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According to Down East Magazine: "When ships sailed from Boston to ports in Maine (which were to the east of Boston), the wind was at their backs, so they were sailing downwind, hence the term 'Down East.' And it follows that when they returned to Boston they were sailing upwind; many Mainers still speak of going 'up to Boston,' despite the fact that the city lies approximately 50 miles to the south of Maine's southern border."
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Where is the Downeast Rail Heritage Preservation Trust in Bar Harbor Maine located?
The address of the Downeast Rail Heritage Preservation Trust is: 109 Main St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609-1844
Where was Downeast Maine pumpkin bread made?
The middle of the ocean on the Pumpkin Bread Island where it was never made.
When was Downeast Scenic Railroad created?
Downeast Scenic Railroad was created in 2005.
What has the author Deale B Salisbury written?
Deale B. Salisbury has written: 'Ellsworth, crossroads of downeast Maine' -- subject(s): History, Pictorial works
What is the southeastern part of Maine called?
Are you referring to the part of Maine that sticks out further to the east than the rest of the State? I wouldn't call it "Southeast", as it's WAY further North than a good part of the state. If you're referring to the part of Maine that is about due east of Bangor (you'll need to look at a map to be sure of this), we in Maine call that "Downeast". If you're referring to the furthest south area of Maine, us Mainers just refer to that as "York County" (that is it's actual name).
What are the three main region?
the three Maine regions are: Appalachian mountains region, eastern New England uplands region and the coastal region.The 8 Maine regions are: Abroostook, Kennebec and Mooserivier valley, Maines lakes and mountains, southern Maine coast, greater portland and casco bay, mid coast, downeast and acadia,The Maine highlands.
Is Maine a city?
No. Maine is a US state. But there are two towns called Maine in Wisconsin, two townships called Maine in Illinois, and one town called Maine in New York.
What are Maine natives called?
Someone from Maine is called a Mainer.
What are Maine residents called?
Maine residents are called Mainers!
When did the phrase Downeast Maine come into play?
Down East (it's two words, per Webster) came into usage in the late 1700s and early 1800s in the Age of Sail. Ships sailing from Boston to Maine in the late spring through early fall, the prime sailing season, when the prevailing winds were from the southwest, would sail down wind and east to reach Maine. Thus Down East. See also, the explanation at Down East, the magazine of Maine.
What was Maine's name before it was called Maine?
Missouri
What are three main areas in the coastal lowlands?
South Coast, Mid-Coast, and Downeast
