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Chester, Maine

Chester is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. The population was 549 at the 2020 census.

It is part of the Bangor Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 45.83 sqmi, all land. Chester's well known Pea Ridge is the town's cultural epicenter.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 546 people, 218 households, and 164 families living in the town. The population density was 11.9 PD/sqmi. There were 266 housing units at an average density of 5.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.7% White, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.

There were 218 households, of which 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.4% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.8% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.79.

The median age in the town was 44.9 years. 17.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.1% were from 25 to 44; 33.8% were from 45 to 64; and 15.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.1% male and 48.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 525 people, 201 households, and 142 families living in the town. The population density was 11.8 PD/sqmi. There were 223 housing units at an average density of 5.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.67% White, 0.38% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.19% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 0.19% from two or more races.

There were 201 households, out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.2% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 101.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $40,938. Males had a median income of $42,222 versus $17,679 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,600. About 12.4% of families and 16.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.7% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

 * Mark Alton Barwise, spiritualist, state senator

title: Chester, Maine


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Clifton, Maine

Clifton is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. The population was 840 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Bangor Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.90 sqmi, of which 34.53 sqmi is land and 1.37 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 921 people, 346 households, and 256 families living in the town. The population density was 26.7 PD/sqmi. There were 468 housing units at an average density of 13.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 95.0% White, 1.1% African American, 1.5% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 346 households, of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.2% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.0% were non-families. 18.8% 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 2.64 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the town was 41.1 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.5% were from 25 to 44; 33.8% were from 45 to 64; and 10% 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 743 people, 303 households, and 213 families living in the town. The population density was 21.6 PD/sqmi. There were 416 housing units at an average density of 12.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.85% White, 0.27% African American, 1.08% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.27% of the population.

There were 303 households, out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% 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 out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 35.8% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% 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 98.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,333, and the median income for a family was $39,000. Males had a median income of $31,065 versus $22,019 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,380. About 7.0% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.5% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

 * Donald J. Brooks - COVID-19 Vaccination Data Lead at the World Health Organization

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Corinna, Maine

Corinna is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,221 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Bangor metropolitan statistical area. The village of Corinna is in the southern part of the town.

History
It was first called T4 R4 NWP (or Township 4, Range 4, North of the Waldo Patent). On June 30, 1804, Dr. John Warren of Boston bought 23040 acre on speculation from Massachusetts for two cents an acre, or $460.80. To encourage settlement, he gave away some land and built a combination gristmill and sawmill. The town would be incorporated on December 11, 1816, as Corinna, named after Dr. Warren's daughter.

The first homes were built of hewn logs. Corinna developed into a farming community, with water powered mills at the outlet of Corundel Lake. After the arrival of the Dexter and Newport Railroad in 1865–1866, the village developed into a small mill town. Industries would include sawmills, planing mills, woolen textile mills, and a door, sash and blind factory. There were also boot and shoemaking shops and an iron foundry. The Eastland Woolen Mill manufactured woolen materials from the 1930s until it closed in 1997, after which it was demolished. The town is now largely a bedroom community of Bangor.

Historic building
The Stewart Free Library (1898), a gift to the town by Corinna-born Minneapolis millionaire Levi M. Stewart, was designed by Minneapolis architect William Harrison Grimshaw. The library is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and contains well-preserved historic interiors as well as a majestic facade with a clocktower. It resembles a mid-western county courthouse more than a typical small-town Maine library. The Corinna Union Academy educated students in the town from 1851 to 1968.

A memorial dedicated to the soldiers who have died in the War on Terror is located near the river. It is made of marble and inscribed with the names of fallen soldiers.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 39.46 sqmi, of which 38.68 sqmi is land and 0.78 sqmi is water. Situated beside Corundel Lake, Corinna is drained by the East Branch Sebasticook River and Alder Stream, both part of the Kennebec River watershed.

The town is located at the intersection of Route 7 (Dexter Road), Route 11 (Exeter Road) and Route 43 (St. Albans Road), and is centered between the towns of Exeter, St. Albans, Dexter and Newport, about 8 mi north of Interstate 95. Corinna is also located on the Newport/Dover-Foxcroft Rail Trail, which was developed along a former Maine Central Railroad line after tracks and ties were removed in 1993.

Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Corinna has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,198 people, 926 households, and 622 families living in the town. The population density was 56.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,075 housing units at an average density of 27.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 926 households, of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.8% were non-families. 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% 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 2.81.

The median age in the town was 43 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 30.7% were from 45 to 64; and 16.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,145 people, 842 households, and 621 families living in the town. The population density was 55.5 PD/sqmi. There were 981 housing units at an average density of 25.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.18% White, 0.42% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.23% from other races, and 0.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.51% of the population.

There were 842 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.2% were non-families. 21.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $32,115, and the median income for a family was $37,900. Males had a median income of $28,707 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,345. About 14.1% of families and 19.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.4% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.

Site of interest

 * Corinna Historical Society Museum

Education
Corinna is part of Regional School Unit #19. Mike Hammer is the Superintendent of Schools.

Notable people

 * Grenville C. Emery, founder of Harvard-Westlake School
 * Sam Fifield, Wisconsin politician
 * Gilbert Patten, author

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Corinth, Maine

Corinth is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,900 at the 2020 census.

History
Colin Palmer was the founder of Corinth. In 1792, he built his home on Lot 10 First Range. Tibbetts enlisted as a private in Captain Reuben Dyers' company at the age of 17 on May 26, 1777, from Gouldsboro, Maine. Tibbetts' grave, with an official grave marker of a Revolutionary War soldier, is found in the East Exeter cemetery.

The town was settled in the late 1790s by the extended Daniel Skinner family and originally called "Ohio". There is still an "Ohio Street" in nearby Bangor, being a portion of the original road or trail connecting that town with what is now Corinth. When the town was incorporated in 1811, it changed its name to Corinth, a reference to the classical Greek city. A number of Penobscot County towns incorporated in the same period such as Milo, Etna, Carmel, and Levant (and Troy, in neighboring Waldo County) were given similarly exotic names, referencing the ancient Mediterranean world, probably in order to help attract settlers. Some of these names also have Biblical references.

By the mid-19th century, the town had three villages: East Corinth, West Corinth, and South Corinth. East Corinth emerged as the largest, and had five shops making carriages and sleighs (a local specialty) by the 1850s.

The Skinner Settlement in West Corinth is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This early 19th century village-scape includes a general store, schoolhouse, and Methodist church. The Robeyville Covered Bridge near East Corinth is also listed on the National Register, and is one of very few such bridges to survive in Maine.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 40.27 sqmi, all land, of which 38% is covered in forest.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,878 people, 1,125 households, and 798 families living in the town. The population density was 71.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,233 housing units at an average density of 30.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.4% White, 0.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 1,125 households, of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.1% were non-families. 21.7% 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 2.56 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the town was 40.4 years. 24.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 29.7% were from 45 to 64; and 13.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,511 people, 959 households, and 715 families living in the town. The population density was 62.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,040 housing units at an average density of 25.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.17% White, 0.08% African American, 0.64% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.48% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.76% of the population.

There were 959 households, out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.0% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 18.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 2.91. In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $37,318, and the median income for a family was $41,016. Males had a median income of $31,715 versus $25,071 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,460. About 3.7% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.

Local government
The Town of Corinth has a Board of Selectmen form of Government.

Political makeup
Corinth is a well known right-leaning town and has the second highest percent of Republican voters of all municipalities in Maine with a population over 2,000.

Fire Department
Established in 1950 after the forest fires of 1947, the department currently operates two engines, one ladder truck, two ambulances and one brush fire unit. it also has round the clock staffing, with two paramedics and a full-time fire chief.

The current Fire Chief is Scott Bragdon (1997).

Education
Corinth is part of Regional School Unit No. 64.

Notable people

 * Arthur R. Gould (1857–1946), US senator (November 30, 1926, to March 3, 1931); president of the Aroostook Valley Railroad (1902–1946)
 * Frank Mason Robinson (1845–1923), Early marketer of the drink that became known as Coca-Cola
 * Henrietta Gould Rowe (1834/35–1910), litterateur, author

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Dixmont, Maine

Dixmont is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,211 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Bangor Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Dixmont was originally granted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (of which Maine was then a part) to Bowdoin College, which sold the first settlers their land. For that reason it was initially called "Collegetown". The first settlement was made in 1799.

One of the largest purchasers of land in Collegetown was Dr. Elijah Dix of Boston, who never lived there but took an interest in its settlement. When the town was incorporated in 1807, it named itself after Dix. A "malignant fever" broke out among the settlers that same year, killing many of them. Still, the population grew in the decade 1800–1810 from 59 to 337, a rate of increase never repeated. Dr. Dix also died in Dixmont on a trip there in 1809, and was buried in the Dixmont Corner Cemetery.

Dix was the grandfather of reformer Dorothea Dix, who was born in nearby Hampden. Her father was probably the family's land agent, overseeing settlement in Dixmont. Dixfield, Maine, in Oxford County, is also named after Dr. Dix.

Dixmont was on the main stage-coach route between Bangor and Augusta, and given that it had the highest elevation along that road, it became a natural rest-stop for tired horses. Wrote William Lloyd Garrison in 1832: "The Dixmont Hills are famous and formidable along this route . . . they are piled upon my memory in all their massive mobility."

By the 1850s the population of the town had peaked at over 1,600, which is over 400 more than it has today. It had three sawmills, a shingle mill, two flour and grist mills, and many productive farms.

In the 1870s there were two small corporations in Dixmont making cheese, one owned by L.P. Toothacker, and the other by Benjamin Bussey. In 1880 Dixmont had two hotels and one physician. Sheep farming was popular, probably because of the hilly landscape. In 1880, Dixmont had more sheep than any town in Penobscot County.

A rare earthquake shook North Dixmont (and Unity, Albion, Plymouth, and Weeks Mills) in 1895 but no damage was reported.

By 1900, the population of Dixmont was down to 843.

Geography
Dixmont's highest hills are Peaked Mountain and Mount Harris, the latter 1230 ft above sea level. In 1854 the United States Coast Survey erected an observatory on top of Mount Harris.

Like many Maine towns, Dixmont has multiple villages. The four main ones are Dixmont Corner, North Dixmont, East Dixmont, and Dixmont Center.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.43 sqmi, of which 36.29 sqmi is land and 0.14 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,181 people, 498 households, and 354 families living in the town. The population density was 32.5 PD/sqmi. There were 557 housing units at an average density of 15.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.6% White, 0.1% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 498 households, of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.9% were non-families. 21.3% 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 2.37 and the average family size was 2.75.

The median age in the town was 44.8 years. 20.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 35.7% were from 45 to 64; and 13.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,065 people, 411 households, and 314 families living in the town. The population density was 29.3 PD/sqmi. There were 474 housing units at an average density of 13.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.59% White, 0.38% Native American, 0.47% Asian, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.19% of the population.

There were 411 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.0% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 29.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $33,654, and the median income for a family was $36,607. Males had a median income of $29,844 versus $26,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,826. About 14.1% of families and 16.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.5% of those under age 18 and 16.0% of those age 65 or over.

Historic buildings
Two Dixmont buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places: the Carpenter Gothic-style Dixmont Corner Church (also known as the Dixmont Methodist Church), designed and built by Rowland Tyler in 1835; and the Louis I. Bussey School of 1808. Tyler also built the first Penobscot County Courthouse in Bangor, which does not survive.

Education
Dixmont shares an elementary school with the nearby town of Etna (called Etna-Dixmont School) but has no high school. Dixmonters attend high school in nearby Newport (Nokomis Regional High School) or Bangor (John Bapst Memorial High School or Bangor High School).

Notable people

 * Samuel Butman (1788–1864), US congressman (1827–1831), president of the Maine state Senate (1853)
 * Jonathan G. Hunton, 9th governor of Maine
 * Sawin Millett, Maine state representative
 * Frank Addison Porter, classical composer
 * Benjamin Franklin Upton, photographer
 * Abner Weed (1842–1917), founded the town of Weed, California; California state senator (1907–1909)

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Drew, Maine

Drew is a township in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. The population was 26 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Bangor Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Surety of Sinners Orthodox Mission, a Russian Orthodox church, is located in Drew. A former plantation, Drew completed the de-organization process in 2023 to become part of Maine's unorganized territory.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the plantation has a total area of 101.3 km2, of which 98.5 km2 is land and 2.8 km2, or 2.75%, is water. The Mattawamkeag River flows through the plantation.

Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 57 people in 17 households, including 12 families, in the plantation. The population density was 1.5 people per square mile (0.6/km$2$). There were 37 housing units at an average density of 1.0 per square mile (0.4/km$2$). The racial makeup of the plantation was 91.23% White, 5.26% African American, and 3.51% from two or more races. Of the 17 households 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.6% were married couples living together, and 29.4% were non-families. 23.5% of households were one person and 23.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.35 and the average family size was 4.00.

The age distribution was 33.3% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 17.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 119.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males.

The median household income was $26,667 and the median family income was $43,125. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $100,000 for females. The per capita income for the plantation was $15,249. There were no families and 3.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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Eddington, Maine

Eddington is a town located on the eastern side of the Penobscot River in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town had a population of 2,194.

History
The town was founded by and named after Jonathan Eddy, a militia captain in the French and Indian War, a colonel in the American Revolutionary War, and the first magistrate in the area. Eddy and most of the town's other original settlers migrated to the town from Nova Scotia, where they had supported the rebel cause against the majority British Loyalist population. Eddy tried to make Nova Scotia—the 14th American colony—join the revolution by leading the Siege of Fort Cumberland. After the siege failed, Eddy and others emigrated to the District of Maine and were given land grants in present-day Eddington. Later in the war, Eddy successfully defended Maine from a British attack in the Battle of Machias (1777).

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 26.54 sqmi, of which 24.99 sqmi is land and 1.55 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,225 people, 930 households, and 643 families living in the town. The population density was 89.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,037 housing units at an average density of 41.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.8% White, 0.6% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% Asian, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3% of the population.

There were 930 households, of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.9% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8% 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 2.76.

The median age in the town was 44.1 years. 20% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.7% were from 25 to 44; 33.2% were from 45 to 64; and 15.1% 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 2,052 people, 825 households, and 595 families living in the town. The population density was 81.7 PD/sqmi. There were 920 housing units at an average density of 36.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.95% White, 0.15% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. 0.39% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 825 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.1% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $40,250, and the median income for a family was $45,966. Males had a median income of $31,105 versus $22,445 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,113. 6.7% of the population and 3.2% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 5.5% of those under the age of 18 and 4.6% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Notable people

 * Jonathan Eddy, American Revolutionary War colonel; town namesake; buried in Eddington
 * Norman Kelley, operatic tenor; born and raised in Eddington

title: Eddington, Maine


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Edinburg, Maine

Edinburg is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. The population was 134 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Bangor Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is located between the towns of Argyle and Howland along Maine State Route 116 on the west bank of the Penobscot River.

History
Edinburg was undoubtedly named for the Scottish city Edinburgh, and probably by Scotsman John Bennoch, an early settler of nearby Orono who built a road between that town and Medford, Maine, in 1826 which ran through what is now Edinburg. The town was incorporated in 1835, and by 1843 it had 52 residents, 23 of them children. By 1859 the population was 93, approximately where it remains today.

Corp. Asbury F. Haynes of the 17th Maine Regiment, who was born in Edinburg in 1842, captured the Confederate battle flag at the Battle of Sayler's Creek in Virginia, April 6, 1865, an action which won him the Medal of Honor. He lived until 1931 and is buried at Lakeview Cemetery in Seattle, Washington.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.01 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 131 people, 53 households, and 41 families living in the town. The population density was 3.7 PD/sqmi. There were 69 housing units at an average density of 2.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.2% White and 0.8% Native American.

There were 53 households, of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.2% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.6% were non-families. 15.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.76.

The median age in the town was 47.1 years. 19.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.1% were from 25 to 44; 35.9% were from 45 to 64; and 16.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 98 people, 44 households, and 28 families living in the town. The population density was 2.8 PD/sqmi. There were 54 housing units at an average density of 1.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.94% White and 3.06% African American.

There were 44 households, out of which 15.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.1% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% were non-families. 22.7% 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 2.23 and the average family size was 2.69.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 15.3% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 21.4% from 25 to 44, 45.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $52,083, and the median income for a family was $56,875. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $24,526. There were no families and 2.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

title: Edinburg, Maine


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Enfield, Maine

Enfield is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,435 at the 2020 census. There is also a large seasonal population with many cottages located on Cold Stream Pond, a lake within the town.

History
Enfield was first settled on the east bank of the Penobscot River about 1820, and was originally called Cold Stream. It was incorporated on January 31, 1835.

In 1891, four armed men boarded and attempted to rob a train as it passed through Enfield, shooting at the engineer, fireman, and conductors. They also shot up the train station. They failed in their attempt to break into the mail-car, but it was a dark night and they escaped capture.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 33.00 sqmi, of which 27.74 sqmi is land and 5.26 sqmi is water.

Cold Stream Pond
Cold Stream Pond covers the eastern side of the town of Enfield. There is a public boat launching facility on Old Hatchery Road off Maine State Route 188. A ridge creates a narrow portion of the pond separating a smaller northern basin from the larger southern basin. Summer oxygen concentrations often become unfavorably low in the northern basin. The most significant tributary is Smelt Brook draining Upper Cold Stream Pond and Little Round Pond into the northern basin from Lincoln. The southwestern corner of the pond overflows through Cold Stream, 5 mi south to reach the Passadumkeag River 2 mi upstream of the Penobscot River. Cobb State Fish Hatchery is located beside the outlet, using water from the pond to raise fish for stocking elsewhere. A self-sustaining native population of lake trout spawn in Webb Cove in the southeastern corner of the pond. The lake trout forage on a population of rainbow smelt spawning in Smelt Brook. Atlantic salmon were introduced to the pond in 1876.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,607 people, 650 households, and 461 families living in the town. The population density was 57.9 PD/sqmi. There were 937 housing units at an average density of 33.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.6% White, 0.1% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.2% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.

There were 650 households, of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.1% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the town was 44.3 years. 20.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 32.4% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,616 people, 612 households, and 463 families living in the town. The population density was 58.0 PD/sqmi. There were 888 housing units at an average density of 31.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.76% White, 0.06% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.06% Asian, and 0.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.37% of the population.

There were 612 households, out of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.2% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 18.6% 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 2.64 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,458, and the median income for a family was $42,788. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $22,614 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,799. About 10.1% of families and 13.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.7% of those under age 18 and 18.7% of those age 65 or over.

Local schools
See MSAD 31

Notable people

 * Merle Fogg (1898–1928), stunt-pilot, namesake of the Merle Fogg Airport in Florida
 * Matthew Mulligan, tight end for the Patriots

title: Enfield, Maine


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Etna, Maine

Etna is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,226 at the 2020 census.

History
Etna is named for the famed Mount Etna in Italy. It was originally known as "Crosbytown" after its first proprietor, Gen. John Crosby of Hampden. Etna was incorporated as a town in 1820. c. 1850 it had a population of 802.

Camp Etna is a summer colony where spiritualists have held yearly meetings since 1876, when Daniel Buswell, Jr., held the first meeting in a tent. A temple seating 1,100, a club house, and 78 cottages were built in 1880. The grave of Mrs. Mary Scannell Pepper Vanderbilt, a leader and benefactor of the camp, is marked by a monument.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 24.97 sqmi, of which 24.81 sqmi is land and 0.16 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,246 people, 481 households, and 338 families living in the town. The population density was 50.2 PD/sqmi. There were 559 housing units at an average density of 22.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 481 households, of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.7% were non-families. 20.2% 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 2.59 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the town was 39.1 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.5% were from 25 to 44; 31.4% were from 45 to 64; and 10.6% 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 1,012 people, 392 households, and 295 families living in the town. The population density was 41.4 PD/sqmi. There were 427 housing units at an average density of 17.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.11% White, 0.20% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.30% Asian, and 0.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.10% of the population.

There were 392 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.2% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.7% were non-families. 17.6% 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 2.58 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $33,681, and the median income for a family was $37,750. Males had a median income of $30,057 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,633. About 13.5% of families and 18.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.7% of those under age 18 and 14.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

 * Mike Daisey, storyteller

title: Etna, Maine


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Exeter, Maine

Exeter is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. The population was 963 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 38.59 sqmi, of which 38.56 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

History
In 1793 the Commonwealth of Massachusetts granted the township to Marblehead Academy of Marblehead, Massachusetts. The township was lotted in 1800 by Moses Hodsdon of Kenduskeag. Dr. John Blaisdell acted as agent for early proprietors. Among the proprietors were Benjamin Jay and William Turner of Boston. The first settlement was made in 1801 by Lemuel Tozier. Prior to incorporation the town was known as "Blaisdelltown".

The town incorporated on February 16, 1811. The name "Exeter" was selected in memory of Exeter, New Hampshire, from which some settlers had moved. The first school was taught by Miss Anna M. Stevens in 1804. The first mill was built by Levi Stevens in 1813.

In 1859 the town had a population of 1,853. By 1880 the population had dropped to 1,274. The United States Census reported a population of 1,092 in 2010.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,092 people, 424 households, and 301 families living in the town. The population density was 28.3 PD/sqmi. There were 491 housing units at an average density of 12.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.9% White, 0.5% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 424 households, of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.0% were non-families. 20.3% 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 2.58 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the town was 44 years. 22.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.5% were from 25 to 44; 35.4% were from 45 to 64; and 12.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 997 people, 389 households, and 296 families living in the town. The population density was 26.0 PD/sqmi. There were 452 housing units at an average density of 11.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.00% White, 0.80% Native American, and 0.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.10% of the population.

There were 389 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.5% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.9% were non-families. 18.3% 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 2.87.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.7% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $33,929, and the median income for a family was $35,662. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $21,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,772. About 9.5% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.1% of those under age 18 and 14.0% of those age 65 or over.

title: Exeter, Maine


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Garland, Maine

Garland is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,026 at the 2020 census.

History
Garland was settled in 1802 and incorporated in 1811. It was named for the first settler, Joseph Garland, who came from Salisbury, New Hampshire.

The township was originally granted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to Williams College, which sold it to a series of proprietors in 1798. It was originally called "Lincoln" after one of them, Levi Lincoln.

The town had 1,247 people by 1859.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 37.94 sqmi, of which 37.67 sqmi is land and 0.27 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,105 people, 442 households, and 319 families living in the town. The population density was 29.3 PD/sqmi. There were 552 housing units at an average density of 14.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.9% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 442 households, of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.8% 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 2.50 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age in the town was 44.6 years. 22.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 35.5% were from 45 to 64; and 13.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.9% male and 48.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 990 people, 379 households, and 270 families living in the town. The population density was 26.2 PD/sqmi. There were 497 housing units at an average density of 13.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.78% White, 0.20% African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.40% Pacific Islander, and 1.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.40% of the population.

There were 379 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.5% were non-families. 22.2% 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 2.61 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $27,500, and the median income for a family was $31,534. Males had a median income of $30,057 versus $16,959 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,624. About 15.1% of families and 20.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.6% of those under age 18 and 13.9% of those ages 65 or older.

Notable person

 * Frederick Wintle, Maine state representative

Notable structures

 * Garland Grange Hall, listed on the National Register of Historic Places

title: Garland, Maine


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Glenburn, Maine

Glenburn is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. The population was 4,648 at the 2020 census. When originally incorporated in 1822, it was called "Dutton" in honor of Bangor's Samuel Dutton, a judge and founder of the Bangor Theological Seminary. It was renamed the Town of Glenburn on March 18, 1837.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 29.15 sqmi, of which 27.19 sqmi is land and 1.96 sqmi is water.

The two historic centers are the villages of Glenburn and West Glenburn. It is bordered on the north by Hudson, on the east by Old Town, on the south by Orono, on the south by Bangor, on the southwest by Hermon and on the west by Kenduskeag.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,594 people, 1,808 households, and 1,300 families residing in the town. The population density was 169.0 PD/sqmi. There were 2,018 housing units at an average density of 74.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.1% White, 0.4% African American, 0.7% 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 0.4% of the population.

There were 1,808 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.1% were non-families. 18.9% 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 2.54 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the town was 41.2 years. 22.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 33.6% were from 45 to 64; and 10.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

Education
Students in Glenburn attend Glenburn School (K–8). The town has no high school. Residents of Glenburn enjoy school choice, which means students can choose where they want to go for high school.

Glenburn School (elementary and middle school) hosts recreation programs, and their school athletic teams are called the Glenburn Chargers.

Military installation
The journalistic organization ProPublica reports that during the mid-twentieth-century a Ground-to-Air Transmitter (GAT) Facility for the CIM-10 Bomarc system was located in Glenburn, supervised from Dow Air Force Base in Bangor for the Bangor Air Defense Sector. Situated near to the current town offices, equipment and fuel storage facilities at the site contaminated the local groundwater to a degree that cleanup is expected to extend until the year 2039.

title: Glenburn, Maine


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Greenbush, Maine

Greenbush, officially the Town of Greenbush, is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States, on the Penobscot River. The town's population was 1,444 at the 2020 United States Census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 43.96 sqmi, of which 43.80 sqmi is land and 0.16 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,491 people, 602 households, and 406 families living in the town. The population density was 34.0 PD/sqmi. There were 725 housing units at an average density of 16.6 /sqmi. The ethnic makeup of the town was 94.2% White, 0.3% African American, 2.0% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 3.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3% of the population.

There were 602 households, of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.6% were non-families. 23.3% 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 2.88.

The median age in the town was 40.2 years. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.1% were from 25 to 44; 32.8% were from 45 to 64; and 9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,421 people, 522 households, and 389 families living in the town. The population density was 32.5 PD/sqmi. There were 600 housing units at an average density of 13.7 per square mile (5.3/km$2$). The ethnic makeup of the town was 96.48% White, 0.70% African American, 1.20% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.07% from other races, and 1.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.28% of the population.

There were 522 households, out of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.6% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.3% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 33.9% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 6.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $31,736, and the median income for a family was $35,962. Males had a median income of $32,095 versus $20,365 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,592. About 9.7% of families and 13.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.7% of those under age 18 and 17.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: Greenbush, Maine


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Hermon, Maine

Hermon is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. The population was 6,461 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.81 sqmi, of which 35.87 sqmi is land and 0.94 sqmi is water. It is drained by the Souadabscook Stream and Wheeler Stream. Principle bodies of water include Hermon Pond (462 acres), Tracy Pond (47 acres) and George Pond (49 acres).

Hermon is bordered on the northwest by Levant, on the northeast by Glenburn, on the east by Bangor, on the south by Hampden and on the west by Carmel. It is crossed by U.S. Route 2 and Maine State Route 222.

Historic building
The District No. 5 Schoolhouse (1880) is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 5,416 people, 2,075 households, and 1,548 families living in the town. The population density was 151.0 PD/sqmi. There were 2,210 housing units at an average density of 61.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.7% White, 0.4% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 2,075 households, of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.0% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.4% were non-families. 18.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the town was 40.4 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.6% were from 25 to 44; 30.4% were from 45 to 64; and 12% 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 4,437 people, 1,666 households, and 1,294 families living in the town. The population density was 123.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,748 housing units at an average density of 48.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.08% White, 0.16% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.09% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.52% of the population.

There were 1,666 households, out of which 39.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.5% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.3% were non-families. 16.7% 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 2.66 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $47,206, and the median income for a family was $50,500. Males had a median income of $34,620 versus $23,958 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,714. About 4.4% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.

Points of interest

 * Ecotat Gardens and Arboretum
 * Hermon High School
 * Hermon Middle School

title: Hermon, Maine


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Holden, Maine

Holden is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. The population was 3,277 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 32.53 sqmi, of which 31.32 sqmi is land and 1.21 sqmi is water.

Demographics
As of 2000 the median income for a household in the town was $51,394, and the median income for a family was $62,208. Males had a median income of $39,427 versus $26,410 for females. The per capita income for the town was $25,047. About 4.4% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.0% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,076 people, 1,298 households, and 920 families residing in the town. The population density was 98.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,480 housing units at an average density of 47.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.1% White, 0.5% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 1,298 households, of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.1% were non-families. 23.6% 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 2.37 and the average family size was 2.79.

The median age in the town was 46.4 years. 19.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21% were from 25 to 44; 38.1% were from 45 to 64; and 14.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.3% male and 50.7% female. In July 2015, former Maine State Representative Chris Greeley was named Chief of the Holden Police Department.

Schools
Holden is part of Maine School Administrative District 63, which also includes Clifton and Eddington. Holden Elementary School and Holbrook Middle School are the two schools that students attend in the area. After graduation from middle school, students can choose which of the local high schools they will attend.

title: Holden, Maine


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Hudson, Maine

Hudson is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,416 at the 2020 census.

History
Hudson was first settled about 1800. In 1824, it became a plantation and was named "Jackson", probably after Andrew Jackson. In 1825, however, it was incorporated as the town of "Kirkland". The name was changed to "Hudson" in 1854 after Hudson, Massachusetts. However Hudson, Massachusetts was not incorporated as such until 1866.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 40.03 sqmi, of which 37.64 sqmi is land and 2.39 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,536 people, 590 households, and 427 families living in the town. The population density was 40.8 PD/sqmi. There were 786 housing units at an average density of 20.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.7% White, 0.1% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 590 households, of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.6% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% 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 2.91.

The median age in the town was 40 years. 21.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.3% were from 25 to 44; 32.3% were from 45 to 64; and 10.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 1,393 people, 508 households and 386 families living in the town. The population density was 36.8 PD/sqmi. There were 677 housing units at an average density of 17.9 per square mile (6.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 97.85% White, 0.50% African American, 0.72% Native American, 0.14% Pacific Islander, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.22% of the population.

There were 508 households, of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% were non-families. 15.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.03.

27.5% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 34.7% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.5 males.

The median household income was $38,594 and the median family income was $40,982. Males had a median income of $32,188 versus $21,146 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,850. About 11.2% of families and 13.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.1% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

 * Maxwell Anderson, playwright and screenwriter (What Price Glory?, Key Largo, All Quiet on the Western Front); Pulitzer Prize winner; owned a vacation home in Hudson

title: Hudson, Maine


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Kenduskeag, Maine

Kenduskeag is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,346 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 16.75 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,348 people, 562 households, and 373 families living in the town. The population density was 80.5 PD/sqmi. There were 600 housing units at an average density of 35.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.4% White, 0.1% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 562 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.6% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the town was 39.6 years. 22.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.8% were from 25 to 44; 30.6% were from 45 to 64; and 10.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,171 people, 470 households, and 329 families living in the town. The population density was 69.8 PD/sqmi. There were 509 housing units at an average density of 30.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.01% White, 0.34% African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.26% from other races, and 1.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.34% of the population.

There were 470 households, out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% were non-families. 20.9% 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 2.49 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 21.9% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $34,632, and the median income for a family was $36,779. Males had a median income of $27,404 versus $20,556 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,815. About 9.1% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Kenduskeag is part of Maine Area School District Number 64.

Notable people

 * Aldamar Elder, Kansas politician and businessman
 * David Slagger, former Maine representative for the Maliseet people (2012)

title: Kenduskeag, Maine


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LaGrange, Maine

LaGrange is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. The population was 635 at the 2020 census.

History
LaGrange and surrounding towns were the site of a great forest fire in 1947.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 49.51 sqmi, of which 49.47 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 708 people, 298 households, and 189 families living in the town. The population density was 14.3 PD/sqmi. There were 380 housing units at an average density of 7.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.6% White, 0.3% African American, 1.4% Native American, 0.6% Asian, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 298 households, of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.6% were non-families. 29.2% 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 2.38 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the town was 42.8 years. 20.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.8% were from 25 to 44; 34% were from 45 to 64; and 12% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.4% male and 48.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 747 people, 286 households, and 197 families living in the town. The population density was 15.1 PD/sqmi. There were 349 housing units at an average density of 7.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.19% White, 0.13% African American, 0.54% Native American, 0.67% Asian, and 1.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.27% of the population.

There were 286 households, out of which 35.3% 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, and 31.1% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 33.9% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $33,295, and the median income for a family was $42,159. Males had a median income of $31,193 versus $20,489 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,743. About 11.9% of families and 17.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.3% of those under age 18 and 34.7% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

 * Abiather J. Knowles (1830–1905), awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions at the First Battle of Bull Run during the Civil War.

title: LaGrange, Maine


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Lakeville, Maine

Lakeville is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. The population was 104 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 65.79 sqmi, of which 58.33 sqmi is land and 7.46 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 105 people, 55 households, and 32 families living in the town. The population density was 1.8 PD/sqmi. There were 453 housing units at an average density of 7.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 95.2% White, 2.9% Asian, and 1.9% from two or more races.

There were 55 households, of which 12.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 1.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.8% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.91 and the average family size was 2.34.

The median age in the town was 59.3 years. 9.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 12.5% were from 25 to 44; 47.6% were from 45 to 64; and 28.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 59.0% male and 41.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 63 people, 33 households, and 16 families living in the town. The population density was 1.1 PD/sqmi. There were 361 housing units at an average density of 6.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 93.65% White, 3.17% Native American, and 3.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.59% of the population.

There were 33 households, out of which 9.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 3.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.5% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.91 and the average family size was 2.24.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 7.9% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 15.9% from 25 to 44, 52.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $15,625, and the median income for a family was $16,250. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,723. There were 28.6% of families and 40.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 100.0% of under eighteens and 46.7% of those over 64.

title: Lakeville, Maine


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Lee, Maine

Lee is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. It was incorporated in 1832. The town was originally called Mattekeunk, but changed it to Lee to give it an English name. Stephen Lee suggested the town be named Lee after Revolutionary general Henry "High Horse" Lee. To further convince the townsfolk, he brought a barrel of rum to the meeting. The population was 916 at the 2020 census. Lee has been home to Lee Academy since 1845.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 39.77 sqmi, of which 38.67 sqmi is land and 1.10 sqmi is water.

Lee is approximately 10 mi from Interstate 95 and the same distance from Lincoln.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 922 people, 356 households, and 262 families living in the town. The population density was 23.8 PD/sqmi. There were 546 housing units at an average density of 14.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 89.9% White, 1.8% African American, 0.8% Native American, 6.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 356 households, of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.4% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% 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 2.65.

The median age in the town was 45.9 years. 21.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 12% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.6% were from 25 to 44; 34.1% were from 45 to 64; and 17.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 52.3% male and 47.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 845 people, 298 households, and 247 families living in the town. The population density was 21.9 PD/sqmi. There were 463 housing units at an average density of 12.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.82% White, 0.12% Native American, 0.12% Asian, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.12% of the population.

There were 298 households, out of which 39.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.5% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.8% were non-families. 12.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $34,519, and the median income for a family was $35,813. Males had a median income of $33,214 versus $23,462 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,857. About 8.8% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 21.7% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Everett McLeod, Maine State Representative
 * King G. Staples, Wisconsin State Assemblyman

title: Lee, Maine


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Levant, Maine

Levant is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,970 at the 2020 census.

History
Originally called Kenduskeag Plantation, the town was founded in 1802 by Major Moses Hodsden who built three houses, a sawmill, a grist-mill, a store, and a blacksmith shop in what is now the village of Kenduskeag. At the time, these were likely the only framed buildings between Bangor and the Kennebec River. In 1813 the plantation became a town, and was given the name Levant, which is that part of the Middle East which borders the Mediterranean.

In 1852, the village of Kenduskeag broke away from the rest of Levant and took part of the neighboring town of Glenburn to form the present town of Kenduskeag. Prior to the break the town had 1,841 inhabitants.

In early 1824, Levant Congregational minister John Bovee Dods claimed that he was visited by a spirit, and his house subsequently became the site of poltergeist activity. Perhaps a hundred curious people were said to have visited and witnessed these events. Dods became a Universalist in 1826, and moved to nearby Union, though he continued to preach in Levant. He later moved to Massachusetts and became an early psychologist, publishing The Philosophy of Electrical Psychology in 1850, and lecturing widely. In 1856 he converted to spiritualism, and became a leading figure in that religion in New York City.

One of the last tarring and feathering episodes in Maine took place in Levant in 1899, the victim being an evangelical minister named George W. Higgins of the Disciples of the Holy Ghost, whose headquarters was the Shiloh Temple in Durham, Maine, and whose spiritual leader was Frank Sandford. Higgins had made about 15 converts in Levant, and encouraged them to turn over all their property to Sandford and go to live in the Durham temple. After one member had committed suicide and Higgins had told another to whip a small child because he was possessed by a demon, two selectmen ordered him to leave town. When he refused, a mob seized him, covered him with hot tar and feathers, and rode him on a rail a number of miles to the town line, some following behind in carriages. An area in town where many "Higginsites" lived was known as "Higginsville" as late as the 1930s.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 30.07 sqmi, of which 30.06 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,851 people, 1,081 households, and 800 families living in the town. The population density was 94.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,146 housing units at an average density of 38.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.6% White, 0.2% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.6% Asian, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 1,081 households, of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.0% were non-families. 17.9% 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 2.64 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the town was 37.9 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28% were from 25 to 44; 28.7% were from 45 to 64; and 10.7% 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 2,171 people, 784 households, and 609 families living in the town. The population density was 72.5 PD/sqmi. There were 829 housing units at an average density of 27.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.51% White, 0.14% African American, 0.69% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.05% from other races, and 1.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.74% of the population.

There were 784 households, out of which 39.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.2% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 16.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 34.7% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 7.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $41,290, and the median income for a family was $45,368. Males had a median income of $32,214 versus $22,431 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,671. About 9.0% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.0% of those under age 18 and 14.4% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Chris Greeley, Maine state representative and CBS affiliate weatherman
 * Abigail Griffin, state legislator
 * William Thomas Haines (1854–1919), 49th governor of Maine
 * George Varney, Civil War-era general
 * Dana White, president of the UFC

title: Levant, Maine


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Lowell, Maine

Lowell is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. The population was 368 at the 2020 census.

History
The town was named for Lowell Hayden, the first child born here.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 40.23 sqmi, of which 38.29 sqmi is land and 1.94 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 358 people, 154 households, and 117 families living in the town. The population density was 9.3 PD/sqmi. There were 315 housing units at an average density of 8.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.2% White, 0.8% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3% of the population.

There were 154 households, of which 21.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.6% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.0% were non-families. 16.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% 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 2.54.

The median age in the town was 51.5 years. 14.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19% were from 25 to 44; 40.5% were from 45 to 64; and 21.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.4% male and 48.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 291 people, 120 households, and 90 families living in the town. The population density was 7.6 PD/sqmi. There were 234 housing units at an average density of 6.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.97% White, 0.69% Asian, and 0.34% from two or more races.

There were 120 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.74.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 19.9% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 30.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 117.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $31,500, and the median income for a family was $45,750. Males had a median income of $35,714 versus $19,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,137. About 9.9% of families and 15.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

title: Lowell, Maine


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Mattawamkeag, Maine

Mattawamkeag is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States, located where the Mattawamkeag River joins the Penobscot River. The population was 596 at the 2020 census. The village of Mattawamkeag is in the southwestern part of the town.

Railroad history
Mattawamkeag's history is inextricably linked to the railroad.

The European & North American Railway built a track up the Penobscot River valley from Bangor and reached Mattawamkeag in 1869. By October 1871, the line was completed from Mattawamkeag to Vanceboro, where it connected through to Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. The Maine Central Railroad leased the Bangor-Vanceboro E&NA in 1882 and purchased it in 1955.

In 1889, the International Railway of Maine was completed between Megantic, Quebec, and Mattawamkeag, where it interchanged with the Maine Central. The parent company of the International Railway, Canadian Pacific, obtained running rights from Maine Central for Mattawamkeag to Vanceboro, where it regained CPR trackage in New Brunswick. This placed Mattawamkeag on the transcontinental mainline of the Canadian Pacific, running from Saint John to Vancouver, British Columbia. In 1974, CPR purchased the Mattawamkeag-Vanceboro railway tracks from Maine Central. In 1988, CPR transferred trackage east of Megantic to its subsidiary Canadian Atlantic Railway. In 1994, Canadian Atlantic was sold, with the line running through Mattawamkeag being purchased by J. D. Irving, and is now operated as the Eastern Maine Railway.

Maine Central was purchased by Guilford Transportation Industries in 1981 and became part of Guilford Rail System, since renamed Pan Am Railways. Pan Am now operates as a subsidiary of the larger CSX Transportation network, and is both the northernmost and easternmost point on the CSX Transportation network.

Historic building
The George W. Smith Homestead (1874) in Mattawamkeag is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 38.04 sqmi, of which 37.73 sqmi is land and 0.31 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 687 people, 317 households, and 197 families living in the town. The population density was 18.2 PD/sqmi. There were 407 housing units at an average density of 10.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.0% White, 0.1% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 317 households, of which 20.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.9% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% 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 2.66.

The median age in the town was 50.4 years. 15.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18% were from 25 to 44; 41.5% were from 45 to 64; and 19.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 825 people, 338 households, and 234 families living in the town. The population density was 22.0 PD/sqmi. There were 393 housing units at an average density of 10.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.06% White, 0.36% Native American, and 1.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.12% of the population.

There were 338 households, out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.0% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% 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 2.96.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $23,403, and the median income for a family was $32,000. Males had a median income of $27,857 versus $19,063 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,573. About 7.8% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.3% of those under age 18 and 12.0% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Mary F. Cahill, state legislator
 * Steve Clifford, professional basketball coach

title: Mattawamkeag, Maine


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Maxfield, Maine

Maxfield is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. The population was 89 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Maxfield is situated along the Piscataquis River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 19.20 sqmi, of which 18.93 sqmi is land and 0.27 sqmi is water.

History
Maxfield was incorporated in 1824 from a portion of the Bridgton Academy Grant.

In the early 1890s, Maxfield was within the range of a giant (400 pound) wild black bear named "Old Ranger", who was eventually shot and killed by a local hunting party after a lifetime of raiding orchards, and having survived numerous other attempts to do him in. According to a New York Sun obituary of Old Ranger, "the whole of Penobscot County knew the bear, and he defied the entire population."

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 97 people, 41 households, and 26 families living in the town. The population density was 5.1 PD/sqmi. There were 61 housing units at an average density of 3.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 91.8% White, 4.1% Native American, 1.0% Pacific Islander, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 41 households, of which 22.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.9% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.6% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% 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 40.5 years. 20.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.8% were from 25 to 44; 26.8% were from 45 to 64; and 17.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 87 people, 39 households, and 23 families living in the town. The population density was 4.6 PD/sqmi. There were 52 housing units at an average density of 2.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White.

There were 39 households, out of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.5% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% 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 2.71.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 21.8% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 33.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.

title: Maxfield, Maine


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Medway, Maine

Medway is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,187 at the 2020 census.

History
One of the largest water powered sawmills then on the Penobscot River was built in Medway in 1820 by Gen. Boyd, who owned half the township. A second large mill was built soon after near what is now Medway Center, attracting settlers. Sawmills remained there as late as the 1920s. Boyd originally incorporated the town as "Kilmarnock", but the name was changed to Medway in 1854.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 41.14 sqmi, of which 41.00 sqmi is land and 0.14 sqmi is water. The town is at the confluence of the East and West Branches of the Penobscot River.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 1,349 people, 576 households, and 400 families living in the town. The population density was 32.9 PD/sqmi. There were 658 housing units at an average density of 16.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.8% White, 0.1% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2%.

Of the 576 households 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.6% were non-families. 24.1% of households were one person and 10.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.74.

The median age in the town was 47.8 years. 20.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.8% were from 25 to 44; 37.6% were from 45 to 64; and 17% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 1489 people, 587 households, and 437 families living in the town. The population density was 36.4 PD/sqmi. There were 651 housing units at an average density of 15.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.13% White, 0.07% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.13% Asian, and 0.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.27%.

Of the 587 households 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.1% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 20.8% of households were one person and 7.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.92.

The age distribution was 24.9% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 29.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 111.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.8 males.

The median household income was $33,646 and the median family income was $40,063. Males had a median income of $42,353 versus $18,917 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,264. About 8.6% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.4% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Historic buildings
The Congregational Church of Medway (1874), designed and built by Mansford Cushman, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Education
East Millinocket Schools operates public schools serving the community. Medway Middle School is located in Medway. Opal Myrick Elementary School and Schenck High School occupy one campus in East Millinocket.

Notable person

 * Michael Michaud, former U.S. Representative

title: Medway, Maine