title: Jan Więckowski

text:
Jan Józef Więckowski nom de guerre Drogosław (July 25, 1923, in Warsaw, Poland – July 11, 2008, in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, US) was a Sub-Scout Master in the Polish Scouting Movement, a 2nd Lieutenant of the Home Army and a Captain of the Polish Armed Forces, Polish resistance member during the Warsaw Uprising, both Chief and Chief of Security for the Second Company Rudy of Battalion Zośka, and a 1951 graduate of international economics from Stetson University.

Youth
Jan Więckowski, born Jan Józef Więckowski, was the son of Aleksander Więckowski – a veteran of the Polish-Soviet War and an architect engineer who worked in the Infrastructure Department of the Ministry of Military Affairs in Interwar Poland, and Dr. Helena Więckowska née Braunstein – a veteran of the Siege of Lwów, doctor of philosophy from the University of Warsaw, historian and director of the university library in Łódź. Jan was the brother of Maria Więckowska, a courier for the First Platoon "Sad" of the Battalion "Zośka" murdered during the Warsaw Uprising. Jan was a student of the Male Gymnasium & Lyceum of the Masovian Lands Society. One of his classmates was Andrzej Romocki. From 1935, Jan was a scout in the 21st Varsovian Scout Team  Ignacy Prądzyński.

Resistance

1940–1944
Jan Więckowski joined PET in 1940. PET was a small organization created by Polish students which allowed young Poles to continue their education in the Polish Underground. Through PET, Jan completed his schooling and passed his Matura examination in 1941. Once PET merged with the Gray Ranks, Więckowski was assigned to the southern scouting team SAD-400, commanded by his former classmate Andrzej Romocki. The unit specialized in minor sabotage and was referred to by the codename Wawer. Więckowski took part in Operacja Lornetka (Operation Binoculars) - an intelligence-gathering operation that allowed for the planning of another operation which concluded with the bombing of a German Wehrmacht troop transport train near Gołąb on June 30, 1943. In late August 1943, Battalion Zośka was established, and Więckowski was appointed Chief of the 2nd Company, nicknamed "Company Rudy". On June 1, 1944, he was appointed Chief of Security for all of Battalion Zośka. He was responsible for the preparation of all platoons in the battalion during sabotage and diversion operations, which included the notable Operation Kutschera - the successful assassination of SS and Reich Police Chief of Warsaw Franz Kutschera. In 1944, Więckowski graduated from the second round of training at the underground Infantry Cadets Reserve School Agricola. Wieckowski's mother - Helena Więckowska, was a member of the secret Government Delegation for Poland subordinated to the Polish Government in Exile and helped teach in the underground's school system.

Warsaw Uprising
During the first month of the Warsaw Uprising, Więckowski fought alongside Battalion Zośka in Wola and the Old Town. On the 19th day of the Uprising, Więckowski was wounded by an exploding grenade, resulting in hearing-loss in his left ear; he remained deaf in the left ear throughout the rest of his life. On August 31, along with his Company Rudy and Group A of the Kedyw Leadership, Więckowski successfully broke through German lines in the Saxon Garden to the Polish-held City Center as part of a larger, although unsuccessful, Polish operation to breakthrough to the City Center. Więckowski contributed greatly to this heroic breakthrough of his group thanks to his fluent knowledge of the German language.

Upon breaking through, Więckowski made his way to the southern district of Czerniaków where he made contact with the Kedyw Unit Broda 53. Afterwards, he returned to the City Center where he helped evacuate the less severely wounded soldiers to Czerniaków. Sometime within the first two weeks of September, Więckowski was cut off from his Battalion Rudy, and from September 13, he fought as an adjunct to the commander of Battalion Wigry - a youth scouting unit which had taken up arms and joined the Uprising. Więckowski participated in battles which helped hold back German forces, allowing Polish civilians and resistance fighters to evacuate and retreat from Warsaw.

At the capitulation of the Warsaw Uprising, Więckowski found himself a POW in German captivity. He was held captive in Oflag II D Gross Born (Grossborn-Westfalenhof), Stalag X-B near Sandbostel, Fallingbostel, and in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp before being liberated by British forces from the Oflag X-C camp near Lübeck on May 2, 1945.

Jan Więckowski's 19-year-old sister - Maria Marysia Więckowska, first served as a nurse in the Second Team of the Oleńka Platoon before serving in the communications department of First Platoon Sad, which was one of several platoons in the II Company Rudy - the very company Jan was in charge of. Wounded some-time in late August, Maria was kept in a field hospital set up by the Polish Resistance in Building #23 on Miodowa Street, known as the "Miodowa 23 Hospital". On September 2, the hospital was liquidated by German and Ukrainian forces resulting in the murders of several injured Poles - including Maria Więckowska. During the liquidation of the "Miodowa 23 Hospital," several Greek Jews liberated previously by the Polish Resistance from Gęsiówka were also murdered by the Germans and Ukrainians.

Post-WWII life

Upon being liberated from Oflag X-C by the British, Więckowski left for Meppen in May 1945 and joined the Polish First Armoured Division. He was transported to France, and then Great Britain. There, he was incorporated into the Polish Armed Forces in Great Britain. He was transferred to the First Corpus of the Polish Armed Forces stationed in Edinburgh. In January 1946, he moved to London where served in the staff of the Home Army Historical Commission of the Polish Commander-in-Chief, led by General Tadeusz Pełczyński and Colonel Kazimierz Iranek-Osmecki. As the personal adjunct adjutant to the Commander-in-Chief General Tadeusz Bór-Komorowski, Więckowski traveled alongside the General and visited the various Polish units stationed throughout Great Britain. Additionally, Więckowski served as the First Secretary of the Circle of Home Army Veterans in London.

Upon the demobilization of the Polish Armed Forces in Great Britain, Więckowski emigrated to the United States. From 1948 to 1951, Więckowski studied international economics at the Stetson University in DeLand, graduating in 1951 with a master's degree in international economics. From 1951, he worked for Girard Bank in Philadelphia, and in 1976, he was promoted to Vice-President of the bank. In 1986, he retired yet continued to work as an adviser for several financial firms. He acted as the Director of the Consultation Council of Bank Pekao in New York City. From 1990 to 1996, Więckowski served as an adviser to Bank Pekao's President in Warsaw.

Więckowski was an active member of the Zośkowcy Community - veterans of Battalion Zośka. He donated his personal journals and documents to the Archive of the Gray Ranks. He was also a Council Member in the Józef Piłsudski Institute of America. On July 11, 2008, Jan Więckowski died in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. He was laid to rest at the Our Lady of Czestochowa Cemetery in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

Promotions
 Second Lieutenant - 1944
 Lieutenant - 1990
 Captain - 2002

References

Bibliography

Individuals associated with the Józef Piłsudski Institute of America
Home Army officers
Stetson University alumni
Warsaw Uprising insurgents
1923 births
2008 deaths
Polish emigrants to the United States
Recipients of the Cross of Valour (Poland)
Officers of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland


title: What a Way to Live (song)

text:
"What a Way to Live" is a song written by country music singer Willie Nelson. He recorded the song on his second session with D Records, after moving to Houston, Texas. Produced by Bill Quinn, it was cut at Gold Star Studios in March 1960.

A cover version by Johnny Bush was recorded in 1967. Bush's version became a success, peaking at number twenty-nine on Billboard's Hot Country Singles.

Background
In 1959, Nelson moved from Fort Worth, Texas to Houston. Just arrived in town, Nelson visited the Esquire Ballroom, where he tried to sell his original songs to bandleader Larry Butler. Instead of buying the songs, Butler offered Nelson to join his band, The Sunset Playboys. By that time, Nelson also befriended Paul Buskirk, who just had founded the "Paul Buskirk School of Guitar". Buskirk hired Nelson as an instructor.

Nelson had moved to Houston to advance as a performer and writer, and to be closer to the office of his newly signed label, D Records, and its publishing house, Glad Music. During his first D Records session in Fort Worth, Nelson had recorded "Man With the Blues".

Recordings
On March 11, 1960,  his second session with the label took place at Gold Star Studios, produced by Bill Quinn. On the recording of "What a Way to Live", Nelson was backed by Paul Buskirk on guitar, steel guitarist Ozzie Middleton, fiddlers Darold Raley and Clyde Brewer, bassist Dean Reynolds and drummer Al Hagy. Released in May 1960, the single was not a success. As part of the deal that Nelson made with Uncle Hank Craig to sign him to D Records, Craig received part of the proceeds of the single.

In 1967, Johnny Bush recorded a cover version for the label Stop Records. Backed by steel guitarist Jimmy Day, fiddlers Tommy Jackson and Buddy Spicher and bassist Junior Husky. Bush sang his own harmony. The shuffle beat was set to a 4/4 bass. The song debuted on Billboard's Hot Country Singleson March 16, 1968, and peaked at twenty-nine. It remained on the chart for thirteen weeks.

Mark Chesnutt also recorded a version of the song on his 1994 album of the same name.

Chart performance

Johnny Bush

Footnotes

References

1960 singles
Willie Nelson songs
Songs written by Willie Nelson
1960 songs
Johnny Bush songs


title: Sundown Heaven Town

text:
Sundown Heaven Town is the thirteenth studio album by American country music artist Tim McGraw. It was released on September 16, 2014 by Big Machine Records.

Content
The album has produced two singles in advance of its release: "Lookin' for That Girl" and "Meanwhile Back at Mama's", the latter of which features backing vocals from McGraw's wife, Faith Hill. These singles peaked at numbers 15 and 2, respectively, on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. "Shotgun Rider" was released as the album's third single and became a Number One hit on the Billboard Country Airplay charts. McGraw previously recorded a different song also entitled "Shotgun Rider" on his 2007 album Let It Go. "Diamond Rings and Old Barstools was released as the album's fourth and final single in 2015 and reached the Top 5.

McGraw produced the album with Byron Gallimore, who has produced all of his albums. In an interview with Country Weekly, McGraw stated that, ""I think it’s a good microcosm of what my 20 or so years in music have been, in a lot of ways. You can certainly hear parts of my career throughout all of these songs, as well as the future and where my music is headed. To me, the title of the album is all about that time where you stop doing what you have to do, and start doing what you want to do."

McGraw revealed the album's cover art and track listing on July 28, 2014. One day later, the album was made available for preorder via Amazon MP3 and the iTunes Store.

Critical reception

Sundown Heaven Town received positive reviews from critics. According to Metacritic, where they assign a weighted average score out of 100 to ratings and reviews from mainstream critics, Sundown Heaven Town received an average of 71, based on 4 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Writing for AllMusic, Stephen Thomas Erlewine suggested the music "come[s] on smooth and easy but have the foundation to last." Chuck Dauphin saying for Billboard how "the singer stretches a little more than usual... and takes a few musical chances." On behalf of USA Today, Jerry Shriver commenting how the project contains "many wise nuggets on the vet's solid outing." Glenn Gamboa stating for Newsday how it is an "Eclectic collection of country styles that brings (usually) great results." Writing for Rolling Stone, Will Hermes opined "its hit-or-miss" with this project that's "best when he's feeling your pain." On behalf of The Boston Globe, Sarah Rodman found "a solid effort featuring a few stand-out tracks, slightly better than average radio fare, and some pleasant filler", which is done in "a creditable job of sidestepping any naked pandering to trends, balancing authentic country atmosphere with pop polish."

Track listing

Personnel

Musicians

 Tim McGraw – lead vocals
 Jamie Muhoberac – keyboards
 Steve Nathan – keyboards (1-7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 18)
 David Levita – electric guitar, additional acoustic guitar (16)
 Michael Landau – electric guitar (1–7, 9, 11, 12, 15–18)
 Ilya Toshinsky – acoustic guitar (1–9, 11, 12, 15, 17, 18), banjo (1-9, 11, 12, 15, 17, 18), mandolin (1–9, 11, 12, 15, 17, 18)
 Dan Dugmore – steel guitar (1-13, 15–18), additional acoustic guitar (2), dobro (8)
 Byron Gallimore – additional electric guitar (3), additional backing vocals (4), additional keyboards (8, 17, 18)
 Bryan Sutton – additional acoustic guitar (10, 13, 14), additional banjo (10)
 Paul Bushnell – bass
 Shannon Forrest – drums, percussion, loop programming (4, 7, 9)
 Erik Lutkins – loop programming (4, 9, 12, 15, 16, 17)
 David Campbell – string arrangements and conductor (6, 15)
 Suzie Katayama – string contractor (6, 15)
 Dave Stone – acoustic bass (6, 15)
 John Acosta – cello (6, 15)
 Timothy Landauer – cello (6, 15)
 Steve Richards – cello (6, 15)
 Robert Brophy – viola (6, 15)
 Luke Maurer – viola (6, 15)
 Dave Walther – viola (6, 15)
 Charlie Bisharat – violin (6, 15), concertmaster (6, 15)
 Julian Hallmark – violin (6, 15)
 Tamara Hallmark – violin (6, 15)
 Songa Lee – violin (6, 15)
 Alyssa Park – violin (6, 15)
 Tereza Stanislov – violin (6, 15)
 Sarah Thornblade – violin (6, 15)
 Josefina Vergara – violin (6, 15)
 Shalini Vajayan – violin (6, 15)
 John Wittenberg – violin (6, 15)
 Greg Barnhill – backing vocals (1–4, 6, 7, 9–18)
 Catherine Dunn – backing vocals (5)
 Faith Hill – backing vocals (8)
 Perry Coleman – additional backing vocals (10, 14)
 Herschel Boone – additional backing vocals (14)
 Kid Rock – lead vocals (14)

Production
 Byron Gallimore – producer, mixing
 Tim McGraw – producer
 Julian King – recording
 Stephen Allbritten – additional recording, editing
 Erik Lutkins – additional recording, editing, recording (8, 9, 12, 16, 17)
 Mike E. Clark – additional recording (14)
 David Bryant – recording assistant (1)
 Ernesto Olivera – recording assistant (1)
 Steve Churchyard – string engineer (6, 15)
 Scott Moore – assistant string engineer (6, 15)
 Adam Ayan – mastering
 Sandi Spika Borchetta – creative director
 Kelly Clauge – creative director
 Karri Bowman – art producer
 Nick Egan – art direction, design
 Nino Muñoz – photography

Studios
 Recorded and Mixed at Blackbird Studios (Nashville, Tennessee).
 Strings recorded at Ocean Way (Nashville, Tennessee).
 Mastered at Gateway Mastering (Portland, Maine).

Chart performance
The album debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart and at number 3 on the Billboard 200, selling over 71,000 copies. The album has sold 299,000 copies in the US as of September 2015.

The album also debuted at number 3 on the Canadian Albums Chart, with 5,500 copies sold in its first week.

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Singles

References

2014 albums
Tim McGraw albums
Big Machine Records albums
Albums produced by Byron Gallimore
Albums produced by Tim McGraw


title: Parkove

text:
Parkove (; ; ) is an urban-type settlement in the Yalta Municipality of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, a territory recognized by a majority of countries as part of Ukraine and annexed by Russia as the Republic of Crimea.

Parkove is located on Crimea's southern shore at an elevation of . The settlement is located  west from Simeiz, which it is administratively subordinate to. Its population was 481 in the 2001 Ukrainian census. Current population:

References

Urban-type settlements in Crimea
Seaside resorts in Russia
Seaside resorts in Ukraine
Yalta Municipality


title: Vitória S.C. (basketball)

text:
Vitória S.C., commonly known as Vitória de Guimarães, is a Portuguese professional basketball club from the city of Guimarães, Portugal. The basketball team is a part of Vitória S.C., the parent football club.

Trophies
Taça de Portugal: 2
2007–08, 2012–13
Troféu António Pratas: 1
2010
Proliga: 1
2006–07

Players

Current roster

Notable players

 José Vilhena
 Miguel Cardoso
 Ivan Almeida
 Joel Almeida

Season by season

References

External links
Official website
Eurobasket.com – Team profile

Basketball teams in Portugal
Vitória S.C.


title: Montgomery, Kentucky

text:
Montgomery is an unincorporated community in Trigg County, Kentucky, United States.

References

Unincorporated communities in Trigg County, Kentucky
Unincorporated communities in Kentucky


title: Ananas macrodontes

text:
Ananas macrodontes is a plant species closely related to the pineapple, in the family Bromeliaceae. Its common name is the false pineapple, a name shared with the not closely related Pandanus kaida. The scientific community has not reached consensus on whether this species should belong in the same genus as the pineapple (Ananas), or in its own genus (Pseudananas).

It is native to central South America (Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Ecuador, northern Argentina).

Biology
This plant is found as part of the undergrowth of semi-deciduous and tropical rainforests.  Like its close relatives, A. macrodontes can asexually reproduce by forming offshoots from the mother plant, known by gardeners as suckers.  Like members of Ananas, it forms a composite fruit, which is a fruit formed from the ovaries of multiple flowers.  This fruit is edible, but not as large or desirable of that of the pineapple, and typically contains small seeds.  This plant is a tetraploid with an extra set of chromosomes, suggesting that this plant's origins may have been a hybrid between a member of genus Ananas and a different bromeliad genus.

Cultivation
This plant is not harvested extensively for its fruit, as the fruit of its cousin the pineapple is much larger and more palatable.  It is often used as an ornamental plant for its colorful foliage and as a hedge.  This plant is hardier than the pineapple, and can survive light frosts, but will not tolerate very cold winters, being a tropical plant.  In these colder climates and in the tropics, this plant is able to be potted and kept as a houseplant.

References

External links

macrodontes
Flora of Southern America
Plants described in 1878


title: KNWU

text:
KNWU may refer to:

 KNWU (FM), a radio station (91.5 FM) licensed to serve Forks, Washington, the United States
 Royal Dutch Cycling Union, (In Dutch: KNWU, Koninklijke Nederlandsche Wielren Unie)


title: Martin Pfaff

text:
Martin Pfaff (born 31 March 1939) is a German economist and politician of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) who was a member of the Bundestag from 1990 to 2002.

Early life and education
Pfaff was born in Tevel (now in Tolna County, Hungary) on 31 March 1939. After completing high school, he studied in India, graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 1961. He then studied at the University of Pennsylvania in the United States, earning an MBA in 1963 and PhD in economics. During his student years he was a staff member and honorary treasurer of two schools for the blind in India, from 1958 to 1962.

Academic career
From 1965 to 1974, Pfaff worked as a university lecturer and professor at various universities in the United States. Since 1971 he has also held an economics chair at the University of Augsburg. He was founder and scientific director of the International Institute for Empirical Social Economics (INIFES), a socioeconomic research center based in Stadtbergen, near Augsburg. He has authored and edited several books and monograph and numerous articles on economic and social policy.

Political career
In 1976 Pfaff became a member of the local branch of the SPD in Hochfeld, and he soon became a local party leader for Swabia. He became a member of the Association of the Social Democrats for Health Care (ASG) and in 1994, National Chairman of the ASG. In 1990, Pfaff was elected to the Bundestag, where he served three terms of office, until 2002.

Personal life
He is married to Anita Bose Pfaff (born 1942), also an economics professor, and the daughter of Indian nationalist Subhas Chandra Bose. They have three children: Peter Arun, Thomas Krishna, and Maya Carina.

References

External links

 Official biography on the Bundestag website

1939 births
Living people
People from Tolna County
Members of the Bundestag for Bavaria
Members of the Bundestag 1998–2002
Members of the Bundestag 1994–1998
Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania alumni
German economists
Subhas Chandra Bose
Members of the Bundestag for the Social Democratic Party of Germany


title: Synesthesia – I Think in Colours

text:
Synesthesia – I Think in Colours is the 2014 debut album of German DJ and music producer Alle Farben released on Sony Music.

Overview
The album was released on 25 May 2014 in Germany and European markets through Kallias record label and Sony Music. The 15-track album includes collaborations with a number of artists, namely Graham Candy featured on two tracks, Lydmor also on two tracks and  Sway Clarke II on one track. It also includes two bonus remixes "She Moves" by Bakermat and Goldfish.

On April 15, 2014, Alle Farben released "She Moves (Far Away)" featuring the vocals of Graham Candy as a prerelease and debut single from the debut album.

Track listing
"Intro" – 2:38
"Leaves" – 3:32
"Down" – 4:44
"She Moves" (featuring Graham Candy) – 3:17
"Synesthesia" – 6:28
"Blue" – 4:34
"Sometimes" (featuring Graham Candy) – 3:24
"Because of You" (featuring Lydmor) – 3:49
"On and On" (featuring Lydmor) – 3:25
"Lonely Land" (featuring Sway Clarke II) – 3:24
"Face to Facebook" – 4:02
"D. Punk" – 4:05)
"Metaphysik der Röhren" – 6:56
"She Moves (Far Away)" Bakermat Remix (feat. Graham Candy) – 5:23 (bonus)
"She Moves (Far Away)" Goldfish Dub Mix (feat. Graham Candy) – 7:18 (bonus)

Chart performance

References

2014 debut albums
Alle Farben albums


title: Farmingdale, Maine

text:
Farmingdale is a town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,995 at the 2020 census. Farmingdale is included in the Augusta, Maine micropolitan New England City and Town Area.

History
In 1852, Farmingdale was incorporated as a town, combining parts of South Hallowell, North Gardiner and East/West Gardiner. Many businesses operated in Farmingdale, most of them along the Kennebec River. A major business was harvesting and selling ice for a worldwide market. The Knickerbocker Ice Company (the largest ice company in the country), and the Marshall Ice Company had ice-houses at Bowman's Point. The Knickerbocker Ice Company burned in 1894 or 1895 leaving only the chimney that stood until it was demolished in 1911 to make room for the Central Maine Power Plant. Other businesses on the river in Farmingdale included shipyards, brickyards, pottery, and a glue factory. Commercial growth in ensuing years centered in Gardiner, Hallowell and Augusta, while Farmingdale never developed a town center to compare with those cities. Time, fires, floods and economic forces eventually removed the larger businesses. In the 21st century, Farmingdale is a residential community for those who work in Augusta or other cities. The distinction between the densely developed riverbanks and the open rural back-land remains. Structures that are on the National Register of Historic Places include the Peter Grant House, and the Captain Nathaniel Stone House.

Geography

The town is in southern Kennebec County and is bordered to the north by the city of Hallowell, to the east by the towns of Chelsea and Randolph, to the south by the city of Gardiner and the town of West Gardiner, and to the west by the town of Manchester. The Kennebec River forms the eastern border of the town. Interstate 95, part of the Maine Turnpike, crosses the center of the town but has no direct access. U.S. Route 201 and Maine State Route 27 pass through the eastern side of the town following the Kennebec River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which   is land and  is water. The Farmingdale census-designated place, where two-thirds of the town population live, occupies the eastern part of the town.

Demographics

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the town was $51,344, and the median income for a family was $56,415. Males had a median income of $49,643 versus $29,391 for females. The per capita income for the town was $24,015.  About 18.8% of families and 14.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.5% of those under age 18 and 0% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 2,956 people, 1,259 households, and 807 families residing in the town.  The population density was .  There were 1,374 housing units at an average density of .  The racial makeup of the town was 96.3% White, 0.5% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 1,374 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.9% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals 65 years of age or older, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.  The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 20, 10.7% from 20 to 29, 18.6% from 30 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older.  The median age was 41.6 years. The female population was 52.3% and male population 47.7%.

Economy

Farmingdale is largely a commuter town, though close to 300 small businesses exist.

Education

Farmingdale, along with neighboring Hallowell, is served by the Hall-Dale School System, which is part of the Kennebec Intra-District Schools (KIDS) Regional School Unit 2, which joins the towns of Dresden, Farmingdale, Hallowell, Monmouth, and Richmond.

Hallowell and Farmingdale operate three schools:

Hall-Dale Elementary School (Pre-K–4) 389 students, Hallowell
Hall-Dale Middle School (5–8) 201 students, Farmingdale
Hall-Dale High School (9–12) 349 students, Farmingdale

Further reading
"History of the Town of Farmingdale, Maine, 1852-1952"

References

External links

Towns in Kennebec County, Maine
Towns in Maine


title: Linton, Kentucky

text:
Linton is an unincorporated community in Trigg County, Kentucky, United States. It was also known as Shipsport.

Geography
Linton is located along Kentucky Route 164 along the eastern shore of Lake Barkley (Cumberland River) in southwestern Trigg County. The community is located about a mile north of the Tennessee state line.

References

Unincorporated communities in Trigg County, Kentucky
Unincorporated communities in Kentucky


title: Oakland (CDP), Maine

text:
Oakland is a census-designated place (CDP) comprising the main population center in the town of Oakland in Kennebec County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,602 at the 2010 census, out of 6,240 in the entire town of Oakland.

Geography
The CDP is in northern Kennebec County, in the eastern part of the town of Oakland at . It sits along Messalonskee Stream at the outlet of Messalonskee Lake. The village center is on the north side of the stream, but developed land exists on both sides. The CDP extends east to the Waterville city line, north to Red Brook, a west-side tributary of Messalonskee Stream, west to Ten Oaks Road, South Gage Road, and Wiley Point Road, and south to Webb Road.

Maine State Route 23 passes north-south through the community, and Maine State Route 137 passes through east-west, crossing Route 23 in the village center. Maine State Route 11 enters from the southwest and exits to the east with Route 137. Interstate 95 passes just to the east, with access from Exit 127 (Routes 11 and 137). I-95 leads northeast  to Bangor and south  to Augusta, the state capital. Downtown Waterville is  to the east of Oakland via Routes 11 and 137.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Oakland CDP has a total area of , of which  are land and , or 5.25%, are water. Messalonskee Stream is a northeast-flowing tributary of the Kennebec River.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,758 people, 1,149 households, and 728 families residing in the CDP.  The population density was .  There were 1,318 housing units at an average density of .  The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.15% White, 0.25% Black or African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.62% Asian, 0.07% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.76% of the population.

There were 1,149 households, out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.6% were non-families. 29.2% 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 2.40 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older.  The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.7 males.  For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $32,700, and the median income for a family was $40,292. Males had a median income of $33,281 versus $25,326 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $20,741.  About 10.5% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.4% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.

References

Census-designated places in Maine
Census-designated places in Kennebec County, Maine
Oakland, Maine


title: L. P. Wenham

text:
Leslie Peter Wenham FSA (1911 – 29 January 1990) was a British archaeologist, historian, and professor who excavated in York, on Hadrian's Wall and Malton. He was the first to produce a comprehensive report of a Romano-British Cemetery.

He is known for his extensive publications in archaeology. He was elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London in 1970. Wenham served with the Royal Army Ordnance Corps during the Second World War.

Education and work
Wenham graduated from Durham University in 1933 with an honours degree in modern history. He spent some time excavating under Eric Birley in the civilian settlement at Housesteads Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall. During the Second World War he served with the Royal Army Ordnance Corps. In 1951, he was appointed lecturer in history at St. John's College, York. He would later become head of the History department and remained part of the college until his retirement in 1974.

Wenham was a prolific excavator in and around York, frequently publishing his excavations with the Yorkshire Archaeological Society. He had a particular interest in the defences of the Fortress at Eboracum (modern day York). He excavated throughout the city during the 1950s, 60s and 70s, at locations including King's Square, Davygate, Petergate and St Mary Bishophill Junior, York. His excavations at Trentholme Drive resulted in the first comprehensive report of a Romano-British Cemetery; it had been excavated as part of an archaeological investigation rather than during building work. Wenham was the editor of the Yorkshire Archaeological Journal between 1955 and 1968.

He was elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London on 8 January 1970.

After retirement, Wenham moved to his native Richmond.

Publications

 Wenham, L. P. 1954. 'Blossom Street Excavations 1953'. Yorkshire Arhchitectural and York Archaeological Society Proceedings Vol. 11. pp: 523-4
 Wenham, L. P. 1958. The History of Richmond School, Yorkshire. Herald Press
 Wenham, L. P. 1960. 'Seven archaeological discoveries in Yorkshire'. Yorkshire Archaeological Journal Vol. 40. pp: 298-328
 Wenham, L. P. 1961. 'Excavations and discoveries adjoining the south-west wall of the Roman legionary fortress in Feasegate, York, 1955-7'. Yorkshire Archaeological Journal Vol. 40. pp:329-50
 Wenham, L. P. 1962 'Excavations and discoveries within the Legionary Fortress in Davygate, York, 1955-8'.Yorkshire Archaeological Journal Vol. 40. pp:507-87
 Wenham, L. P. 1965 'The South-West defences of the Fortress of Eboracum' in Jarrett, M. G. and Dobson, B. (eds.) Britain and Rome. pp: 1-26
 Wenham, L. P. 1967 'Two Excavations: No.2 Ryethorpe Grange and Appletree Farm, York, 1959'. Transactions of the Yorkshire Philosophical Society pp: 45-60
 Wenham, L. P. 1968 'Discoveries in King's Square, York, 1963'. Yorkshire Archaeological Journal Vol. 42. pp: 165-8
 Wenham. L. P. 1968. 'Fourteen Roman Finds from York'. Yorkshire Philosophical Society Annual Report 1968. pp: 38-48
 Wenham, L.P., Warwick, R., Cooke, C., Rowbotham, T. C. 1968. The Romano-British Cemetery at Trentholme Drive, York. Ministry of Public Buildings and Works Archaeological Report no. 5. London: HSMO
 Wenham, L. P. 1972. 'Excavations in Low Petergate, York, 1957-8'. Yorkshire Archaeological Journal Vol. 44. pp: 65-113
 Wenham, L. P., Hall, R. A., Bride, C. M., and Stocker, D. A. 1987. St Mary Bishophill Junior and St Mary Castlegate (Archaeology of York 8/2). York: Council for British Archaeology
 Wenham, L. P. and Heywood, B. 1997. The 1968 to 1970 Excavations in the vicus at Malton, North Yorkshire (Yorkshire Archaeological Reports no.3). Leeds: Yorkshire Archaeological Society

See also
 Eboracum
 Derventio Brigantum
 York City Walls
 Yorkshire Archaeological Society

References

1911 births
1990 deaths
Fellows of the Society of Antiquaries of London
British historians
Alumni of University College, Durham
Royal Army Ordnance Corps soldiers
People associated with York St John University
People from Richmond, North Yorkshire
20th-century British archaeologists
British Army personnel of World War II


title: Winthrop (CDP), Maine

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Winthrop is a census-designated place (CDP) comprising the primary settlement in the town of Winthrop in Kennebec County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,650 at the 2010 census, out of 6,092 in the town of Winthrop as a whole.

Geography
Winthrop is located in southwestern Kennebec County at  (44.311812, −69.968699), in the center of the town of Winthrop. The village is in the Winthrop Lakes Region and sits between the outlet of Maranacook Lake and the inlet of Annabessacook Lake along their connecting stream, which falls  in . The CDP includes rural land surrounding the village, extending east to the shore of Upper Narrows Pond, south down Annabessacook Lake to the inlet of Hoyt Brook, north up Maranacook Lake to the Readfield town line, and west along Hoyt Brook and Maine State Route 41.

U.S. Route 202, with Maine State Routes 11 and 100, passes through the central part of the CDP, passing just south of the village center. US 202 leads east  to Augusta, the state capital, and southwest  to Lewiston. Routes 41 and 133 pass through the village center. Route 41 leads north  to the center of Readfield, while Route 133 leads northwest  to Livermore Falls.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Winthrop CDP has a total area of , of which  are land and , or 22.58%, are water. The Winthrop Lakes network drains via Cobbosseecontee Lake and Stream southeast to the Kennebec River at Gardiner.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,893 people, 1,188 households, and 780 families residing in the CDP. The population density was . There were 1,344 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.00% White, 0.52% Black or African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.07% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.41% of the population.

There were 1,188 households, out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 21.7% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $38,403, and the median income for a family was $47,875. Males had a median income of $33,826 versus $26,732 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,075. About 7.2% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.4% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.

References

Census-designated places in Kennebec County, Maine
Winthrop, Maine


title: Skyliner (band)

text:
Skyliner is an American heavy metal band hailing from Jacksonville, Florida. The band was formed in 2000 by guitarist and vocalist Jake Becker and drummer Benjamin Brenner. Since the band formed, they have released two demos, two EPs, and three full-length studio albums. The band was signed to an international recording contract with Limb Music, based in Hamburg, Germany. before going independent.

Skyliner's main genres are typically considered to be power metal and progressive metal. Turning away from the fantasy-based lyrics of typical power metal, Skyliner's themes have included personal pain, alienation, social awareness, and a variety of spiritual or esoteric concepts. Becker has an unusual composing style, typically writing the musical score around a finished set of lyrics.

In February, 2014, the band released their first studio album Outsiders, which contains nine tracks and is 70 minutes long. The album was released on the Limb Music record label and contained a mix of songs that appeared on earlier recordings as well as new material.

History

Formation
Jake Becker and Ben Brenner met at a church youth group in 2000 at ages 14 and 15, respectively. The two were mutually interested in one another because neither quite fit in with the other members of the church. Both were new to their instruments and over the next couple years the two developed with each other, a relationship that would prove priceless as time progressed. Despite Becker's songwriting becoming significantly more focused, the two still had trouble finding talented and serious musicians who wanted to play their style of music, leading to a long roster of bassists and other members.

Early recordings

In 2005, the band assembled the demo CD Light Comes Out of Black. All of the tracks were recorded live in the studio with the exception on Becker's vocals. Kyle Sweeney joined the band as the bassist for the recording of this demo, but left later on in 2004. This release opened the door for local shows and got the band some minor publicity in the area, but during the time the album was being promoted, Becker was already working on and correcting a new batch of songs.

Four years later, the self-titled demo Skyliner was released. Compared with the first, the new demo showed a more specific identity for the band, including the addition of a keyboard, played by Cody Lewis, as well as new artwork. Bassist David Lee Redding soon joined up, and would stay with the band until 2013. During this first decade of its existence, Skyliner struggled to maintain a permanent line-up and also had difficulties putting in enough time and money to keep the band moving forward at the rate desired. However, the releases provided many lessons to the band and allowed the core synergy between Becker and Brenner to grow even stronger.

Setting aside the two demos' shortcomings, the band released the first EP The Alchemist in 2011. Joining with engineers Andrew Perlowich and Jamie King, the band sought to release songs that truly reflected their own style. Ashley Flynn replaced Cody Lewis on the keyboard, thus completing the line-up for the first studio album. While the songs do not differ greatly from the second demo in terms of style, the mistakes made during the recording and mastering were addressed while the demos were largely unaltered.

Limb Music

The band's first full-length studio album, Outsiders, was recorded in 2013. Skyliner maintained its recording line-up from the EP and again sought out Jamie King for mixing and mastering. The songs "Symphony in Black", "Undying Wings", "Aria of the Waters", and "The Alchemist" appeared in the band's previous releases and were revised to Becker's specifications before being recorded for the new album. Ideas originally in the songs "Time" and "Outsiders" from the 2005 demo Light Comes Out of Black also make a reappearance not as songs themselves, but movements in the 21-minute finale "Worlds of Conflict", a multi-part suite dealing with depersonalization-derealization disorder.

Just as the band was looking for a label with which to release Outsiders, Flynn and Redding both left the band. Shortly after their departure, Nathaniel Curtis became the band's new bassist. In autumn of 2013, Skyliner signed a contract with Limb Music. The album released worldwide on February 28, 2014, and celebrated the North American release on April 15. Described by Limb as "the symbiosis of classy, sophisticated song writing characteristic for the US and the traditional heavy metal values and virtues of Europe," the album was met with positive reviews despite its risk-taking progressive mindset. Support of the album grew while more online reviews and magazine articles were beginning to call Skyliner "one of the breakout progressive power metal bands of 2014."

Condition Black, the band's sophomore effort for LMP, was released on October 21, 2016, again mixed and mastered by Jamie King. This also marked the band's video debut with a clip filmed for the now-signature title track. Condition Black received similar accolades as the debut, but also some disconcert at the band's decision to remain a three-piece and expand upon a more raw, aggressive, and progressive style. The record included an ambitious 5-song-suite entitled "A Divine Triumvirate", which incorporated elements from Swedish death metal, atmospheric, free-flowing jazz, and Vedic-inspired chants and percussion. Becker would go on to remark that this section of the record may have found more success if released as its own independently-themed EP apart from the otherwise more traditional Condition Black.

Alchemic Visions

The band would follow through on that notion with the release of the followup Age of Virgo EP on May 26, 2018, mixed and mastered by Jamie King and distributed via their own imprint, Alchemic Visions and showcasing the debut of Stuart Brinkman on bass. Age of Virgo proved to be the most progressive outing yet, featuring a two-part title track made up of both the most atmospheric and heaviest music the band had created and described as "a dedication to the feminine power which helped give birth to a balanced civilization; a mostly instrumental musical narrative taking the listener through times of tranquility and thunder when goddesses took their place on Earth." The band appeared in a striking promotional photoshoot showing each member's face covered in blood, keeping in theme with the menstruation and afterbirth depicted on the cover art.

In 2019, recordings began for what would emerge as the third full-length album, Dark Rivers, White Thunder. Mixed and mastered by Jamie King and released as the second physical release through Alchemic Visions on January 30, 2021, Dark Rivers, White Thunder met with widespread praise critically and from fans. The album made a full return to the intense US/Euro sound of the band, while maintaining progressive elements and introducing some fresh ideas. On Dark Rivers, White Thunder, more tribal-associated instrumentation and rhythms were incorporated than ever before. Becker, by now known as Starseeker, attributed the new developments to the need to "go back, in a mental sense, a spiritual sense, go back to that old place we all began at, where a few humans were sitting around a fire, started banging on rocks and bones, and screamed out at the sky." The band's Facebook page also elaborated on the idea, revealing the parallels in the album's themes to the Jungian concept of "the two-million-year-old-self". A video clip was filmed for the song "I Walk Alone".

Discography

 Light Comes Out of Black (Demo, 2005)
 Skyliner (Demo, 2009)
 The Alchemist (EP, 2011)
 Outsiders (LP, 2014)
 Condition Black (LP, 2016)
 The Age Of Virgo (EP, 2018)
 Dark Rivers, White Thunder (LP, 2021)

Members

Present members
 Jake Becker - Vocals, Guitar
 Ben Brenner - Drums, percussion
 Stuart Brinkman - Bass, backing vocals

Former members

Bass

 Nathaniel Curtis (2013-2017)
 David Lee Redding (2007–2013)
 Code Cochran (2006–2007)
 Jake Alessandrini (2005–2006)
 Kyle Sweeney (2004)
 Donnie Back (2000–2001)

Keyboard

 Ashley Flynn (2010–2013)
 Cody Lewis (2007–2009)

References

Heavy metal musical groups from Florida
Musical groups from Jacksonville, Florida
2000 establishments in Florida
Musical groups established in 2000


title: Bort (name)

text:
Bort is an eastern Ashkenazi Jewish nickname for a man with a beard. It originates from the Yiddish word  and the German , which both mean 'beard'. It may also be connected to the Polish word , a loanword from the German  meaning 'braid' or 'galloon'.

People
Notable people with the name include:

Joan Barreda Bort (born 1983), Spanish motorcycle racer
Léon Teisserenc de Bort (1855–1913), French scientist
Pierre Edmond Teisserenc de Bort (1814–1892), French writer and politician

References

Ashkenazi surnames


title: Winthrop, Maine

text:
Winthrop is a town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States. The population was 6,121 at the 2020 census. Winthrop's population, however, approximately doubles during the summer months as part-year residents return to seasonal camps located on the shores of Winthrop's Lakes and Ponds. A recreational area located among lakes, the town includes the villages of Winthrop and East Winthrop, and is the center of the Winthrop Lakes Region. Winthrop is included in the Augusta, Maine Micropolitan New England City and Town Area.

History

Winthrop was part of the Kennebec Purchase awarded by the Plymouth Council for New England. First called Pondtown for its lakes and ponds, it was settled by Timothy Foster in 1765. On April 26, 1771, Pondtown Plantation was incorporated by the Massachusetts General Court as Winthrop, named for the first colonial governor of Massachusetts, John Winthrop. Readfield was set off and incorporated in 1791. The surface of the town is uneven, but with good land that yielded hay, grain and apples. Winthrop became noted for its orchards and cattle.

At the outlet of Maranacook Lake into Annabessacook Lake, John Chandler built a sawmill in 1768, and then added a gristmill. Other industries followed, including a fulling mill, tannery and blacksmith shop. The Winthrop Woolen & Cotton Manufactory was incorporated in 1809, and in 1814 went into operation. By 1886, the town had a sawmill which manufactured about 200,000 feet of lumber every year, two oil cloth factories, a sash and blind factory, and a foundry and machine shop. The Maine Central Railroad opened to the village, carrying freight and tourists. Winthrop and its lakes developed into a summer resort, which it remains today.

Villages and neighborhoods
Winthrop has historically referred to its regions by directional names. Other than Winthrop Village and East Winthrop, their boundaries are not firmly established and tend to vary from person to person. Winthrop has several villages and areas that can be classified as neighborhoods. Some of them are:
Winthrop is the main, central area, often called The Village. It encompasses roughly the area around northern Annabessacook Lake to southern Marancook Lake. This is the central, downtown of Winthrop, featuring shops, eateries, businesses, a public beach and library. Just over 43% of Winthrop's population live in Winthrop Village.
North Area (Maranacook) loops around Maranacook Lake, and includes the popular Memorial Drive, often referred to as The Drive. The area features excellent public landings, and is heavily developed with many summer homes, year-round residences, and rental cabins.
East Winthrop is located just west of Manchester and south of Readfield, borders most of Cobbosseecontee Lake, and all of Little Cobbosseecontee, Upper & Lower Narrows. It has a separate post office and ZIP code (04343) from the rest of Winthrop (04364), although this serves only mail delivered to post office boxes in the East Winthrop Post Office. The area has magnificent views of the Cobbosseecontee bodies of water.
South Area (Annabessacook) borders Monmouth and loops around Annabessacook Lake. The area includes popular lakeside tourist attractions, including the 65 acre Augusta West Resort, and the 25 acre historic Annabessacook Farm Bed & Breakfast.
West Area (Mt. Pisgah area) encompasses roughly the area from Wilson Pond up to Berry Pond. The southern part of this area is home to Mount Pisgah. This is a popular fishing area, as Wilson Pond abounds with natural populations of warm-water species, especially bass and perch.

Geography

Winthrop is an industrial and suburban center, located approximately 10 miles west of Maine's capital city, Augusta. Nearly 10% of Winthrop's housing is seasonal. The commercial downtown is situated between Maranacook and Annabessacook Lake.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which  is land and  is water. Winthrop is drained by Hoyt Brook.

The town is crossed by U. S. Route 202 and state routes 11, 41, 100, 133 and 135. It is bordered by the towns of Manchester to the east, West Gardiner to the southeast, Monmouth to the south, Leeds and Wayne to the west, and Readfield to the north.

Winthrop is also home to Mt. Pisgah (pronounced piss-gah, from the Hebrew word for summit or lookout), which is 807 ft above sea level and home to the Maine Fire Services watch tower that was in service from 1949 to 1992, when air patrols rendered it obsolete. The tower still stands to this day and is accessible by a hiking trail.

Demographics

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the town was $58,066, and the median income for a family was $64,637. Males had a median income of $35,262 versus $27,130 for females. The per capita income for the town was $27,755.  9.2% of the population and 5.0% of families were below the poverty line.  Out of the total population, 13.8% of those under the age of 18 and 17.8% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Winthrop has historically been known as a fast-growing suburban town, and saw its population triple during the 20th century. Its growth rate has slowed in recent years, and saw a decline in the 2010 census for the first time in almost a century. Winthrop has always been the largest in population municipality in Kennebec County that was classified as a town and not a city. Oakland surpassed Winthrop's population in the 2010 census.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 6,092 people, 2,598 households, and 1,740 families residing in the town. The population density was .  There were 3,295 housing units at an average density of .  The racial makeup of the town was 97.6% White, 0.3% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 1.4% from two or more races.  1.0% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 2,598 households, of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.  The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.76.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 20, 9% from 20 to 29, 17.1% from 30 to 44, 34.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older.  The median age was 46 years.  The female population was 51.6% and male population 48.4%.

Education

Winthrop Public Schools is an independent school district serving approximately 840 students in grades Pre-K–12. Winthrop's schools are governed by the Winthrop School Committee. The five-member group consists of elected representatives from Winthrop. The members serve two-year terms and conduct monthly meetings that are open to the public.
Winthrop operates three schools:
Winthrop Grade School (Pre-K–5) 395 students
Winthrop Middle School (6–8) 205 students
Winthrop High School (9–12) 242 students

Winthrop is also home to the Monmouth/Winthrop Adult Education.

Government

Local government
Winthrop uses the Council-Manager form of government, in which the Town Council is the primary governing authority. The Winthrop Town Council consists of seven elected members. The Town Council appoints and confirms both the Town Manager, and the Town Attorney. The Town Manager, in turn, appoints the Finance Director, and Clerk. In addition to these positions, Winthrop has several departments used to provide the services necessary to the town.

The framework for the town government is defined in the Municipal charter.

Political makeup

Winthrop is known as being politically moderate, and consistently votes for both liberals and conservatives for local, state, and national offices. In the 2008 Presidential election, Barack Obama received 2,006 of the town's votes to John McCain's 1,569, and in the 2004 Presidential election, John Kerry received 50% of the town's votes to George W. Bush's 47.4%, compared to 53% for Kerry and 45% for Bush statewide. In 2009 the town voted in favor of a statewide referendum to overturn a state law allowing same-sex marriage in Maine by a vote of 2,349 to 1,277, but voted in 2012 on a referendum to allow same-sex marriage 53% to 47%.
The town has more Independent voters than it does Democrats or Republicans:

Sites of interest
 Camp Mechuwana is a United Methodist camp that was established in 1948 and is located on 230 acres of forest land. The camp borders Lake Annabessacook and Lower Narrows Pond.
 The Charles M. Bailey Public Library serves Winthrop and surrounding communities. It was founded in 1916 and is located on Bowdoin Street. The library holds various cultural events such as lectures, film series, and music.
 Cobbossee Lighthouse, only active inland waters lighthouse in Maine
 Moses Bailey House
 Mt. Pisgah, the highest point in Kennebec County, with a hiking trail leading to a historic fire lookout tower and (on a clear day), a view of Mount Washington in New Hampshire.

Winthrop Lakes Region

Winthrop is at the center of the Winthrop Lakes Region, which is situated between Lewiston and Augusta, Maine, and centered around six major bodies of water: Androscoggin Lake, Annabessacook Lake, Cobbosseecontee Lake, Echo Lake, Maranacook Lake and Parker Pond, in addition to numerous smaller bodies of water. Besides Winthrop, the region includes the towns of Fayette, Readfield, and Mount Vernon to the north, Manchester to the east, Monmouth to the south, and Wayne to the west. The northern part of Mount Vernon is considered to be part of the Belgrade Lakes Region. The region is a popular recreation area in central Maine, with over three dozen Lakes and ponds offering a variety of boating, hiking, cycling, camping and fishing opportunities. The area is also home to numerous shoreline events, concerts and festivals.

The Winthrop Lakes Region includes the following bodies of water:

*Cobbosseecontee Lake (known locally as Cobbossee) is nationally recognized as one of the top bass-fishing lakes in America due to its impressive largemouth population. Cobbossee also has the only active inland waters lighthouse in Maine, Ladies Delight Light.

Notable people

 John T. Averill, US congressman
 Hannah Johnston Bailey, peace/temperance/suffrage activist
 Samuel P. Benson, US congressman
 Del Bissonette, MLB first baseman and coach
 Thomas Fillebrown, head of the American Dental Association
 Patrick Flood, Maine state legislator
 Olga Fonda, film and television actress and model
 Henry H. Goddard, psychologist and eugenicist
 Craig Hickman, writer, farmer and state legislator
 Ezekiel Holmes, agriculturalist and politician
 Elizabeth Armstrong Reed, scholar/author
 Ben Roy, comedian and musician
 Jerrold Speers, politician and lawyer
 Barbara Walsh, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist
 Benjamin White, US congressman
 George F. Wilson, MLB catcher
 Henry Clay Wood, U.S. Army officer who received the Medal of Honor during the American Civil War

References

External links

 Town of Winthrop, Maine
 Bailey Public Library
 Maranacook Lake Association
 Winthrop Chamber of Commerce

Towns in Kennebec County, Maine


title: Arthur Sheppard

text:
Arthur Sheppard  (1862–1944) was private secretary to Archbishop Davidson, who served as Archbishop of Canterbury from 1902 to 1928.

Life
Sheppard was born in 1862, the son of Arthur Sheppard of Bedford.  He was educated at Bedford Modern School.

On leaving school, Sheppard was apprenticed to the printing trade at the offices of the Bedfordshire Times.  Following a journalistic career he became editor of The Windsor and Eton Chronicle.

In 1889 he became private secretary to Dr. Davidson, then Dean of Windsor. He accompanied Dr. Davidson successively to the sees of Rochester, Winchester and finally, on his appointment as Archbishop of Canterbury, a position he served from 1902 to 1928.  He was also secretary of the Cathedrals Commission of the Church Assembly (1925–28) and Secretary of the Tribute to Archbishop Davidson in 1928.

In his book "Cantaur: The Archbishops in Their Office", Edward Carpenter stated that of all Randall Davidson's secretaries 'Arthur Sheppard, who joined his staff in 1899 and retired only in 1923, was pre-eminent'.

Arthur Sheppard married Hannah Elizabeth Grice in 1885 in Bedford.  Hannah predeceased him and they had no children.  He died on 21 November 1944 in Bedford. Some of Sheppard's correspondence is held at the London School of Economics.

Selected works
How To Become A Private Secretary. Published by T. Fisher Unwin, 1903

References

People educated at Bedford Modern School
1862 births
1944 deaths
Members of the Royal Victorian Order


title: Camden (CDP), Maine

text:
Camden is a census-designated place (CDP) comprising the main village in the town of Camden in Knox County, Maine, United States. The population was 3,570 at the 2010 census, out of 4,850 in the entire town of Camden.

Geography
The Camden CDP is located in the southeastern part of the town of Camden, at  (44.21044, −69.068376), where the Megunticook River enters Penobscot Bay. The CDP extends south to the Rockport town line, west to Simonton Road and Cobb Road, and north to Mount Battie Road and Beloin Road. The east edge of the CDP follows the shore of Penobscot Bay. The  summit of Mount Battie, part of Camden Hills State Park, is within the CDP.

U.S. Route 1 passes through the center of the village, leading north  to Belfast and south  to Rockland. Maine State Routes 52 (Mountain Street) and 105 (Washington Street) lead northwest out of the village. Route 52 leads  to Lincolnville Center, while Route 105 leads  to Hope.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , all  land.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 3,934 people, 1,826 households, and 1,028 families residing in the CDP. The population density was . There were 2,108 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.20% White, 0.31% Black or African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.84% of the population.

There were 1,826 households, out of which 22.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.7% were non-families. 37.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.68.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 18.7% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 29.0% from 45 to 64, and 25.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $39,891, and the median income for a family was $57,554. Males had a median income of $32,273 versus $26,702 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $25,880. About 6.2% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.

References

Census-designated places in Maine
Census-designated places in Knox County, Maine


title: Alphonse Moussette

text:
Alphonse Moussette (July 18, 1892 – September 13, 1951) was a business owner and mayor of Hull, Quebec, now part of the city of Gatineau, from 1936 to 1940 and from 1948 to 1951. He served on Hull city council from 1926 to 1931.

He was born in Aylmer, the son of Antoine Moussette and Almédine Beaudette.

Before entering municipal politics, he served as chief inspector for the Quebec Liquor Commission for the counties of Hull, Pontiac and Papineau, as bailiff for the Quebec Superior Court for Hull district.

Mousette owned theatres in Hull, Aylmer and Masson. He also owned the Avalon club in Hull.

An inquiry into the Hull police in 1943 found that Moussette and several city councillors had protected houses of prostitution and illegal gaming against prosecution by the police.

He died at the Sacré-Coeur Hospital in Hull at the age of 59 following a serious illness.

Moussette Beach in the Val-Tétreau neighbourhood of Gatineau was named in his honour.

References

1892 births
1951 deaths
Mayors of Hull, Quebec
French Quebecers


title: 3e étage

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3e étage (from the French 'Third Floor') is a dance company founded in 2004 by dancer-choreographer Samuel Murez, and based in Paris, France.
3e étage dancers are all members of the Paris Opera Ballet, but the administrative and artistic direction are entirely independent from that company. 3e étage receives no subsidies, and operates entirely on income from performance sales to theaters, ticket sales of self-produced performances, and the support of private benefactors.

History
3e étage's first performance took place on May 28, 2006, in Vieux-Boucau-les-Bains, France.
The cast was composed of: Mathilde Froustey, Josua Hoffalt, Florian Magnenet, Yong-Geol Kim, Muriel Zusperreguy, Ludmila Pagliero, and Samuel Murez.

Of these, three later became principal dancers and two first soloists.

Notable performances and invitations include:
 Sagunto en Escena, Spain, 2008
 Jardins del Cap Roig, Spain, 2009
 Festival des Arts de Saint Sauveur, Canada, 2011
 Ted Shawn Theater, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, Massachusetts, US 2011 (6 performances)
 Teatre Coliseo, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2012 (2 performances)
 Ted Shawn Theater, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, Massachusetts, US 2013 (6 performances)
 André Malraux Theater, Rueil-Malmaison, France 2013 (5 performances)

3e étage was also featured in the 2012 video advertisement for the perfume Interlude, by Amouage.

Artistic Direction
Samuel Murez has been artistic director of 3e étage since its founding.
A director is credited for each show, separately from the general artistic direction of the company.

As artistic director of 3e étage, Murez has stated  that he sees his primary role as fostering a specific creative culture, in which:
new work grows from a long-term shared intimacy between members of the group who each bring their various talents, personalities, and ideas to the table
work both old and new evolves continually over time, even years after its premiere
all work is many-layered, with the superficial layers being immediately accessible and enjoyable to younger or less experienced viewers, and more complex elements rewarding multiple viewings, or the more experienced eye
the group's work, on- and offstage, brings people together, regardless of their profession and/or background. 3e étage projects are meant to stimulate encounters and dialogue
3e étage puts on very high-quality shows, in return for which the audience is willing to pay a fair price. This is not a mainstream approach in France, where generous government subsidies for culture are meant to enable very low ticket prices.
3e étage innovates as much in all aspects of its activities as much as it does in the rehearsal studio
3e étage provides a helpful framework for all members of the group (artistic, technical, administrative, or other) to develop their specific talents and capabilities over time, and accompanies them throughout the different phases of their careers

Programming
From 2006 to 2009, 3e étage performances included work by a variety of choreographers alongside Murez's own: George Balanchine, William Forsythe, Edouard Lock, Roland Petit, Jiri Bubenicek, José Martinez, Ben van Cauwenbergh, Richard Siegal.

3e étage also produced performances by directors other than Samuel Murez.
In 2011, 3e étage produced the show "Carte Blanche à Agnes Letestu", which was artistically directed by Paris Opera Ballet "Étoile" (Principal dancer) Agnès Letestu. This program was also performed in 2012, in Le Bouscat, France.

Starting in 2011, most 3e étage performances featured one full-length work created by Murez, divided into a series of scenes of various lengths, tied together by overarching themes, motifs, and recurring characters.

These included "Désordres" (Disorders), and its sequel "Le Pillow Thirteen" (created for the 2013 tour to Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, later performed in France as "Dérèglements")
In 2014, 3e étage announced two new programs to be premiered during the 2014–2015 season:
"Tchaikovski : Récits du Royaume des Songes" to be directed by 3e étage founding member and Paris Opera Ballet Étoile Josua Hoffalt
"François Alu & les danseurs de l'Opéra de Paris" to be directed by Paris Opera Ballet "Premier Danseur" (first soloist) François Alu

Audience and critical response

United States
Two week-length 3e étage tours Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival (2011 and 2013) were entirely sold out, with the press universally praising the exceptionally high quality of the dancing, and noting the enthusiasm of the audience response.

Europe
3e étage performances are praised by the press, with Samuel Murez being described by Paris Match as"the Chaplin of dance", but writings about the company's performances regularly express puzzlement about 3e étage's artistic model and long-term development goals, questioning the low number of performances, the slow speed of creation of new work, and Murez's decision to continue working only with Paris Opera Ballet dancers. Many reviewers expressed frustration that new scenes of "Le Rêveur" (the Dreamer), the prologue of which was presented at the Paris Opera Bastille Amphitheater in February 2013, were not presented in subsequent shows.

Members

3e étage does not self-describe as a dance company. All self-published materials refer to it as a "group", and it does not publish a list of current members. In materials published by third parties, it is described as a "company" or "troupe".
Dancers participating in the company's performances during the 2013–2014 season included:
Josua Hoffalt, François Alu, Lydie Vareilhes, Léonore Baulac, Laura Hecquet, Takeru Coste, Niccolo Balossini, Hugo Vigliotti.

Notes

References

Contemporary dance companies


title: Thomaston (CDP), Maine

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Thomaston is a census-designated place (CDP) comprising the main village in the town of Thomaston in Knox County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,875 at the 2010 census, out of 2,781 in the town of Thomaston as a whole.

Geography
The Thomaston CDP is located at  (44.078388, −69.18133) in the southern part of the town of Thomaston, on the north side of the Saint George River where it reaches tidewater. U.S. Route 1 comprises Main Street through the village, leading northeast (northbound)  to Rockland and northwest (southbound)  to Warren. Maine State Route 131 follows Route 1 along Main Street but leads northwest up Oyster River Road to the eastern part of Warren and south out High Street five miles to St. George.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Thomaston CDP has a total area of , of which  are land and , or 1.98%, are water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,714 people, 1,013 households, and 583 families residing in the CDP. The population density was . There were 1,100 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.13% White, 0.81% Black or African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.66% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.07% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.55% of the population.

There were 1,013 households, out of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.3% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.4% were non-families. 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 18.6% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 121.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 127.6 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $30,549, and the median income for a family was $41,058. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $22,067 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,564. About 8.1% of families and 14.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.5% of those under age 18 and 17.9% of those age 65 or over.

References

Census-designated places in Maine
Census-designated places in Knox County, Maine
Thomaston, Maine


title: The Quest (2014 TV series)

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The Quest is an American fantasy-based competition series that aired on the network ABC that premiered on July 31, 2014, at 8:00 p.m. EST. Filmed on a castle estate outside Vienna, Austria, contestants face a variety of fantasy-themed challenges in the fictional land of "Everealm". The show ran for a single season, but a reboot was developed for Disney+, which premiered May 11, 2022.

Format
A number of people compete in a reality competition that takes place against the backdrop of a high fantasy setting, the kingdom of Everealm.  While the ongoing storyline is scripted and the contestants are interacting with actors throughout the competition, the actual challenges and eliminations are genuine and determined by the contestants' abilities and decisions.

In each episode, the contestants (called "Paladins") compete in a challenge related to events in the storyline.  The winning Paladin receives a "mark" of a virtue corresponding to the challenge; it is a medal that the Paladin wears, however, this medal doesn't save them from elimination. A predetermined number of losing Paladins are subjected to a subsequent challenge (the "Fates' Challenge"), and the winner of that challenge remains safe from elimination ("banishment").  The remaining Paladins, including the winner of the Fates' Challenge, decide which of the losing Paladins should be banished; the Paladins deliberate as a group and then each publicly stands behind the Paladin he or she wishes to save from banishment.  The Paladin with the least support is banished.

Plot
Everealm is a magical land of twelve peacefully coexisting kingdoms that is periodically menaced by a dark power.  Each time a threat to the realm appears, the three Fates summon “Paladins”, heroes from our world who are transported to Everealm.  Each receives one piece of a mystical weapon called the Sunspear.  The Paladins are constantly tested by the Fates under a processes that has them procedurally “banished”, one by one, until one single paladin remains.  The remaining paladin is designated as the “One True Hero”, and is destined to use the Sunspear to defeat the threat.

Each Paladin receives a scroll, proclaiming that he or she is a Paladin, beckoned to save Everealm from a menace known as Verlox.  The Paladins gather underground at a passageway between realities; there, the Fates explain the quest.  The Paladins are sent into Everealm to find the pieces of the Sunspear and to meet their guide, Crio, a follower of the Fates who is also Royal Steward of Castle Saenctum, the stronghold of the only kingdom still resisting Verlox.  The Paladins are welcomed by Queen Ralia XXIII and are trained by Sir Ansgar, who initially doubts the Paladins' worth but eventually comes to respect them.  However, the Grand Vizier seems hostile to the Paladins.

Paladins

Cast
 Peter Windhofer as Sir Ansgar, head of the Royal Army
 Jan Hutter as Crio the Dreamer, Royal Steward of Castle Saenctum
 Marcello de Nardo as the Grand Vizier, the Queen's Chief Advisor
 Susanne Gschwendtner as Queen Ralia XXIII, Protector of Saenctum
 Stephanie Buddenbrock as Karu, one of the three Fates
 Florence Kasumba as Talmuh, one of the three Fates
 Mai Duong Kieu as Solas, one of the three Fates
 Doug Tait as Verlox/Rana Chief

Production and filming
The Quest was developed by a production team who had produced The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Amazing Race and Queer Eye. The local service company was Gebhardt Service Productions.

The series was set in the Kingdom of Saenctum and was filmed on location in Austria, for the most part at Burg Kreuzenstein, just north of Vienna. Arie Bohrer of Location Austria of The National Film Commission of Austria, said that the location was very film-friendly and had a huge courtyard which lent itself to set construction. The castle was closed to the public for a month and the furniture was moved out and replaced with props. Location Austria grants funding subsidies for scripted film and television productions but The Quest was not eligible as reality shows are largely extemporary.

Episodes

Game summary

Sir Ansgar's challenge results

A bold placement indicates the Paladin who received the Mark, either by placing first or being chosen by and between the winning team
An italicized placement indicates the Paladin placed in the bottom group of Sir Ansgar's challenge and, as a result, faced the Fates' challenge

Fates' challenge and voting results

The vote was tied between Patrick and Lina. As holder of the Mark, Andrew was to break the tie; he chose to save Lina, banishing Patrick.

Legend:
 This Paladin won Sir Ansgar's challenge, earning the Mark and the sole vote in case of a tie
 This Paladin lost Sir Ansgar's challenge but won the Fates' challenge
 This Paladin lost both Sir Ansgar's and the Fates' challenge, but was saved from banishment
 This Paladin lost both Sir Ansgar's and the Fates' challenge, and was banished

Marks
These badges are pinned on a Paladin who achieves the best performance during each of Sir Ansgar's challenges, either by placing 1st or being selected by and between the winning team. Each Mark represents a different Kingdom and the values they represent.

Mark of Leadership (Kingdom of Saenctum) – Awarded to Bonnie by her team for being the "eyes" of the winning team during the scorpion challenge.
Mark of Dexterity (Kingdom of Lluas) – Awarded to Shondo for earning the most points during the horsemanship challenge.
Mark of Wisdom (Kingdom of Sanare) – Awarded to Andrew for completing the potion making challenge and saving the Queen.
Mark of Strategy (Kingdom of Kunnacht) – Awarded to Leticia for defeating Andrew and Shondo in the finals of the battle dome challenge.
Mark of Ingenuity (Kingdom of Austeer) – Awarded to Lina by her team for being the smallest member of the winning team in the barricade challenge.
Mark of Observation (Kingdom of Glic) – Awarded to Lina for being the first Paladin to return with a Fire Orb during the retrieval challenge.
Mark of Intelligence (Kingdom of Faisnay) – Awarded to Patrick by his team for both being the "eyes" and strategically rotating tasks during the flag signals challenge.
Mark of Bravery (Kingdom of Fortiteer) – Awarded to Andrew for being the first Paladin to reassemble his ratchet system and then use it to close one of the dragon's gates during the dragon trapping challenge.
Mark of Strength (Kingdom of Darvia) – Awarded to Andrew for being the first Paladin to break out of the Rana's cage.

Reception

Critical response

Lily Sparks of Gawker praised the show saying, "The Quest is vicarious wish fulfillment, and one of its greatest joys is witnessing the sheer unadulterated happiness on the contestant's faces. I have never seen people enjoy their time on reality TV so much, ever, and I love it." Whoopi Goldberg of The View posted on Facebook, "I love this show!" Andy Dehnart of Reality Blurred compared the show favorably to its grand predecessor, Survivor, saying, "Watching Survivor for the first time was an experience that inspired awe, its high quality and rich storytelling creating a new world that drew from familiar elements. That's how The Quest feels, and it builds in a similar way, with the context and contestants continually offering epic surprises." Geoff Berkshire of Variety commended the show for taking a risk and setting itself apart from other reality television and called it "An epic adventure." The series made numerous "Must Watch" lists including Entertainment Weekly, The Wall Street Journal, Parade Magazine, The Los Angeles Times, The New York Post, The Huffington Post, TV Guide.

Accolades
The series received a nomination for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Reality Programs at the 2015 Directors Guild of America Awards.

Legacy
A Facebook group, known as "The Quest Army" was created by founder David Patterson as a community for discussing episodes, narratives, and topics raised by the show. In addition, he also created an online petition at change.org, calling for a renewal of the show to Robert Mills of the American Broadcasting Company.

Reboot

Disney announced in January 2020 that a reboot of The Quest would be produced for its Disney+ streaming service, with van Munster and Doganieri as showrunners. van Munster had pitched the reboot to Disney after they had announced plans for the streaming service. The new version would have a similar type of narrative/reality game structure, but focus heavily on the scripted narrative, differing from the previous iteration. It would also feature primarily teenaged contestants, as van Munster stated the original show's broadcast had attracted a high teen demographic.
 The new version intended to film again at Burg Kreuzenstein but moved production to Castello di Amorosa in Napa Valley due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Production took place from January 2021 to March 2021.

On April 2, 2022, a trailer was released, announcing a May 11, 2022 premiere date.

References

External links

The Quest on tv.com

2010s American reality television series
American Broadcasting Company original programming
2014 American television series debuts
English-language television shows
2014 American television series endings
American fantasy television series
Television shows filmed in Austria
Television series set in fictional countries
American television series revived after cancellation
Television series by Disney–ABC Domestic Television


title: Thomaston, Maine

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Thomaston, formerly known as Fort St. Georges, Fort Wharf, and Lincoln, is a town in Knox County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,739 at the 2020 census. Noted for its antique architecture, Thomaston is an old port popular with tourists.  The town was named after Major General John Thomas.

History
As early as 1630, a trading post was established on the eastern bank of the St. George River, then considered the boundary between New England and New France. In 1704, Thomas LeFebvre from Quebec bought a large tract of land along the Weskeag River on which he built a gristmill, with a house on the shoreline at what is now South Thomaston. The area became known as Thomas' Town. In 1719–1720, the old trading post was remodeled into Fort St. George, a stockaded fort protected by two blockhouses. But Abenaki Indian tribes protested the encroachment of an English fort on their territory. Instigated by the French, they attacked the garrison twice during Dummer's War in 1722, then again in 1723 with a siege lasting 30 days. In response to this and other provocations, soldiers destroyed the Abenaki stronghold of Norridgewock in 1724.

During the French and Indian War, to avenge the fall of Louisbourg, on August 13, 1758, French officer Boishebert left Miramichi, New Brunswick with 400 soldiers for Fort St George in Thomaston. His detachment reached there on September 9 but was caught in an ambush and had to withdraw. This was Boishébert's last Acadian expedition. They then went on to raid Friendship, Maine, where people were killed and others taken prisoner. Hostilities of the French and Indian Wars ceased with the 1759 Fall of Quebec.

Mason Wheaton was the first permanent settler in 1763. Located at the heart of the Waldo Patent, Thomaston was incorporated from St. Georges Plantation on March 20, 1777. Many settlers arrived following the Revolutionary War in 1783. General Henry Knox built his  Montpelier mansion at Thomaston in 1793–1794.

The town prospered in the early 19th century as a port and ship building center. Around 1840, two of seven recorded millionaires in the United States were Thomaston sea captains. Other industries included two gristmills, two sawmills and planing mills, three sail lofts, brickyards, cask manufacturing and a marble works. Lime had been manufactured here since 1734 in kilns.
Thomaston is still home to Jeff's Marine, Inc. and Lyman Morse Boatbuilding, builders of custom power and sailing yachts. Located on St. George River, Lyman Morse Boatbuilding sits on the original site of the General Henry Knox Mansion, where wooden schooners have been built for over 200 years.

Rockland and South Thomaston were set off and incorporated in 1848. The Knox and Lincoln Railroad passed through the town, carrying freight and tourists.

In June 1875, Louis Wagner, "the Smuttynose Axe Murderer, and John True Gordon, known as the Thorndike Slayer, were hanged on the gallows of Maine State Prison of Thomaston. Louis Wagner was forgotten by history until the recent book Return to Smuttynose Island and other Maine Axe Murders by Emeric Spooner. Mr. Spooner located Wagner's grave which can still be viewed in the Old Prison Cemetery on the grounds of the former prison.

Thomaston was home to the Maine State Prison until 2002, when it moved to Warren and the former facility was demolished. The prison was locally famous for its shop featuring handmade wares of prisoners and inspired the prison in the film, The Shawshank Redemption. The gift shop still exists today. Former governor William King sold the prison site to the state in 1824. Today, Thomaston is a resort area with a large historic district containing Federal, Greek Revival and Italianate architecture. The town was a filming location for the 1996 film, Thinner.

In 1974, Thomaston Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which   is land and  is water. Thomaston is drained by the St. George River, Weskeag River, Mill River and Oyster Rivers.

The town is crossed by U. S. Route 1 and Maine State Route 131. It is bordered by the towns of Rockland to the northeast, South Thomaston to the south, Cushing to the southwest, and Warren to the northwest.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 2,781 people, 1,219 households, and 767 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 1,385 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 97.0% White, 0.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 1,219 households, of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.6% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.1% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.73.

The median age in the town was 44 years. 21.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 30.8% were from 45 to 64; and 18.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.

Fire Department
The Fire Department currently runs three pumpers, one ladder truck with a 75' aerial ladder, one utility/brush truck and one ambulance. The Fire Department is an all volunteer service.

Sites of interest
 Maine Watercraft Museum
 Montpelier – General Henry Knox Museum
 Thomaston Historical Society & Museum

Notable people

 Laura Bonarrigo, actress
 Adelyn Bushnell, author
 Jonathan Cilley, U.S. Congressman
 Benjamin S. Deane, architect
 Nathan A. Farwell, businessman and U.S. Senator
 Anna Parker Fessenden, botanist and math educator
 Samuel C. Fessenden, pastor and U.S. Congressman
 Charles Ranlett Flint, businessman, founder of IBM computer corporation
 Henry Knox, general and U.S. Secretary of War
 Norman Wallace Lermond, political activist and naturalist
 Joshua A. Lowell, U.S. Congressman
 Charles Copeland Morse, businessman
 Chris Rector, Maine state senator
 Edward Robinson, U.S. Congressman
 Daniel Rose, 4th governor of Maine
 John Ruggles, U.S. Senator
 Henry K. Thatcher, Civil War admiral
 Peleg Wadsworth, Revolutionary War-era general
 Oliver Patterson Watts, educator

References

External links

Town of Thomaston, Maine
 Thomaston Public Library
 Maine Genealogy: Thomaston, Knox County, Maine
 Site to purchase the article "The Architecture of Thomaston, Maine" by Samuel M. Green, Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians Vol. 10, No. 4 (Dec., 1951), pp. 24–32

Populated coastal places in Maine

Lime kilns in the United States
Towns in Knox County, Maine
Towns in Maine


title: Boothbay Harbor (CDP), Maine

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Boothbay Harbor is a census-designated place (CDP) comprising the densely populated center of the town of Boothbay Harbor in Lincoln County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,086 at the 2010 census, down from 1,237 at the 2000 census.

Geography
The Boothbay Harbor CDP is located in the east-central part of the town of Boothbay Harbor at  (43.852819, −69.624271), in southwestern Lincoln County. The CDP is bordered to the south by the water body of Boothbay Harbor, an inlet off the Gulf of Maine, and to the southwest by Mill Cove, an arm of Boothbay Harbor. To the northwest the CDP is bordered by the inlet stream of Mill Cove, running northeast to Maine State Route 27. To the northeast, the CDP is bordered by Maine State Route 96 (Ocean Point Road) and to the east it extends to Meadow Brook. Lobster Cove Road forms the southeasternmost extent of the CDP. Via Route 27, Boothbay Harbor is  south of Wiscasset.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , all land.

Demographics

As of the 2000 census, there were 1,237 people, 586 households, and 309 families residing in the CDP. The population density was . There were 800 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.49% White, 0.16% Black or African American, 0.57% Native American, 0.81% Asian, 0.49% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57% of the population.

There were 586 households, out of which 21.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.1% were non-families. 39.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.74.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 17.5% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 25.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $31,201, and the median income for a family was $38,125. Males had a median income of $27,000 versus $15,658 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,133. About 8.5% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.4% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over.

References

External links
 Town of Boothbay Harbor
 Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce
 Boothbay Register, local news

Census-designated places in Maine
Census-designated places in Lincoln County, Maine


title: Boothbay Harbor, Maine

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Boothbay Harbor is a town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,027 at the 2020 census. It includes the neighborhoods of Bayville, Mount Pisgah, and Sprucewold, and the villages of Isle of Springs and West Boothbay Harbor. During summer months, the entire Boothbay Harbor region is a popular yachting and tourist destination.

History

The Abenaki people that lived in the region called it Winnegance. The first European presence in the region was an English fishing outpost called Cape Newagen in 1623. A Englishman by the name of Henry Curtis purchased the right to settle Winnegance from the Abenaki Sachem Mowhotiwormet in 1666. However, the English were driven from their settlements by the Abenaki in 1676 during King Philip's War in 1676. The colonists returned after the war ended. In 1689 during King William's War, they were driven out again. Winnegance was abandoned entirely, and remained a desolate waste for 40 years.

In 1730, Colonel David Dunbar, the superintendent and governor of the Territory of Sagadahock, laid out a new town, named Townsend after Viscount Townshend. Despite predations during the French and Indian Wars, and robberies during the Revolutionary War by marauding British sailors, the settlement was successful, not least because of its large, deep and protected harbor. During the Penobscot Expedition, in 1779 Townsend became a rendezvous point for the American naval fleet prior to its disastrous encounter with the British at Castine.

Renamed Boothbay in 1842, the harbor continued to develop as a fishing center. In bad weather, it could hold at a time between 400 and 500 vessels, often Friendship Sloops, seeking shelter. By 1881, it had a fishery and fish oil company, an ice company, two marine railways, a fertilizer manufacturer, and a factory for canning lobsters.  On February 16, 1889, the community was set off from Boothbay and incorporated as the town of Boothbay Harbor. Frank L. Sample shipyard at Boothbay Harbor built minesweepers for the United States Navy during World War II and into the 1950s. Some location filming for the 1956 movie version of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel, notably the "June Is Bustin' Out All Over" sequence, was done there. Each summer, Boothbay Harbor draws crowds of tourists. Attractions include the state aquarium, art galleries, restaurants, boat tours to coastal islands and whale watching.

Geography

The town is in southern Lincoln County, at the south end of a peninsula in the Gulf of Maine, part of the Atlantic Ocean. It is bordered to the west by the tidal Sheepscot River and to the east by Linekin Bay. The town center sits at the north end of Boothbay Harbor, which joins Linekin Bay to the south, past Spruce Point. Townsend Gut, to the southwest, separates the town of Boothbay Harbor from Southport Island. The town is bordered to the north and east by the town of Boothbay, to the south by the town of Southport, and to the west, across the Sheepscot River, by the towns of Westport and Georgetown. The island community of Isle of Springs is in the western part of the town, and West Boothbay Harbor is in the west-central part of the town. Bayville is next to the eastern border of the town, close to East Boothbay.

The town is crossed by state routes 27 and 96. Route 27 leads south into Southport and north  to Wiscasset. Route 96 leads east  to the village of East Boothbay and  to its end at Ocean Point.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Boothbay Harbor has a total area of , of which  are land and , or 38.17%, are water.

Climate

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 2,165 people, 1,084 households, and 550 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 2,175 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 97.1% White, 0.6% African American or Black, 0.3% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 1,084 households, of which 14.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.9% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 49.3% were non-families. 41.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.90 and the average family size was 2.52.

The median age in the town was 55.8 years. 11.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.6% were from 25 to 44; 33.3% were from 45 to 64; and 33.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 45.5% male and 54.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,334 people, 1,097 households, and 627 families residing in the town.  The population density was .  There were 1,993 housing units at an average density of .  The racial makeup of the town was 97.9% White, 0.2% Black or African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.73% Asian, 0.34% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.90% of the population.

There were 1,097 households, out of which 21.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.8% were non-families. 36.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.  The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.67.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 17.4% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 26.0% who were 65 years of age or older.  The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.2 males.  For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $45,000. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $21,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,146.  About 5.9% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.7% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.

Media

The local newspaper for the Boothbay Region is the Boothbay Register. The Lincoln County News also circulates in Boothbay Harbor. The Portland Press Herald provides daily newspaper coverage.

Sites of interest

 Auld-McCobb House
 Bayville
 Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
 Boothbay Region High School
 Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
 Sprucewold Lodge
 West Boothbay Harbor

Notable people

 Nancy Hemenway Barton, artist
 Arthur Bradford, writer and filmmaker
 Lansing Campbell, illustrator
 Charles H. Chapman, jazz musician
 Mabel Conkling, sculptor
 Ralph Fuller, cartoonist
 Raymond A. Hare, American diplomat
 Elle Logan, rower
 Terry Morrison, politician
 Anning Smith Prall, politician
 George Lincoln Rockwell, neo-Nazi politician
 Tim Sample, humorist
 Stanley R. Tupper, politician
 Michael van der Veen, attorney
 Arthur Valpey, American football player and coach
 Clarence Wilkinson, politician
 Jay Zeamer Jr., US Army Air Forces pilot and Medal of Honor recipient

References

Further reading

 History of Boothbay, Southport and Boothbay Harbor, Maine, 1623–1905. By Francis Byron Greene. Published 1906. Full image at Google Books.

External links

 Town of Boothbay Harbor official website
 Boothbay Register
 Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
 Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce
 Boothbay Harbor Webcams

Towns in Lincoln County, Maine
Populated coastal places in Maine
1730 establishments in the Province of Massachusetts Bay