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Kennebunk, Maine is a small coastal community in southwestern Maine. First settled circa 1650, Kennebunk was originally part of the town of Wells. The community was formally incorporated as Kennebunk in 1820.
By 1835 Kennebunk had four distinct centers: Mousam Village on the turnpike, where local entrepreneurs had built a cotton mill; the Kennebunk Landing village, which had grown up around the shipbuilding industry; Lower Village at the mouth of the Kennebunk River, where the wharves used by vessels once involved in the West Indies trade and now by coasting vessels were located; and the Plains-Alewive farming district.
As early as 1825, the water power of the Mousam River was recognized by a new generation of local men as a valuable economic resource. In 1825 a corporation called the Kennebunk Manufacturing Company erected two dams on the Mousam River in preparation for building a cotton mill. This unsuccessful enterprise was followed in 1832 by the Mousam Manufacturing Company, which succeeded in building a cotton factory.
These early cotton factories were followed by others producing thread and twine, as well as manufacturers of doors, sashes, and blinds; shoe laces; shoes and shoe counters; felt boots; leatheroid (similated leather) lunch boxes, trunks, etc,; matting; and fiber board.
The 1970s and 1980s brought significant changes in housing types and development patterns. The population of Kennebunk is no longer concentrated in and around its village centers, having spread along roadways to all corners of the community. Kennebunk now has its share of condominiums, large-lot single family housing developments, and has seen the adaptation of residences to commercial use. The increasing year-round population and healthy growth of tourism has fueled new commercial and residential development in Kennebunk.
While manufacturing as it once existed has declined, a revitalization of Kennebunk's Main Street village has brought adaptive use to its surviving factory building and contributed to the town’s enduring prosperity.
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MAINE AMERICA'S VACATIONLAND -- "DIRIGO (I LEAD OR I GUIDE)"
From the rocky cliffs of its rugged Atlantic Ocean coast to the rolling mountains and dense forests of its interior, the state offers a bounty of spectacular natural scenery for residents and visitors alike. The state's 5,500 miles of coastline are home to sandy beaches, historic ports, towering granite cliffs and beautiful Acadia National Park. Further inland is an unspoilt wilderness dotted by mountains and lakes. 5,267-foot Mount Katahdin is the state's highest peak and the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail, while Moosehead Lake is the largest lake in the entire New England region. To the north of the mountains is the sprawling, sparsely populated Aroostook County, famed for its potato crops and French culture.
New England's largest state, Maine has a history as vast and colorful as its gorgeous natural landscape. First settled by Europeans in 1604, the state became part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1652. Ownership of the territory was disputed by England and France throughout the early 18th century, and after the defeat of the French in the 1740s American and British forces contended for the state's territory during the American Revolution and the War of 1812. Due to rapid population growth as well as its geographical separation from the rest of Massachusetts, Maine was admitted as the 23rd state in 1820 through the Missouri Compromise.
By the early 20th century the state had emerged as a major tourist destination, with its idyllic coastal villages, numerous ski resorts, and vast acres of inland wilderness attracting vacationers throughout the year. Tourism remains a staple industry in the state, while a number of outlet malls in the southern part of the state have proven a boon to local commerce.
State Facts:
33,414 square miles
488 cities, towns and plantations
Population: 1,321,574 (2006)
Largest cities (2005): Portland, 63,889; Lewiston, 36,050; Bangor, 31,074; South Portland, 23,742; Auburn, 23,602
Nickname: The Pine Tree State
Per capita income: $32,348
Highest point: Mount Katahdin (5,268 ft)
Climate:
New England is famous for its four distinct seasons, with brisk, snowy winters giving way to colorful springs and hot, humid summers. Seasonal temperatures vary considerably throughout the state, with the coastal areas moderated somewhat by the Atlantic Ocean. Skiing and snowmobiling are popular activites in the winter, while in the summer residents and visitors alike enjoy swimming and sailing on the state's beautiful coast and fishing and hiking in Maine's rugged interior. Autumn brings some of the nation's most beautiful foliage.
Government:
The state capital is Augusta, located at the head of the Kennebec River in the south-central region.
The state government has three branches: Executive, headed by the governor; Legislative, comprised of the state Senate and the House of Representatives; and Juducial, headed by the Supreme Judicial Court.
Taxes:
The state generally imposes an income tax on all individuals that have Maine-source income. The income tax rates are graduated, with rates ranging from 2% to 8.5%. Property taxes are determined by an annual State Valuation and vary from town to town.