 22.8% 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 2.48 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $32,250, and the median income for a family was $39,375. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $22,212 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,200. About 15.6% of families and 17.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.9% of those under age 18 and 12.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Monroe, Maine


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Montville, Maine

Montville is a town in Waldo County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,020 at the 2020 census.

History
The area that is now the town of Montville was originally inhabited by the Wawenoec Indians.

Between 1629 and 1631 The Council of New England divided Maine into three major regions, and the region that now contains Montville was purchased by the brigadier general Samuel Waldo, for whom Waldo County in now named. The first evidence of European activity in Montville itself comes from about 1720, when timber was harvested in the area. Among the trees cut were white pines, which were used as ship masts by the British Royal Navy. The first permanent settlement by Europeans in Montville occurred in 1780, when James Davis moved to the area from Massachusetts. The settlement he founded was named the Davistown Plantation, after James Davis, and grew to encompass all of modern day Montville & Liberty. By 1790 there were six families living on the Davistown Plantation, by 1800 that number had grown to 50 families. Davistown was incorporated on February 18, 1807, under the name Montville, the French word for "mountain town". Twenty years later the southern part of Montville split off, and was incorporated as the town of Liberty.

The patent originally claimed by Samuel Waldo later came under the ownership of Henry Knox, George Washington's secretary of war. In the late 18th and early 19th century, there was an ongoing dispute between the settlers of the region and Knox over who held rightful ownership of the land. This was part of a larger conflict between the poor settlers of Mid Coast Maine and the proprietors who owned the land. The settlers believed that ownership of land meant that you had "improved" it by clearing it of trees, planting crops or building fences. Conversely, the proprietors believed that ownership of land was decided by government-granted deeds. The proprietors attempted to divide the land they claimed into lots so that they could tax the settlers there, but the settlers resisted this and banded together to stop surveying in their settlements. The homesteaders called themselves Liberty Men (likely where the town Liberty's name comes from), and used mainly intimidation tactics to scare off surveyors who entered into their dominion. On September 5, 1815, a group of Liberty men attacked the Marshall Springs hotel in Montville, in a raid against Joseph H. Pierce Jr, an agent for the twenty associates. The twenty associates were the group that took over Henry Knox's land claims after he died in 1806.

Through the first four decades of the 19th century, Montville's population rapidly increased. The land was largely deforested, and many farms were started in the area. Saw mills in Montville and Liberty processed wood, which was then transported to the coast to be used in shipbuilding. Montville and Liberty also became a center of coopering, (barrel making) with many of the barrels produced there either being used by fishermen to store their catch, or as lime casts by brick masons in cites to the south, such as Portland Maine or Boston Massachusetts. Montville reached its peak population in 1840, at which time there were 2,153 people living in the area. After this Montville's population went into a steady decline for the next 120 years, reaching its low in 1960 with just 366 people. Its population has since rebounded somewhat, and as of the 2020 census sits at 1,020 people. The drastic decrease in population meant that former farmland was allowed to re-wild, and today the vast majority of Montville's land is forested.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 43.14 sqmi, of which 42.66 sqmi is land and 0.48 sqmi is water. Principle bodies of water are Trues Pond (173 acres), Kingdom Bog (90 acres), Ledge Pond (24 acres) and Mud Pond (15 acres). The town is crossed by state routes SR 220 and SR 3. It borders the towns of Knox to the northeast, Morrill to the east, Searsmont to the southeast, Liberty to the southwest, Palermo to the west and Freedom to the northwest. The Town Office is located on 414 Center Road.

Montville is home to part of Frye Mountain Wildlife Management Area. It is also home to part of James Dorso (Ruffingham Meadow) WMA.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,032 people, 433 households, and 294 families living in the town. The population density was 24.2 PD/sqmi. There were 553 housing units at an average density of 13.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.1% White, 0.4% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 433 households, of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.1% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% 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 2.83.

The median age in the town was 43.6 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.1% were from 25 to 44; 32.8% were from 45 to 64; and 14.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,002 people, 391 households, and 279 families living in the town. The population density was 23.5 /mi2. There were 483 housing units at an average density of 11.3 /mi2. The racial makeup of the town was 98.00% White, 0.10% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.90% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.00% of the population.

There were 391 households, out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.1% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.4% were non-families. 21.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $32,434, and the median income for a family was $37,917. Males had a median income of $25,391 versus $23,583 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,112. About 9.9% of families and 14.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.0% of those under age 18 and 12.2% of those age 65 or over.

Historic Sites in Montville

 * Ebenezer Knowlton House

Notable people

 * Ebenezer Knowlton, U.S. Representative from Maine, Free Will Baptist minister, and co-founder of Bates College in Lewiston, Maine
 * Carol Weston, state legislator
 * Stanley Zeigler, state legislator

title: Montville, Maine


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Morrill, Maine

Morrill is a town in Waldo County, Maine, United States. The population was 971 at the 2020 census.

History
Morrill is situated in the central part of Waldo County, 6½ miles west of Belfast. The surface of the town is uneven, but with very little waste land. Morey and Rowe hills are probably the highest elevations, though these have no great altitude. The soil is sandy in parts, and in others clay loam. Hay and potatoes are the chief crops. The usual forest trees of the region thrive here. Cross Pond, in this town, contains about 100 acre, and another—Dolliff—about 50 acre. The chief water-power is at the village on the east on the Passagassawakeag Stream. There are here shingle and stave mills, and a horse-rake factory. Morrill is on the Belfast and Kendall’s Mills stage-line. The nearest railroad station is at Belfast. The town roads are very good. There is one bridge 120 ft in length, constructed of stone and timber.

Morrill was incorporated March 3, 1855; being named in honor of Hon. Anson P. Morrill, then governor of the State. The first settlements were made by James Weymouth, Benjamin Smith, Joseph Corning and Nathaniel Cushman, in 1801 and 1802. They purchased their lands of General Henry Knox, proprietor under the Waldo Patent.

The climate of this town is regarded as quite healthful. There are four inhabitants past eighty years of age, and four between seventy and eighty. The Grange has a good building here, which is used as a townhall. There is a Methodist society in the town, and a Union meetinghouse at the village. The town has five public schoolhouses. The entire school property is valued at $2,500. The valuation of estates in 1870 was $133,099. In 1880 it was $122,098. The rate of taxation in the latter was for money tax, 42 mills on the dollar. The population in 1870 was 523. In 1880 it was 494.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 17.05 sqmi, of which 16.56 sqmi is land and 0.49 sqmi is water. Principal bodies of water include Smiths Mill Pond (81 acres) and Cross Pond (159 acres). It is bounded on the north by Knox, to the east by Waldo and Belfast, south by Belmont, and west by Searsmont and Montville.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 884 people, 337 households, and 242 families residing in the town. The population density was 53.4 PD/sqmi. There were 379 housing units at an average density of 22.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.3% White, 0.2% African American, 1.1% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 337 households, of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.2% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% 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 3.06.

The median age in the town was 40.9 years. 25.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 29.6% were from 45 to 64; and 13.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 774 people, 299 households, and 217 families residing in the town. The population density was 46.7 PD/sqmi. There were 331 housing units at an average density of 20.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.93% White, 0.13% Native American, 0.65% Asian, and 1.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.39% of the population.

There were 299 households, out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.4% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% 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 3.00.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $34,583, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $29,750 versus $25,096 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,596. About 13.0% of families and 13.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over.

Quantabacook Lake
Recreation

Quantabacook Lake – Along with nearby ponds, a 15 mi stretch of the St. George River, from Appleton to Warren, supports an assemblage of rare plants, invertebrates, and natural communities that is found nowhere else in central or coastal Maine. The River meanders from its headwaters above Quantabacook Lake southward through Searsmont, Appleton, Union, and Warren. An outstanding unpatterned fern ecosystem abuts the northeast end of Quantabacook Lake. Boat access is available off Route 3. Look and listen for Loons once you're on the water.

Nature & Wildlife Sanctuary

A privately owned nature and wildlife sanctuary is at the head (north) of Quantabacook Lake along Route 3, this sanctuary includes a small islet Converse Island approximately 2 acre in size, and a few rock outcroppings in Quantabacook Lake. (Location coordinates: 44.4022, −69.16799)

Local landmarks
Local landmarks include Bartlett Stream Reservoir (44.4084073, −69.2211529), Converse Island (44.3999002, −69.1740011), Dolliff Pond (44.4211851, −69.1903184), Green Wood Cemetery (44.4259067, −69.2414312), Hillcrest Cemetery (44.4081297, −69.2133748), Little Pond (44.3881302, −69.1972633), Merrill Point (44.4050744, −69.1839293), Morey Hill (44.4397959, −69.1861516), Quantabacook Lake (44.3889637, −69.1772626), Quantabacook Lake Dam (44.3700751, −69.1828183), Ruffingham Meadow State Game Management Area (44.4078516, −69.2392090), Ruffingham Meadows Dam (44.4084073, −69.2211529), Sheep Island (44.3925747, −69.1803182), Thompson Brook (44.4128516, −69.2311532), Wilson Brook (44.4022966, −69.1958743), Witcher Swamp (44.3809077, −69.2417093), Wood Island (44.4050744, −69.1836516).

Education
Ames Elementary—Gladys Weymouth Schools

Weymouth School is located in Morrill. It contains six classrooms: two each for kindergarten, first and second grades. Support services include one special ed tech, and a Reading Recover/literacy teacher. We have one full-time administrative assistant that serves both schools, one custodian and one kitchen cook.

Ames School is located in Searsmont. It contains eight classrooms: two third, two fourth and two fifth grade classrooms and one behavior day treatment program. New to our school this year is the Pre-K program that services four year olds from the Tri-Town area. This classroom has a full-time teacher, one full time assistant teacher and a part-time ed tech. It is a full day program. Support staff include four ed techs who support day treatment students inclusively in regular ed classrooms, one special education teacher who supports students inclusively in their classrooms and works with the ed tech at the Weymouth School to deliver services there for K–2 students, a literacy teacher, one secretary, a custodian and one kitchen cook.

title: Morrill, Maine


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Northport, Maine

Northport is a town on Penobscot Bay in Waldo County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,550 at the 2020 census. The coastal Bayside residential area is home to over one hundred Victorian seaside cottages, a marina, and the Cobe Estate.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 34.99 sqmi, of which 23.78 sqmi is land and 11.21 sqmi is water. Principal bodies of water include: Pitcher Pond (370 acres),Knight Pond (95 acres) and Belfast Reservoir #1 (37 acres).

Northport is served by U.S. Route 1 and Maine State Route 52. The town is bordered by Belfast on the north, Belmont on the west and Lincolnville on the south and Penobscot Bay on the east.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,520 people, 681 households, and 429 families living in the town. The population density was 63.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,162 housing units at an average density of 48.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.1% White, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 681 households, of which 25.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.0% were non-families. 29.5% 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 2.23 and the average family size was 2.74.

The median age in the town was 47.8 years. 19.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.4% were from 25 to 44; 34.3% were from 45 to 64; and 20.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,331 people, 566 households, and 369 families living in the town. The population density was 56.2 PD/sqmi. There were 943 housing units at an average density of 39.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.05% White, 0.08% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.45% of the population.

There were 566 households, out of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% 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 2.83.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 21.9% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 31.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $39,435, and the median income for a family was $45,000. Males had a median income of $31,193 versus $26,875 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,438. About 6.0% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.0% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over.

Bayside
Bayside is a coastal residential area of Northport. The Bayside Historic District contains over one hundred Victorian seaside cottages, a marina and the Cobe Estate.

The village is laid out on narrow roads branching off of two main streets that pass through. From the north, Bayside Road exits U.S. Route 1 before forking just beyond Edna Drinkwater Elementary School: to the north, closer to the coast, is Shore Road, while a few yards inland is Bluff Road. The two roads merge as Bluff Road before rejoining Route 1 at the southern end of the village, near Saturday Cove. Main Street runs north-to-south between the marina and Bluff Road.

At the village's marina, a row of Victorian houses reminiscent of San Francisco's Painted ladies lines Park Row, which bounds Ruggles Park on its western side. The Northport Inn formerly stood at the top of Ruggles Park. It burned down in 1919.

title: Northport, Maine


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Palermo, Maine

Palermo is a town in Waldo County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,570 at the 2020 census. Palermo is included in the Augusta, Maine, micropolitan New England City and Town Area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 43.57 sqmi, of which 40.56 sqmi is land and 3.01 sqmi is water, chiefly Sheepscot Pond. Other ponds include: Branch Pond (310 acres), Beech Pond (59 acres), Jump Pond (51 acres), Belden Pond (24 acres), Foster (Crotch) Pond (32 acres), Bowler (Belton) Pond (35 acres), Chisholm Pond (42 acres) and Turner Pond (199 acres).

Palermo is bordered by Albion and Freedom to the north, Montville and Liberty to the east, Somerville and Washington to the south and China to the west. The town is served by Route 3.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,535 people, 623 households, and 461 families living in the town. The population density was 37.8 PD/sqmi. There were 975 housing units at an average density of 24.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.5% White, 0.5% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 623 households, of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.0% were non-families. 19.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.78.

The median age in the town was 43.8 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 32.7% were from 45 to 64; and 15.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,220 people, 491 households, and 363 families living in the town. The population density was 30.1 PD/sqmi. There were 789 housing units at an average density of 19.5 per square mile (7.5/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 97.70% White, 0.33% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.33% Asian, and 1.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.25% of the population.

There were 491 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.1% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $34,375, and the median income for a family was $37,431. Males had a median income of $29,464 versus $23,365 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,827. About 15.6% of families and 18.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.0% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Palermo is part of the Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit.

The school district's website is http://www.svrsu.org/.

Palermo's elementary school (K–8th) is Palermo Consolidated School. This school usually has about 140 students.

Most children from Palermo Consolidated School continue their education at Erskine Academy in South China, Maine.

Notable people

 * Frank P. Bennett (1853–1933), was an American journalist, magazine publisher and politician who served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives; he married Nancy L. Greeley of Palermo, Maine
 * Frank P. Bennett, Jr. (1878–1965), was an American politician, banker, and editor who served in the Massachusetts General Court. Born in Palermo, Maine
 * Harry Vaughn Cail (1913–2008), was an American sport shooter. He competed in the 50 m rifle event at the 1948 Summer Olympics. Lived in Palermo
 * Martin Greeley (1814–1899), was an American farmer and politician. Born in Palermo, Maine
 * Daniel Darwin Pratt (1813–1877), was a United States Senator from Indiana. Born in Palermo, Maine
 * Katrina Smith, (born 1973 or 1974), state legislator

title: Palermo, Maine


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Prospect, Maine

Prospect is a town in Waldo County, Maine, United States. The population was 698 at the 2020 census.

The most prominent landmark in Prospect is Fort Knox, a large 19th-century fort. It is now a major tourist attraction, as is the Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory.

History
Originally part of Frankfort, it was settled in 1759 when Fort Pownall was completed at Fort Point on Cape Jellison. Prospect was set off and incorporated in 1794. Land was then set off from Prospect in 1845 to form part of Searsport. Stockton (later Stockton Springs) was set off and incorporated in 1857. Shipbuilding was an early industry. By 1859, the town had one gristmill, three sawmills and a shingle mill. Construction on Fort Knox began in 1844, using granite from Mount Waldo in Frankfort. It was built to defend the Penobscot River and the lumber port of Bangor during the Aroostook War. Although never fully completed, work on the huge defense stopped in 1869.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 20.20 sqmi, of which 18.09 sqmi is land and 2.11 sqmi is water. Drained by the south branch of the Marsh River, Prospect is situated along the west bank of the Penobscot River.

The town is crossed by U.S. Route 1, U.S. Route 1A, Maine State Route 3 and Maine State Route 174.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 709 people, 291 households, and 197 families living in the town. The population density was 39.2 PD/sqmi. There were 337 housing units at an average density of 18.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.4% White, 0.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.1% Asian, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3% of the population.

There were 291 households, of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.3% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% 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 2.84.

The median age in the town was 44.3 years. 21.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 36% were from 45 to 64; and 12.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.6% male and 48.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 642 people, 253 households, and 190 families living in the town. The population density was 35.5 PD/sqmi. There were 286 housing units at an average density of 15.8 per square mile (6.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 98.60% White, 0.16% Native American, and 1.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.16% of the population.

There were 253 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.9% were non-families. 19.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,607, and the median income for a family was $41,406. Males had a median income of $32,292 versus $24,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,243. About 7.6% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.2% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Joseph Plumb Martin, Revolutionary War era soldier, noted for publishing accounts of his military service
 * Freeman McGilvery, Civil War era artillery officer
 * Ephraim K. Smart, US congressman

Sites of interest

 * Fort Knox
 * Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory

title: Prospect, Maine


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Searsmont, Maine

Searsmont is a town in Waldo County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,400 at the 2020 census.

History
Located at the junction of several well-marked Indian trails, Searsmont was originally called Quantabacook. The town was a part of the Waldo Patent purchased by a consortium of wealthy Boston investors that included David Sears. First settled in 1804 and called Fraternity Village by Ben Ames Williams, it was incorporated on February 5, 1814, as Searsmont, named after its proprietor.

The town was noted for its productive soil, water power and abundant forests of white pine. By 1859, when the population was 1,693, it had 15 sawmills and two gristmills. In 1886, it had five lumber mills; three cooperages; a sash; blind and pump factory; four carriage factories; a tannery; a boot and shoe factory; and a coffin and bedstead factory.

Today, Searsmont continues its lumbering heritage with one mill in town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has an area of 39.15 sqmi, of which 37.74 sqmi is land and 1.41 sqmi is water. Adjacent to Quantabacook Lake (665 acres), Searsmont is drained by the St. George River. Other ponds include Levenseller Pond (34 acres), Lawry Pond (85 acres), Ruffingham Meadow (51 acres) and Little Pond (42 acres).

The town is served by state routes 3, 131 and 173. It is bordered on the northeast by Morrill, on the east by Belmont, on the south by Lincolnville, on the southwest by Appleton and on the northwest by Liberty and Montville.

Searsmont is home to part of the James Dorso (Ruffingham Meadow) WMA.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,392 people, 577 households, and 377 families living in the town. The population density was 36.9 PD/sqmi. There were 741 housing units at an average density of 19.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.8% White, 0.5% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3% of the population.

There were 577 households, of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.7% were non-families. 26.9% 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 2.41 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the town was 41 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.1% were from 25 to 44; 31.9% were from 45 to 64; and 11.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,174 people, 478 households, and 319 families living in the town. The population density was 31.1 PD/sqmi. There were 617 housing units at an average density of 16.3 per square mile (6.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 98.55% White, 0.77% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.68% of the population.

There were 478 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,708, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $28,088 versus $24,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,118. About 7.0% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.9% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Peter Broderick, musician and composer
 * Edwin Denby, poet, dance critic, and novelist
 * Charles West Kendall, lawyer, editor, and US congressman

title: Searsmont, Maine


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Stockton Springs, Maine

Stockton Springs is a town in Waldo County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,533 at the 2020 census. Stockton Springs is home to Fort Point State Park and Fort Point Light, both located on Fort Point, a peninsula on Cape Jellison.

History
Part of the Waldo Patent, it was first settled about 1759, the year Governor Thomas Pownall completed Fort Pownall on Fort Point. The defense was intended to guard the mouth of the Penobscot River estuary during the French and Indian War. Fort Pownall was burned in 1775 and 1779 by the British themselves, to prevent it from falling into the hands of Americans.

On February 29, 1794, the area was incorporated as part of Prospect, but then set off and incorporated as a town on March 13, 1857, named Stockton after a port in England. In 1859, businesses included four sawmills, three shingle mills, two lath mills, one carding machine, one cloth-dressing mill, one tannery, four shipyards, six blacksmith shops, and several mechanic shops. By 1886, it also had a shoe factory, cheese factory, a door, sash and blind factory, cask and barrel makers, and a clothing factory. On February 5, 1889, the town's name was changed to Stockton Springs in anticipation of bottling local spring water. When sediment was discovered in the bottles, however, the plan was abandoned.

Cape Jellison developed into a bustling port. Between 1905 and 1907, three huge wooden piers were built, the biggest 1,750 ft in length. The Bangor & Aroostook Railroad transported goods to and from the docks. An immense warehouse held potatoes from Aroostook County until schooners could deliver them elsewhere. The wharves were destroyed in a fire on November 8, 1924, ending the harbor's industrial era.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 29.83 sqmi, of which 19.64 sqmi is land and 10.19 sqmi is water. Stockton Springs is located on Penobscot Bay, part of the Gulf of Maine, Atlantic Ocean.

The town is crossed by U.S. Route 1, U.S. Route 1A and Maine State Route 3.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,591 people, 694 households, and 471 families residing in the town. The population density was 81.0 PD/sqmi. There were 939 housing units at an average density of 47.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.7% White, 0.4% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 694 households, of which 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.1% were non-families. Of all households, 25.1% were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.70.

The median age in the town was 49.9 years. Of residents, 17.3% were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.3% were from 25 to 44; 37.4% were from 45 to 64; and 20.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,481 people, 628 households, and 428 families residing in the town. The population density was 75.6 PD/sqmi. There were 750 housing units at an average density of 38.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.69% White, 0.41% African American, 0.54% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.07% from other races, and 1.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.81% of the population.

There were 628 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. Of all households, 24.7% were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 29.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $37,050, and the median income for a family was $42,847. Males had a median income of $34,886 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,370. About 8.5% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.8% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.

Sites of interest

 * Fort Point Light
 * Fort Pownall Memorial

title: Stockton Springs, Maine


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Swanville, Maine

Swanville is a town in Waldo County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,377 at the 2020 census.

History
The town of Swanville lies within the Muscongus Patent of 1630, which from 1720 was known as the Waldo Patent. It was incorporated on February 19, 1818 (or 1819 ), following a petition made in November 1816 by James Leach and 37 others. Before that time, it was known variously as "The Plantation of Swan", "Swan's Plantation", and "Swan's Tract". Late 19th century industries included farming, brick-making, soap-making, and quarrying. The Oak Hill Quarry opened in 1872, producing a dark blue-gray granite that was used for paving stones.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 21.64 sqmi, of which 19.72 sqmi is land and 1.92 sqmi is water. The two largest water bodies in the town are Swan Lake (1364 acres, some of which is in the towns of Searsport and Frankfort), and Toddy Pond (160 acres, some of which is in the town of Brooks.

The Town of Swanville has a dam owned and operated by Maine Hydro, now known as Goose River Hydro, Inc., which also owns the water rights. In 1979, an agreement was brokered between the towns of Swanville, Frankfort, Searsport and Goose River Hydro, Inc. The agreement covers water levels as well as Goose River Hydro's responsibility for dam and land surrounding it. In the late 19th century, the dam was operated by the Belfast Paper Mill Company and used only intermittently.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,388 people, 558 households, and 368 families living in the town. The population density was 70.4 PD/sqmi. There were 793 housing units at an average density of 40.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 558 households, of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.1% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 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 2.97.

The median age in the town was 40.2 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.5% were from 25 to 44; 33.3% were from 45 to 64; and 10.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,357 people, 522 households, and 371 families living in the town. The population density was 68.7 PD/sqmi. There were 730 housing units at an average density of 36.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.54% White, 0.15% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.15% Asian, and 2.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.11% of the population.

There were 522 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 22.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $31,417, and the median income for a family was $35,833. Males had a median income of $28,083 versus $19,861 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,483. About 10.5% of families and 14.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.8% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: Swanville, Maine


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Thorndike, Maine

Thorndike is a town in Waldo County, Maine, United States. The town was named after Israel Thorndike, a landowner. The population was 774 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 25.26 sqmi, all land. The town is drained by Halfmoon Stream. The town is crossed by state routes SR 220 and SR 139.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 890 people, 330 households, and 232 families living in the town. The population density was 35.2 PD/sqmi. There were 396 housing units at an average density of 15.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.5% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 330 households, of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.7% were non-families. 20.6% 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 2.70 and the average family size was 3.16.

The median age in the town was 38 years. 27.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 25.9% were from 45 to 64; and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.6% male and 48.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 712 people, 279 households, and 201 families living in the town. The population density was 28.2 PD/sqmi. There were 337 housing units at an average density of 13.3 per square mile (5.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 99.02% White, 0.14% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.28% Asian, and 0.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.28% of the population.

There were 279 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 19.7% 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 2.54 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $26,786, and the median income for a family was $29,479. Males had a median income of $24,375 versus $24,018 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,090. About 14.9% of families and 17.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.6% of those under age 18 and 26.3% of those age 65 or over.

title: Thorndike, Maine


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Troy, Maine

Troy is a town in Waldo County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,018 at the 2020 census.

History
Settled in approximately 1801 as Bridge's Plantation, it was incorporated as the Town of Kingville on February 22, 1812. The town's name was changed to Joy in 1815, Montgomery in 1826, and finally to Troy in 1826.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.92 sqmi, of which 34.92 sqmi is land and 1.00 sqmi is water, chiefly Carlton Pond and bordering on Unity Pond.

Troy is served by U.S. Route 202 and Maine State Route 220. It is bordered by Detroit and Plymouth on the north, Dixmont on the east, Jackson on the southeast, Thorndike on the south, Unity on the southwest and Burnham on the west.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,030 people, 414 households, and 303 families living in the town. The population density was 29.5 PD/sqmi. There were 476 housing units at an average density of 13.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 95.6% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 414 households, of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.8% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% 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 2.83.

The median age in the town was 43.1 years. 22.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 32% were from 45 to 64; and 15.4% 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 963 people, 365 households, and 274 families living in the town. The population density was 27.7 PD/sqmi. There were 420 housing units at an average density of 12.1 per square mile (4.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 97.40% White, 0.83% Native American, 0.31% Asian, and 1.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.10% of the population.

There were 365 households, out of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.7% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.7% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $30,052, and the median income for a family was $34,375. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $21,438 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,027. About 8.3% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.7% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.

title: Troy, Maine


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Waldo, Maine

Waldo is a town in Waldo County, Maine, United States. The population was 795 at the 2020 census. It is the home town of Heather Hemmens, who is known for her role on Hellcats.

History
The area was once part of the Waldo Patent, a large tract of land owned by Brigadier-General Samuel Waldo of Boston. It was first settled in 1811 by Henry Davidson, then organized as Waldo Plantation on July 6, 1821. The town was incorporated by the legislature on March 17, 1845, taking the name of its early proprietor.

A large portion of Waldo was rocky and uneven, unfit for cultivation. Some parts had arable soil, however, producing excellent farms and prosperous farmers. The town became noted for prize-winning cattle. It was also known for its forests, with much of the timber used for Belfast shipbuilding. The Wescott Stream provided water power, and by 1859 Waldo had seven busy sawmills. It also had one gristmill, some shingle machines, and a tannery. In 1870, the Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad began operating, its trains passing through the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 19.30 sqmi, of which 19.29 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water. Waldo is drained by the Passagassawakeag River and Wescott Stream.

The town is served by state routes 7, 131, 137 and 203. It is bordered by Brooks on the north, Swanville on the east, Belfast on the south and Morrill on the west.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 762 people, 332 households, and 219 families living in the town. The population density was 39.5 PD/sqmi. There were 373 housing units at an average density of 19.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.9% White, 0.3% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.1% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 332 households, of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.0% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 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 2.78.

The median age in the town was 42.9 years. 19.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.2% were from 25 to 44; 34.3% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 52.2% male and 47.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 733 people, 290 households, and 207 families living in the town. The population density was 37.8 PD/sqmi. There were 313 housing units at an average density of 16.1 per square mile (6.2/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 96.59% White, 0.55% African American, 0.95% Native American, 0.27% Asian, and 1.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.09% of the population.

There were 290 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.2% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.2% 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 2.96.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $29,063, and the median income for a family was $38,125. Males had a median income of $25,341 versus $21,771 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,030. About 12.4% of families and 16.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.2% of those under age 18 and 18.4% of those age 65 or over.

title: Waldo, Maine


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Addison, Maine

Addison is a town in Washington County, Maine, United States. The town was named after English author Joseph Addison. The population was 1,148 as of the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 100.47 sqmi, of which 42.44 sqmi is land and 58.03 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,266 people, 529 households, and 359 families residing in the town. The population density was 29.8 PD/sqmi. There were 809 housing units at an average density of 19.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.4% White, 0.5% African American, 1.7% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 529 households, of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.1% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.77.

The median age in the town was 45.1 years. 20.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 30.9% were from 45 to 64; and 19.3% 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 1,209 people, 489 households, and 341 families with a population density of 28.5 /mi2, and 723 housing units at an average density of 17.1 /mi2. The racial makeup of the town was 98.10% White, 0.58% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.08% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.17% of the population.

There were 489 households, out of which 31.1% of which had children under the age of 18 living in them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the town, the population was spread, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $26,083, and the median income for a family was $30,000. Males had a median income of $22,432 versus $18,194 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,951. About 14.7% of families and 20.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.9% of those under age 18 and 16.6% of those age 65 or over.

Recreation
Recreational opportunities include walking trails, beaches, islands, and parks.

Cemeteries

 * Addison Point and West Side
 * Church Hill Cemetery
 * Nash Cemetery at Addison Point on West Branch Stream
 * Dyer Cemetery on the llama farm property
 * Cemetery on Nat Lord property, (in Harrington)
 * Ramsdell's Cove Cemetery, (in Harrington)
 * Wescogus
 * Wescogus Cemetery on Tracy corner
 * Norton Cemetery, on the road to Wescogus
 * Merritt Cemetery, behind the gravel pit on Route 187
 * Marshall/Sawyer Cemetery in John Foss field
 * Indian River. Basin and along the south part of Route 187
 * Indian River Cemetery, (in Jonesport)
 * Leighton Cemetery at Hall's Hill
 * Zebediah Alley family, on Crowley Island
 * Crowley's Island Cemetery
 * William Gray family Cemetery on Basin Road
 * Hiram Tabbutt family Cemetery
 * Carver Cemetery on the Lang's Quarry Road
 * Basin Cemetery
 * Cemetery near Margaret Stevens (none found)
 * Batson Cemetery, near Ronnie Look
 * Newberry Cemetery near, Austin Lamson
 * Kelley Cemetery near the shore
 * Chandler Cemetery on Bickford Point
 * Joyville Cemetery
 * Doyle Island
 * East Side
 * Norton Family Cemetery, behind Carlton Norton's
 * Look Family Cemetery, north of Walter Batson's
 * Look Cemetery
 * Sheila L. Batson Cemetery
 * Eastside Cemetery
 * Graves at Three Brooks (none found)
 * Look Graves behind Preble house
 * Foster, Hinkley, Irons & Norton graves, near Stoddard House
 * Look and Redimarker, behind Shirley Redimarker's
 * Farnsworth graves in Walter Batson's pasture
 * South Addison and Cape Split
 * South Addison Cemetery
 * Cape Split Cemetery
 * Ladd-Look Family Cemetery
 * Wass Cemetery near Miranda Thompson house
 * Harry and Vesta Wass Cemetery
 * Tabbutt Cemetery, across from Lea Reiber field
 * Christopher Wass Cemetery

Notable person

 * Henry Plummer (1832–1864), sheriff and outlaw leader of The Innocents, in Bannack, Montana, Idaho Territory

title: Addison, Maine


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Alexander, Maine

Alexander is a town in Washington County, Maine, United States. The population was 525 at the 2020 census. The town is named for Alexander Baring, 1st Baron Ashburton, the British negotiator of the Webster–Ashburton Treaty which ended the Aroostook War in 1838–1839.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 45.65 sqmi, of which 40.14 sqmi is land and 5.51 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 499 people, 223 households, and 156 families living in the town. The population density was 12.4 PD/sqmi. There were 399 housing units at an average density of 9.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.2% White, 1.0% Native American, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 223 households, of which 25.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.0% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% 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 2.58.

The median age in the town was 49.8 years. 16.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21% were from 25 to 44; 41.4% were from 45 to 64; and 16% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 514 people, 196 households, and 150 families living in the town. The population density was 13.0 people per square mile (5.0/km$2$). There were 359 housing units at an average density of 9.1 per square mile (3.5/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 98.05% White, 0.19% African American, 0.78% Native American, and 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.19% of the population.

There were 196 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.3% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.0% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% 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 2.97.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $29,306, and the median income for a family was $33,125. Males had a median income of $37,500 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,943. About 14.6% of families and 20.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.1% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Alexander, Maine


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Baileyville, Maine

Baileyville is a town in Washington County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,318 at the 2020 census. Within the town is the census-designated place of Woodland. The town was originally settled by Quakers in 1780. In 1830, Ezekiel Bailey began the commercial manufacture of oilcloth. The business flourished and expanded until it comprised several factories, which burned down in 1921.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 41.91 sqmi, of which 37.15 sqmi is land and 4.76 sqmi is water.

History
Water powered sawmills and paper mills at Woodland used wooden logs and pulpwood floated down the Saint Croix River. These mills were connected to the national rail network via the Maine Central Railroad and under Georgia-Pacific operation originated or terminated over 6,000 railway carloads in 1973. The Maine Central business has since been discontinued, and the only rail service left as of 2012 was a spur line that connected Woodland to St. Stephen, New Brunswick for the shipment of pulp and paper to Saint John.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,521 people, 662 households, and 444 families residing in the town. The population density was 40.9 PD/sqmi. There were 875 housing units at an average density of 23.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 95.7% White, 0.7% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 662 households, of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.9% were non-families. 27.6% 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 2.30 and the average family size was 2.73.

The median age in the town was 46.8 years. 21.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 32.4% were from 45 to 64; and 20% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,686 people, 726 households, and 484 families residing in the town. The population density was 46.2 PD/sqmi. There were 927 housing units at an average density of 25.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.22% White, 0.06% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.59% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.59% of the population.

There were 726 households, out of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $31,658, and the median income for a family was $37,292. Males had a median income of $38,269 versus $19,531 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,087. About 9.1% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.5% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The high school, Woodland Jr./Sr. High School, has about 250 students in grades 7–12. The school's principal is Michealene Spencer. Woodland Jr/Sr High School's mascot is the Dragons, and the school's colors are purple and gold.

Sports are an important part of the school's culture. The school offers JV and varsity girls' volleyball, varsity co-ed cross country, boys' and girls' soccer, boys' and girls' basketball, co-ed wrestling, co-ed cheerleading, baseball, softball, tennis, and e-sports. The boys soccer team participated in the very first Class C State Championship in 1974, losing 3–0 to Richmond High School at the University of Maine. The school has won the Class D Girls' Basketball Championship 4 times, most recently in 2008. Also, in the 2008–2009 season, the boys' basketball team won the Class D Boys' Basketball Championship for the first time in the history of the school, making Woodland High School the first school since 1994 to win both Boys' and Girls' State Championships. In 2009, the girls' softball team also won the school's first State Softball Championship. The varsity Cheerleading team won the school's first ever State Championship by capturing the Class D State Championship in 1993. The cheerleading team won the Class C State Cheerleading Championship in 1997 by completing a "perfect season" in which they never lost in any round of competition.

title: Baileyville, Maine


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Baring Plantation, Maine

Baring Plantation is a plantation in Washington County, Maine, United States. The population was 201 at the 2020 census. The plantation is named for Alexander Baring, 1st Baron Ashburton, the British negotiator of the Webster–Ashburton Treaty which ended the Aroostook War in 1838–1839.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the plantation has a total area of 24.1 sqmi, of which 20.9 sqmi is land and 3.2 sqmi, or 13.20%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 273 people, 113 households, and 81 families residing in the plantation. The population density was 13.1 people per square mile (5.0/km$2$). There were 146 housing units at an average density of 7.0 per square mile (2.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the plantation was 97.80% White, 0.37% African American, 0.37% Native American, and 1.47% from two or more races.

There were 113 households, out of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.3% were non-families. 23.9% 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 2.42, and the average family size was 2.85.

In the plantation, the population was spread out, with 22.0% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 29.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.9 males.

The median income for a household in the plantation was $30,536, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $32,344 versus $19,531 for females. The per capita income for the plantation was $14,083. About 12.5% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.3% of those under 18 and 25.0% of those 65 or over.

Education
Baring Plantation students attend Calais High School or Woodland High School.

title: Baring Plantation, Maine


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Beals, Maine

Beals is a town in Washington County, Maine, United States, located on an island opposite Jonesport. The town was named after Manwarren Beal, an early settler. The population was 443 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 48.33 sqmi, of which 5.62 sqmi is land and 42.71 sqmi is water. The main settlement of Beals is located on Beals Island, which is connected by a bridge across Moosabec Reach to West Jonesport on the mainland. Beals Island is connected to the southeast by a short bridge to Great Wass Island, also within the town of Beals and which comprises the Great Wass Island Preserve.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 508 people, 228 households, and 147 families living in the town. The population density was 90.4 PD/sqmi. There were 361 housing units at an average density of 64.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.8% White, 0.8% African American, 0.8% Native American, and 0.6% from two or more races.

There were 228 households, of which 23.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.5% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.69.

The median age in the town was 48.1 years. 16.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.8% were from 25 to 44; 32.6% were from 45 to 64; and 22.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 618 people, 237 households, and 188 families living in the town. The population density was 108.7 PD/sqmi. There were 370 housing units at an average density of 65.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.57% White, 1.29% African American, 0.65% Native American, 0.16% Asian, and 0.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.10% of the population.

There were 237 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.6% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.3% were non-families. 16.0% 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 2.55 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $29,375, and the median income for a family was $31,458. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $24,167 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,133. About 10.6% of families and 16.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.8% of those under age 18 and 11.9% of those age 65 or over.

title: Beals, Maine


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Beddington, Maine

Beddington is a town in Washington County, Maine, United States. The population was 60 at the 2020 census. It is the third-smallest organized town in Maine after Frye Island and Frenchboro.

Salmon migrate upstream to spawn in the town's rivers and lakes, which are part of their migration route. The majority of the town consists of blueberry fields.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 37.86 sqmi, of which 34.59 sqmi is land and 3.27 sqmi is water. Lead Mountain is located north of the town.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 50 people, 28 households, and 15 families living in the town. The population density was 1.4 PD/sqmi. There were 321 housing units at an average density of 9.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 94.0% White, 2.0% Asian, and 4.0% from other races.

There were 28 households, of which 10.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.4% were non-families. 32.1% 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 1.79 and the average family size was 2.13.

The median age in the town was 57.7 years. 6% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 10% were from 25 to 44; 64% were from 45 to 64; and 20% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 56.0% male and 44.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 29 people, 16 households, and 7 families living in the town. The population density was 0.8 PD/sqmi. There were 253 housing units at an average density of 7.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.55% White, and 3.45% from two or more races.

There were 16 households, out of which 6.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, and 56.3% were non-families. 37.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.81 and the average family size was 2.43.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 6.9% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 25 to 44, 75.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 141.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 170.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $24,375, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $51,250 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,180. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

title: Beddington, Maine


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Centerville, Maine

Centerville is a township in Washington County, Maine, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 26.

As of 2003, the town meeting voted to dissolve the town government and return it to unincorporated territory; the disincorporation was effective as of July 1, 2004. The former town is now included in the North Washington Unorganized Territory.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town had a total area of 111.3 km2. 108.6 km2 of it is land and 2.7 km2 of it (2.47%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 26 people, 12 households, and 6 families residing in the town. The population density was 0.2 /km2. There were 24 housing units at an average density of 0.2 /km2. The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White.

There were 12 households, out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.7% were non-families. 41.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.71.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.1% under the age of 18, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 38.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $26,458, and the median income for a family was $27,500. Males had a median income of $16,250 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,958. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

title: Centerville, Maine