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Hype for the Future 59A: What is a Maine Plantation

Introduction Though New England has used the term “plantation” for a pre-town settlement since at least the early settlements in modern Massachusetts, the term has fallen out of common use in Southern New England, including Rhode Island, centuries in the past, with “Providence Plantations” becoming a name referring to Rhode Island history. Though the confusion of “plantations” with slavery and slave labor has resulted in the shortening of the name of the State of Rhode Island, […]

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Where is Palau 🇵🇼?

#Palau
#StepByStep 👣
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Been here? ❤️
Want to visit? 🔁
#Maps #Cartography #Geography #OneWorld
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A map showing the location of Palau
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Hype for the Future 59/284: Different Standards in Maine

Rules Depending on the specific community within the State of Maine, the administration may be of a city, a town, or a plantation. Though not necessarily concurrent with the standards of the community, cities and larger towns tend to follow statewide standards, with many larger communities following the Department of Environmental Protection town rules and the plantations and unincorporated areas following the Chapter 27 rules for unorganized territories.

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Ancient Courses Napkin Ring box set of four complete with individual silver cloth pouches and linen insert with our design story.
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#silver #heirloom #jeweler #sculpture #antiques #antique #luxury #mississippi #river #memphis #NewOrleans #louisiana #MississippiRiver #historic #maps #historical #geography #history #heritage #craftsmanship #Southern #living #diningroom #interiordecor #finedining #art #design #jewelry #style #SilverWeddingAnniversary #weddinggift #anniversary #gift

Where is Azerbaijan 🇦🇿?

#Azerbaijan
#StepByStep 👣
#PlacesOfWorship
Been here? ❤️
Want to visit? 🔁
#Maps #Cartography #Geography #OneWorld
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A map showing the location of Azerbaijan
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#EveryCountryIsUnique puzzle 1144

Which country is the only one in the world with these 5 properties?
- Its flag contains at least these colors: green and white
- Borders at least 5 countries
- Starts week on a Monday
- Its fertility rate is less than 2 children per woman
- Has never won a medal in the Winter Olympics

Answer in the comments with a Content Warning! #Geography #Quiz #Vexillology

Hype for the Future 58L: Northern Maine, the Epicenter of Rugged Individualism

Overview Located within the northeastern extremity of New England is the epicenter of rugged individualism, especially approaching the Québec side of the international border in particular. Mount Katahdin, the highest natural point within the State of Maine, is accessible via either the world-famous Appalachian Trail for hikers or unpaved roads for general travelers, in which case an SUV 🚙 or a light truck 🛻 is recommended. Legal load limits exist on such unpaved roads, preventing […]

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Hype for the Future 58K: The Maine Lobster 🦞 Festival

Overview The Maine Lobster Festival is typically attached to the very end of July and the very beginning of August each year in Rockland, the county seat of Knox County, Maine. Located along United States Route 1, the lobster festival is a quintessential part of the New England Yankee experience and especially the maritime experience specific to Maine. North of Portland, southeast of Skowhegan, and south of Bangor and Millinocket, the lobster festival is notable for attracting significant […]

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Hype for the Future 58J: The Hopkins Family

Notice This article may contain information about a living public figure in the arts and crafts. Please read the following post with caution: Eric Hopkins Born in Bangor, Maine, in 1951 to a family whose patriarchal lineage is descended from Revolutionary War Veteran Theophilus Hopkins, who has been awarded land from the federal government for his involvement in the American Revolution. The land grant to Theophilus Hopkins and his heirs was located on the island of Vinalhaven, though […]

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Hype for the Future 58I: Notable Fairs in the State of Maine

State Fairs Within the State of Maine, the three most notable state-related regional fairs include the Fryeburg Fair, located in the Oxford County Town of Fryeburg; the Skowhegan State Fair; and the Bangor State Fair; from west to east. Each of the listed state fairs provides a snapshot into the specific regions of the respective fairgrounds; however, the Fryeburg Fair has often traditionally attracted fairgoers from the nearby areas over the state line in north-central New Hampshire, also a […]

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Hype for the Future 58H: Finding Loopholes

Preamble The novaTop Identity depends on finding access to the last bastions of a livable society within the United States of America, many of which are, surprisingly, located in a particular region of the nation and of a relatively smaller population count. Possible Loopholes novaTopFlex shall continue to research prices and pricing for the numerous types of events of interest, under the following constraints of ethos: At music festivals, concerts, and other related events, the lower […]

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Hype for the Future 58G: State Ferries beyond Rockland ⛴️

The Maine State Ferry System In addition to ferries servicing the island communities of Vinalhaven, North Haven, and Matinicus Isle, three ferries also exist serving communities from two other ferry terminals. From Bass Harbor, ferry services are available to the island communities at Swans Island and Frenchboro; from Lincolnville, ferry service is available at the state level serving the Town of Islesboro. Unfortunately, Monhegan Island is not served by the Maine State Ferry System, though […]

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You might detect a passing similarity to "Bliss", the famous default wallpaper of Windows XP...which is a photo taken right here in California in the same time of year. That's just what this place looks like a lot of the time; the photos you see are barely even doctored!

#geography #climate #California #thoughts #photography

Hype for the Future 58F: The Town of Blue Hill, Maine

Introduction

The Town of Blue Hill is located along the Blue Hill Bay at Mount Desert Narrows in Hancock County, Maine, though Mount Desert Island is actually quite a distance away. The Blue Hill Fair occurs at the beginning of September every year, around Labor Day weekend and within a few weeks of the Piscataquis Valley Fair that typically occurs at the very end of August.

At a family gathering, watching adults try to correct the #ActuallyAutistic kid - with a special interest in #geography - who was claiming that Canada borders Denmark.

Wrong, get rek't adults. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Island

(and that's how I learned that Canada does, in fact, border Denmark)

#EveryCountryIsUnique puzzle 1143

Which country is the only one in the world with these 4 properties?
- Its flag contains yellow
- Is a member of Commonwealth
- Its GDP is less than 10B USD
- Its GDP per capita is less than 2k USD

Answer in the comments with a Content Warning! #Geography #Quiz #Vexillology

Hype for the Future 58E: The Town of Beals, Maine

Introduction The Town of Beals is located on islands opposite the Down East fishing community of Jonesport, Washington County, Maine. The island is located fairly southwest in the county, relative to the county seat at Machias, Maine, on the mainland. Islands The Town of Beals, Maine, is an island community primarily on Beals and Great Wass Islands. Great Wass Island contains a nature preserve covering much of the area as well as the town park to the north, while the vast majority of the […]

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Hype for the Future 58D: Cross Island 🇺🇸

Overview Cross Island is geographically the furthest north of the major islands of the State of Maine, firmly identified as belonging within Maine and utilized as a National Wildlife Refuge with around five additional associated islands. Cross Island is the largest of the regional islands and is located within the insular Down East region of the State of Maine. As a National Wildlife Refuge and protected island, Cross Island does not have a permanent resident population, nor do many of the […]

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Hype for the Future 58C: The Complexities between Maine 🇺🇸 and New Brunswick 🇨🇦

Roosevelt Campobello The Roosevelt Campobello summer home was most notably associated with the family of Franklin Delano and Eleanor Roosevelt specifically, with the International Park area being jointly serviced by the United States 🇺🇸 and Canada 🇨🇦 in spite of physically being located on Campobello Island, entirely within the Canadian Province of New Brunswick. Grand Manan Though the island may occasionally appear closer to the mainland of the United States by way of Maine, […]

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Hype for the Future 58B: Grand Manan, New Brunswick, Canada 🇨🇦

Introduction Grand Manan is located along the border of the United States 🇺🇸 and Canada 🇨🇦, with the territory on the entirety of the island belonging to Canada and specifically to the province of New Brunswick. Located at the extreme southwest of New Brunswick and relatively close to the eastern edge of Maine around Lubec and West Quoddy Head, the Island of Grand Manan quietly maintains cultural traits similar to the traits elsewhere in the Maritimes as well as in the Down East […]

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