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Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"Home for some, vacation haven for others, most agree that we are lucky to be part of the island’s on-going history."

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Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Businesses and Cottage Industries

"… now bring domestic servants from their city homes, preferring to rely on islanders as cooks, interior home workers and nursemaids for children."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Summer Resorts

"… began to buy their own property and built family homes, establishing a second summer community for the island."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Early Settlements

"Accordingly, most stayed close to home in small settlements. Visiting from one end of the island to the other was virtually unheard of."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Schools

"Since that time, the school has been home to all Islesboro school children in Grades Kindergarten through 12. Islesboro Central School, ca."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Map of Islesboro

"… Map of Islesboro map of Islesboro  X"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Our Resources

"Our Resources ISLESBORO COMMUNITY RESOURCES INVENTORY All addresses are for Islesboro, Maine 04848, area code 207 unless otherwise noted."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Water Transportation

"Water Transportation Text by David Thibodeau Ship Compass, Islesboro, ca. 1940Islesboro Historical Society SInce arriving in the 18th century…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - About Us

"About Us Grindle Point Lighthouse X TEAM ISLESBORO’S PROCESS From the start, Islesboro stressed student participation and community involvement."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Junior Martin in cadet uniform, Bangor, ca. 1871

"… Insurance office in which he stayed his school vacation of 8 weeks." Martin drew the illustrations of his son on page 104 of his "Scrap Book no…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - IV. Transitions and troubles: Private enterprise shoulders an island’s needs

"… sort of person to choose Swan’s Island as a vacation site, particularly in the years prior to electricity, running water, and regular access to the…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - MDI and the Fire of 1947

"Today it is better known with its hotels and B&Bs as a tourist spot while Seal Harbor and Northeast Harbor are now home to the summer population and…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Rusticators come to MDI

"… and Charles Eliot, MD Who chose MDI for their vacation homes. This population of individuals built their own clubs, such as Kebo Golf Course and…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - A Short History of Mount Desert Island

"… island for themselves, and it became famous as a vacation resort and as the home of Acadia National Park."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - The McCormick house

"The McCormick house This building is now the home of Theo McCormick, who moved to Swan's Island with her late husband Stephen McCormick, the…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - -Across the Sea- a history through transportation

"… people, and information to and from their remote home. So, too, have they adapted to make a living off the sea that separates them from the rest of…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Bonnie and Donnie Staples' house

"1940Swan's Island Historical Society This home was probably built by the Reeds, and is located at 439 Atlantic Rd, across from the Baptist Church."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Andrew Smith Store

"… store in Atlantic was run out of a portion of his home, and was in operation at least from 1920-1941 (his marriage license in 1923 lists him as a…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - The Tea Room

"… Swan's Island Tea Room, but it once served as a home for multiple generations. It was owned by Alvah Barbour from 1910 to 1915, and Merton and…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Welcome to Swan's Island!

"… Harbor in Mount Desert Island, is the current home of between 300 and 350 year round residents. Lobster fishing is the main trade, and islanders…"