Dixmont

Peaked Mountain from U.S. 202 in Dixmont (2003)

in Penobscot County, incorporated 1807, was named for Dr. Elijah Dix, who bought the town (and Dixfield). His granddaughter was the social reformer, Dorothea Lynde Dix. Maine Routes 9 and U.S. Route 202 pass through Dixmont and Dixmont Center villages, with long views of the surrounding area, and locally known “Dixmont Hill,” actually Peaked Mountain, with its communications antennas. See photos.

Dixfield

Webb River entering the Androscoggin in Dixfield Village (2013)

Dr. Elijah Dix bought the town (and Dixmont); his granddaughter was social reformer Dorothy Dix. See video and photos. Inventor Leonard Norcross was a resident in the early 19th century. The town town in Oxford County incorporated in 1803.

Swimming and Diving

Girl Swimmer

Consecutive Championships School No. Year Old Town (Boys) 14 1985-1998 Old Town (Girls) 6 1992-1997 Mt Desert (Boys) 6 2004-2009 Bangor (Boys) 6 2007-2012 Cheverus (Boys) 7 2013-2019 BOYS GIRLS YR Class A Class B Class A Class B 1961 Brunswick 1962 Portland 1963 Portland 1969 Portland 1970 Portland 1971 Bangor 1972 Bangor 1973 Bangor…

Dickey-Lincoln

Dickey Site on the St. John River

Electric power generated from Maine’s rivers provided an early source of energy for large pulp and paper companies and other sectors of the economy. Later oil fueled electric generation emerged, followed in the mid-20th century by nuclear power. Later still in that century, biomass (primarily wood) generators were added to the mix. The early 21st…

Dexter

Downtown Dexter (2002)

A woolen mill, erected in 1835, started an industry that lasted for over 150 years. See photos. Recent manufacturing firm closings contributed to the decline in population in the 1990-2000 decade. Settled 1800, incorporated 1816 in Penobscot County, it is the birthplace in 1888 of legislator, congressman, governor, and U.S. Senator Ralph Owen Brewster.

Detroit

The East Branch of the Sebasticook River flows through the village on its way to Sebasticook Lake in Newport. See photos. Several mills used it water power in the 19th century. Incorporated 1828 in Somerset County as Chandlerville, the name was changed to Detroit in 1841.

Dennysville

Cobscook Bay (2004)

is in eastern Washington County, settled 1786 and incorporated 1818. While using tidal power to generate electricity was to emerge in the 20th century, direct tidal power was at work in 1886, supporting lumber mills and a grist mill on the Denny’s River.

Denmark

Moose Pond in Denmark (2012)

Pleasant Mountain rises 2,006 feet among adjoining ridges and peaks. See photos. A hiking trail offers access and views of the surrounding countryside and of Moose Pond. Settled 1788 and incorporated 1807 in Oxford County, the town’s western line is the Saco River.

Deer

Lying Still After Discovery (2009)

From “WHITE-TAILS IN THE MAINE WOODS” by Gerry Lavigne, c. 1998 [major excerpts] Wildlife Biologist, Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Deer Details Physical Characteristics Maine is home to one of the largest of the 30 recognized subspecies of white-tailed deer. After attaining maturity at age five, our bucks can reach record live weights of…

Dedham

Jenkins Beach at Green Lake (2013)

in Hancock County, settled 1810, incorporated 1837, is home to the historic Lucerne Inn and to the self-governing village corporation Lucerne-in-Maine, created in 1927. See photos and video. With two substantial lakes, Phillips and Green, the town is a growing recreational suburb of the Bangor-Brewer area.

Deblois

Narraguagus River at Route 193 in Deblois (2013)

Once part of William Bingham’s “million-acre purchase,” in western Washington County, incorporated 1852, contains Wyman’s extensive blueberry fields, with a private airstrip and migrant labor cabins. A former fish hatchery is on Hatchery Road.

Dearborn, Henry

(1751-1829) began a practice of medicine in 1772 in New Hampshire.  Later he was inspired to join the fight for independence from Britain, and took part in the Battle of Bunker Hill. In the late 1700’s Dearborn (also spelled Dearbourn) was an early settler of the town of Monmouth, suggesting the name after the Battle…

Dearborn

though incorporated on February 12, 1812, its original territory has been completely divided among the towns of Fairfield, Smithfield, Mercer, Rome, Belgrade, and Oakland. Formerly West Pond Plantation, the town was probably named for General Henry Dearborn, a Revolutionary War veteran and Secretary of War under President Jefferson. The town surrendered its organized status on…

Dayton

Mill Pond created by a Dam in Dayton (2003)

in York County, settled in 1753 and incorporated in 1854, is a rapidly growing community. Remains of an old mill site and dam recall the 19th century economy. See photos. A combined farm and cross country ski center is on the Buzzell Road.

Colby College

Miller Library (2001)

Colby is a liberal arts institution, known in its early days as Waterville College, located in Waterville on its 714-acre campus. Founded in 1813, Colby is one of the nation’s oldest independent colleges. A residential four-year college, more than two thirds of Colby’s undergraduates study abroad during their college career, and international representation in the…

Davee, Thomas

(1797-1841) a U.S. Representative, was born in Plymouth, Massachusetts, December 9, 1797. He attended the common schools. As an adult he moved to Maine where he worked in retail sales. Davee was a member of the Maine House of Representatives in 1826 and 1827, after which he served in the Maine State Senate 1830-1832. He…