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

"She would visit Swan's Island during school vacations as a child. Her family moved here in 1976 after she graduated from high school."

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

"Businesses and Cottage Industries map of Islesboro  Text by John Mitchell Blacksmith, Islesboro, ca."

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

"… Map of Islesboro map of Islesboro  X"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Schools

"Schools map of Islesboro  Text by Ruth Hartley School Bell, Islesboro, ca. 1880Islesboro Historical Society After incorporating as a town in…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Early Settlements

"Early Settlements map of Islesboro  Text by Lang Smith Big Tree, Islesboro, ca. 1920Islesboro Historical Society Islesboro was first settled…"

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 - Summer Resorts

"Summer Resorts map of Islesboro  Text by Donna Seymour Seaside House Key Tag, Islesboro, ca. 1900Islesboro Historical Society Seaside…"

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."

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

"… regained its standing as the premier spot for vacation homes. Today it is better known with its hotels and B&Bs as a tourist spot while Seal Harbor…"

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…"

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."

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 - …next came the artists and rusticators.

"These canvas “calls of the wild” influenced the vacation plans of people seeking relief from the noise and pollution of industrialized urban life."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - A Short History Of Performing Arts On Mount Desert Island

"While many are familiar with the island as a vacation spot, few are aware of its rich, eclectic arts history and its role as a major destination for…"

Guilford, Maine - Early Manufacturing - Page 3 of 3

"The vacated facility was sold in 2005 to the principals at Maine Wood Turnings who manufactured novelty items, wooden beads, furniture parts, and so…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - III. Boom, bustle, bust: The Steamboat Years to WWII

"III. Boom, bustle, bust: The Steamboat Years to WWII Fishing and shipbuilding led the state of Maine into its “Golden Economic Age” in the 1850s, as…"

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

"Welcome to Swan's Island! Burnt Coat Harbor X Swan's Island, a six mile ferry ride out of Bass Harbor in Mount Desert Island, is the current…"