MaineU.S. stateState in the United StatesMaine ( ) is a 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 Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec to the northeast and northwest, and shares a maritime border with Nova Scotia. It is the only state to border only one other state (New Hampshire).
Roosevelt Campobello International ParkRoosevelt Campobello International Park preserves the house and surrounding landscape of the summer retreat of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt and their family. It is located on the southern tip of Campobello Island in the Canadian province of New Brunswick, and is connected to the mainland by the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Bridge, at Lubec, Maine in the United States.
Campobello Parish, New BrunswickCampobello is a Canadian parish including one main island and several small islands and islets in Charlotte County, New Brunswick. HistoryCampobello Parish was established in 1803 from West Isles Parish. The entire parish was incorporated as the rural community of Campobello Island in 2010. Campobello ParishIn 1803, Campobello Island "with its appurtenances" was separated from West Isles Parish to establish Campo-Bello Parish.
Head Harbour LighthouseHead Harbour Lighthouse, also known as East Quoddy Head Light (mostly by Americans to differentiate the Canadian beacon from its American counterpart, West Quoddy Head Light) is a lighthouse and station on Campobello Island, New Brunswick. Erected in 1829 by the provincial government, its purpose was to aid navigation for ships in the Bay of Fundy.
William Owen (Royal Navy officer, born 1737)CommanderWilliam Owen (1737 – 24 October 1778) was a Welsh naval officer. Born in , Montgomeryshire, Wales, of a family of gentry, he was youngest son of David Owen of Cefn Hafod, Montgomeryshire. He was a member of the Royal Navy and lost his right arm from a wound suffered during the Seven Years' War off Pondicherry when supporting the British East India Company forces in 1760. Not content with the half pension he was receiving, he served as an impress officer.
Charlotte County, New BrunswickCharlotte County (2021 population 26,015) is the most southwestern county of New Brunswick, Canada. It was formed in 1784 when New Brunswick was partitioned from Nova Scotia and named for Queen Charlotte. Once a layer of local government, the county government was abolished with the New Brunswick Equal Opportunity program in 1966. Counties continue to be used as census subdivisions by Statistics Canada.
New BrunswickNew Brunswick is a province of Canada, bordering Quebec to the northwest, the Gulf of Saint Lawrence to the northeast, Nova Scotia to the east, the Bay of Fundy to the southeast, and the U.S. state of Maine to the southwest. It is part of Eastern Canada and is one of the three Maritime provinces and one of the four Atlantic provinces. The province is about 83% forested and its northern half is occupied by the Appalachians.
List of municipalities in New BrunswickNew Brunswick is the eighth-most populous province in Canada, with 775,610 residents as of the 2021 census, and the third-smallest province by land area, at 71,248.50 km (27,509.20 mi). New Brunswick's 104 municipalities, as of 2021, covered only 10.9% of the province's land mass but were home to 69.5% of its population. Local governments in New Brunswick may be incorporated under the Local Governance Act of 2017.
Herring Cove Provincial ParkHerring Cove Provincial Park is a provincial park located on Campobello Island, New Brunswick. In addition to the campground and sandy beach, the provincial park has a seafood diner and golf course, which has won minor recognition. The park has seven trails, 88 campsites and 5 rustic shelters. HistoryThe tent-camping facilities were vastly improved during the 1960s. In 1973, a 50 cent entry fee was instituted causing island residents to protest.
Regional service commissionA regional service commission (RSC) is an administrative entity in the province of New Brunswick, Canada. As the name implies, an RSC administers services on a regional level. RSCs are not incorporated municipal entities and lack direct taxation powers. In 2023, major reforms to New Brunswick's local governance system took effect, with increased RSC responsibilities and some boundary adjustments.
American EnglishAmerican English, sometimes called United States English or U.S. English, is the set of varieties of the English language native to the United States. English is the most widely spoken language in the U.S., as well as the common language used in government, education, and commerce in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and in all U.S. territories except Puerto Rico. Since the late 20th century, American English has become the most influential form of English worldwide.
Lord William CampbellCaptainLord William Campbell (11 July 1730 – 4 September 1778) was a Royal Navy officer, politician and colonial administrator who served as the governor of Nova Scotia from 1766 to 1773. LifeHe was born into a Scottish family loyal to the House of Hanover. His parents were John Campbell, 4th Duke of Argyll and Mary Campbell of Mamore. From 1752 to 1760, he served in the Royal Navy in India, rising to the rank of captain in August 1762.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.