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Harrington Bay
Harrington Bay is a bay in Washington County, Maine. Located between the towns of Harrington Harrington (or Harington) may refer to: People as a surname *Harrington (surname) People as a forename * Arthur Raikes (Arthur Edward Harington Raikes, 1867–1915), British army officer * Charles Harrington Elster, American writer *Edward Josep ... and Milbridge, it is separated from Pleasant Bay on the east by Ripley Neck, and from Narraguagus Bay on the west and south by Fastet Island and Dyer Island. The bay extends roughly 6 mi. (10 km) and is 3 mi. (5 km) at its widest. References Bays of Washington County, Maine Bays of Maine {{Maine-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Washington County, Maine
Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maine. As of the 2020 census, its population was 31,095, making it the third-least populous county in Maine. Its county seat is Machias. The county was established on June 25, 1789. It borders the Canadian province of New Brunswick. It is sometimes referred to as "Sunrise County" because it includes the easternmost point in the 48 contiguous United States. Claims have been made that Washington County is where the sun first rises on the 48 contiguous states. Many small seaside communities have small-scale fishing-based economies. Tourism is also important along the county's shoreline, but it is not as important as elsewhere in the state. The blueberry crop plays a major role in the county's economy. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (21%) is water. Adjacent counties * Hancock County – southwest * Penobscot County – northwest * Aroostook Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Maine
Maine ( ) is a U.S. state, state in the New England region of the United States, and the northeasternmost state in the Contiguous United States. It borders New Hampshire to the west, the Gulf of Maine to the southeast, and the Provinces and territories of Canada, Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec to the northeast and northwest, and shares a maritime border with Nova Scotia. Maine is the largest U.S. state, state in New England by total area, nearly larger than the combined area of the remaining five states. Of the List of states and territories of the United States, 50 U.S. states, it is the List of U.S. states and territories by area, 12th-smallest by area, the List of U.S. states and territories by population, 9th-least populous, the List of U.S. states by population density, 13th-least densely populated, and the most rural. Maine's List of capitals in the United States, capital is Augusta, Maine, Augusta, and List of municipalities in Maine, its most populous c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Harrington, Maine
Harrington is a town in Washington County, Maine, United States. The population was 962 at the 2020 census. Harrington is an old seafaring and shipbuilding village. History Originally called Plantation Number 5, it was one of six townships east of the Union River granted in 1762 by the Massachusetts General Court to an association of petitioners. First settled about 1765, it had a population of 177 on June 17, 1797, when incorporated as Harrington. Farmers grew wheat and potatoes in the town's sandy loam. Harrington developed a considerable trade in lumber, and by 1859 contained two sawmills, three shingle mills and two lath mills. There was a gristmill, two brickyards, a tannery, and eighteen shipbuilders. In 1886, industries also included a sailmaker, and a boot and shoe manufacturer. Gallison Memorial Library still operates a limited schedule in Harrington. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Milbridge, Maine
Milbridge is a town in Washington County, Maine, United States at the mouth of the Narraguagus River. The population was 1,375 at the 2020 census. The town was incorporated in 1848. It contains the villages of Milbridge and Wyman. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Demographics As of 2020, the median income for a household in the town was $44,545. 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 1,353 people, 612 households, and 345 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 1,009 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 95.1% White, 0.2% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 2.8% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.2% of the population. There were 612 households, of which 23.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.4% were married couples li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Pleasant Bay (Maine)
Pleasant Bay is a bay in Washington County, Maine, Washington County, Maine. It contains three rivers: Narraguagus River, Pleasant River (Pleasant Bay), Pleasant River, and Harrington River. Mudflats are present in coastal areas of the bay. The bay functions as a staging area for Bird migration, migratory birds as well as Fish migration, migratory fish like Atlantic Salmon. Some other species found in the area include: bald eagles, peregrine falcons, and crowberry blue butterflies. References External links Friends of Pleasant Bay Bays of Washington County, Maine Bays of Maine {{Maine-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Narraguagus Bay
Narraguagus Bay is a bay in Washington County, Maine. Located at the mouth of the Narraguagus River between the towns of Harrington and Milbridge, it is separated from Harrington Bay Harrington Bay is a bay in Washington County, Maine. Located between the towns of Harrington Harrington (or Harington) may refer to: People as a surname *Harrington (surname) People as a forename * Arthur Raikes (Arthur Edward Harington Raik ... to the northeast by Fastet Island and Pleasant Bay to the east by Dyer Island. The bay extends roughly 4.5 mi. (7 km) and is 2 mi. (3 km) at its widest. Bays of Washington County, Maine Bays of Maine {{Maine-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Dyer Island (Maine)
Dyer often refers to: * Dyer (occupation), a person who is involved in dyeing Dyer may also refer to: Places Antarctica * Dyer Plateau, a plateau in Palmer Land * Dyer Point, in Ellsworth Land United States * Dyer, Arkansas, a town * Dyer, Indiana, a town ** Dyer (Amtrak station) * Dyer, Kentucky, an unincorporated community in Breckinridge County, Kentucky * Dyer Bay, a bay in Steuben, Maine * Dyer River, a river in Maine * Dyer, Nevada, a town * Dyer Avenue, a street in Manhattan, New York * Dyer State Wayside, a rest stop in Oregon * Dyer, Tennessee, a city * Dyer County, Tennessee, a county * Camp Dyer, Rhode Island, a temporary camp used during the Spanish–American War * Dyer, West Virginia, an unincorporated community Elsewhere * Dyer Island (other), several islands People * Dyer (surname) * Dyer Ball (1796–1866), American missionary and doctor in China * Dyer Lum (1839–1893), American anarchist labor activist and poet * Dyer Pearl (1857–1930), Am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
