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Caribou Air Force Station

Caribou Air Force Station, also known as North River Depot and East Loring, is a defunct Air Force Station that operated from 1951 until its absorption into Loring Air Force Base in 1962. It was located in Limestone, Maine, adjacent to Loring. Between 1951 and 1962 Caribou was an Operational Storage Site for Air Materiel Command (AMC-OSS), one of five in the United States, and the weapons storage and maintenance facility for Loring alert aircraft. Background The Nuclear Weapons Storage Area at Loring once operated as a separate, top secret facility. Originally called the North River Depot, the remote area to the northeast of Loring’s property was the first U.S. Operational site allegedly constructed for the storage, assembly, and testing of atomic weapons. A parallel series of four fences, one of which was electrified, surrounded the heart of the storage area. This area was nicknamed the “Q” Area, which denoted the Department of Energy’s Q clearance a classified security clearance required to have access to Restricted Data. In June 1962, the United States Atomic Energy Commission released its custody and ownership of the weapons to the Air Force, and the personnel and property were absorbed into the adjacent Loring Air Force Base. Units Stationed at Caribou AFS 3080th Aviation Depot Group 3093rd Aviation Depot Squadron 3080th Air Police Squadron References External links History of Loring as well as the station
Caribou High School

Caribou High School is a public high school in Caribou, Maine, United States. It serves students in grades 9-12 from Caribou, Connor Township, Stockholm, and Woodland. The school's Future Farmers of America chapter is one of the oldest chapters in the state, and one of the school's first clubs. Athletics & activities Classification Caribou High School participates in Class B/Class B North for all of its respective sports. State Championships Boys' Basketball: 1969, 2019, 2020 Girls' Basketball: 1983 Boys' Cross Country: 2010 Girls' Cross Country: 1990 E-Sports: Rocket League: Fall 2022 Alpine Ski: 2023 Ski: 1974 Girls' Soccer: 1986 Boys' Tennis: 2008, 2018 Girls' Tennis: 1992-1995 Boys' Outdoor Track: 2018 Runner-Up Baseball: 2014 Boys' Basketball: 1958, 1975, 1983 Girls' Basketball: 1984 E-Sports: Rocket League: Fall 2021, Spring 2022 Boys' Soccer: 2019 Girls' Soccer: 1988, 2010 Softball: 1989 Girls' Tennis: 1999, 2000, 2004, 2005, 2010, 2017, 2018 Maine Principals' Association (MPA) Sportsmanship Awards This award recognizes high school sports teams that exemplify good sportsmanship. Boys' Basketball: 1986, 1989, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2001, 2006 Girls' Basketball: 1987, 1988, 1993, 2003, 2014, 2017 Boys' Cross Country: 2014-2016, 2022 Girls' Cross Country: 2014-2016, 2022 Boys' Alpine ski: 2016 Girls' Alpine ski: 2017 Boys' Nordic ski: 2016 Girls' Nordic ski: 2016 Softball: 2012, 2022, 2023 Boys' Outdoor Track: 2016-2018 Girls' Outdoor Track: 2016, 2018, 2023 Wrestling: 1991, 1998, 2002, 2008, 2018 Demographics Gender Male: 243 (53%) Female: 216 (47%) Race/Ethnicity American Indian/Alaska Native: 3.1% Asian: 0.7% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0% Hispanic: 3.1% Black, non-Hispanic: 2% White, non-Hispanic: 87.4% Two or More Races: 3.9% Notable people Alumni Samuel Collins, Jr., judge and member of the Maine Senate Susan Collins, United States senator for Maine Gregory Johnson, Navy admiral Jessica Meir, astronaut and marine biologist. Staff John Lisnik, politician and former teacher Kevin St. Jarre, author, soldier, and former teacher Notes References External links Official website
Carlton Pond Waterfowl Production Area

Carlton Pond Waterfowl Production Area is a 1,055-acre (4.27 km2) artificial pond and wetland located in the town of Troy in Waldo County, Maine. The pond is formed by an earthen dam which backs up Carlton Brook. The area was acquired by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service in 1966 to protect the waterfowl and other wildlife associated with this area in Central Maine. The original dam at Carlton Pond was a rock structure built in 1850 to provide water power for a sawmill operation. In 1972, the Fish and Wildlife Service reconstructed the dam to maintain the integrity of the structure and to assure continued maintenance of the open water, marsh, and wetland areas created by the original dam. A natural overflow near the structure provides an additional escape route for high water thereby affording extra protection for the dam and control structures. A right-of-way provides access to the dam for maintenance and public use. Carlton Pond is one of the few areas in the state which provides nesting habitat for black terns, which are on the endangered species list maintained by the State of Maine. State and federal non-game biologists and researchers have been monitoring black tern use of Carlton Pond WPA and other areas for several years in an attempt to better determine the species' population status. Carlton Pond WPA has historically provided good nesting habitat for waterfowl and other birds. To date, 33 bird species have been observed using refuge lands and waters. Many bird species that use Carlton Pond have been listed by the Partners-in-Flight organization as species that are declining. The Slender Blue Flag, a species listed as Threatened by the State of Maine, has been sighted at Carlton Pond. References Carlton Pond Waterfowl Production Area This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
Cary Library

The Cary Library is the public library of Houlton, Maine, US. It is located at 107 Main Street, in an architecturally distinguished building designed by John Calvin Stevens. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. The library opened on October 12, 1904. Architecture and history Houlton's first attempts to establish a library began in 1850 with a private collection. After two such efforts failed, a third effort begun in 1896 succeeded. This effort was significantly aided by a major bequest from the estate of Dr. George Cary, a local medical doctor and onetime state legislator. This bequest was further augmented with funding from industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, who gave $10,000 to the campaign. Prominent Portland architect John Calvin Stevens was commissioned to the design the building, which was completed in 1904. The building designed by Stevens bears a significant resemblance to a recently completed earlier commission, the Rumford Public Library. It is a 1+1⁄2-story T-shaped structure, built out of coursed ashlar granite. It has a steeply pitched side gable slate roof, with chimneys at each end. The main (north-facing) facade is three bays wide, with a projecting central bay topped by a gable. The outer bays each have a bank of three sash windows, with granite sills and lintels. The projecting center section shelters the main entrance, which is recessed behind an arched opening, above which is a stone placard naming the building and a small sash window in the gable. The building's cornices are detailed with dentil stonework. A major expansion to the rear in 1968 gave the building its present T shape. The interior was originally laid out with a central circulation desk, flanked on either side by reading rooms, with the stack area in the projecting section to the rear. The original desk has since been removed. See also National Register of Historic Places listings in Aroostook County, Maine List of Carnegie libraries in Maine References External links Library web site
Casco Bay Bridge

The Casco Bay Bridge is a bascule bridge that spans the Fore River, connecting South Portland and Portland, Maine, United States. The bridge carries four lanes (two in each direction) of State Route 77, a bike lane in each direction, and a pedestrian sidewalk on the east side of the span. History In 1987 the state of Maine, in concert with surrounding towns, concluded that the existing Million Dollar Bridge, which was almost 70 years old, was inadequate for current needs. This bridge, also a draw bridge, had only two traffic lanes and offered severely limited clearances for maritime traffic. Given increases in tanker commerce and increased usage of the bridge, a replacement was decided on, and construction started in 1993. The Casco Bay Bridge was completed in 1997. In October 2015, the Maine Department of Transportation announced that it was seeking bids to privatize the maintenance and operation of the bridge, stating that it would be more cost effective and efficient for taxpayers. If done, it would be the first time the State privatized the operation of a bridge. The Maine State Employees Association questioned the public safety implications of a private entity operating the bridge, as wondered what would happen to the employees who presently operate it. Design The new Casco Bay Bridge has four 12-foot (3.7 m) wide lanes, with a pedestrian lane on its eastern side. The bridge is supported by several 7-foot (2.1 m) meter) thick concrete H-pile cylinders, which the bridge's steel girders sit atop. The new bridge has much higher horizontal and vertical clearances, which allow larger ships access further into the Fore River, with the bascule also having to open less frequently. Extra precautions were taken to ensure that the bridge had sufficient pier protection – during construction to the bridge, the existing Million Dollar Bridge was struck at its piers by the oil tanker Julie N, which spilled roughly 179,600 U.S. gallons (680,000 liters) of heating oil into Casco Bay. The bridge's steelwork was painted red in order to make it aesthetically pleasing. The final cost for the Casco Bay Bridge was $130 million, making it the largest project undertaken by the Maine Department of Transportation at the time. References
Castle Tucker

Castle Tucker is a historic mansion in Wiscasset, Maine, United States. It is owned by Historic New England and is open to visitors Friday – Sunday, June 15 – October 15. History Judge Silas Lee built this 1807 Regency-style mansion at the peak of Wiscasset's prosperity, when the town was the busiest port east of Boston. Lee's death in 1814, combined with the cumulative financial impact of Jefferson's Embargo of 1807, forced his widow to sell it. The house passed through a succession of hands until 1858, when Captain Richard H. Tucker, Jr. scion of a Wiscasset shipping family, bought the property. Captain Tucker, his young wife, Mollie and their new baby moved into the house in November 1858. The Tuckers updated the interiors and added a new Italianate entrance to the Lee Street side of the house. In 1859, he added a dramatic two-story porch to what had been the front of the house facing the Sheepscot River. The couple raised five children here. Captain Tucker oversaw various business ventures, including wharves and an iron foundry just below the house. However, by the 1880s, expenses had far exceeded income. Mollie began accepting boarders in the summers to help cover the expenses. She and their youngest daughter, Jane, also turned to the sale of home-baked goods, hand-painted china and raising squab for local restaurants to raise much needed cash. After Captain Tucker's death, Jane returned to live in the house full-time with Mollie. The women helped preserve the house until Mollie's death in 1922 and Jane's death in 1964. Her niece, Jane Standen Tucker, moved to Wiscasset from California to preserve the house and all its contents, making very few changes to the decorating schemes. Their dedication preserved Castle Tucker as it was in the late 19th and early 20th century. The house is now owned by Historic New England and is open to visitors Wednesday - Sunday, June 1 – October 15. References External links Historic New England website information Castle Tucker House — 1807 "Castle Tucker House Museum". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved February 27, 2009.
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Portland, Maine)

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a historic cathedral on Cumberland Avenue in Portland, Maine, which serves as seat of the Diocese of Portland. The rector is Father Seamus Griesbach. The church, an imposing Gothic Revival structure built in 1866–69, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. Until 2023, it was the tallest building in Portland. It was surpassed by 201 Federal Street. Architecture and history The Roman Catholic diocese complex occupies most of a city block, bounded by Cumberland Avenue, Locust Street, Congress Street, and Franklin Street. The main church building is set on the northwest side of the property, facing Cumberland Avenue, while the parish hall extends northeast from its rear, and the bishop's residence stands to its southeast, facing Congress Street. To the left (south) of the residence stands a two-story school. Formerly the church-affiliated Kavanagh K-8 School, since 2013 the building has housed Portland Adult Education, the largest adult education institution in Maine. The church is an imposing masonry structure, built of red brick, with sandstone trim and a slate roof. The main façade has a central entrance recessed in a sandstone Gothic arch, with a large stained glass rose window above. The main tower rises to the right of the main entrance, with buttressed corners, narrow Gothic windows, and an octagonal spire. Windows on the side walls are also Gothic, with buttressing between. The interior of the cathedral is 186 by 70 feet (57 m × 21 m). The nave is 150 feet (46 m) long, rises 70 feet (21 m), and holds almost 1,000 worshipers. The tallest of the cathedral's three steeples is, at 204 feet (62 m) Construction began in 1866 under the supervision of New York architect Patrick Keely. Construction of the church was interrupted by Portland's great 1866 fire, and it was not completed until September 8, 1869.The cathedral has undergone restorations in 1921, 1969, and 2000. In 1985, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The secondary buildings all have stylistically similar Gothic features. See also List of Catholic cathedrals in the United States List of cathedrals in the United States National Register of Historic Places listings in Portland, Maine List of tallest buildings in Maine References External links Media related to Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Portland, Maine) at Wikimedia Commons Official Cathedral Site Diocese of Portland Official Site
Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción (Portland)

La catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción (en inglés: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception) es una catedral histórica en la Avenida Cumberland y la calle Congreso en Portland, Maine, Estados Unidos. Es el asiento de la diócesis de Portland. El pastor de la catedral es el obispo Richard Malone, y su Rector es el Padre Louis Phillips. La construcción comenzó en 1866 bajo la supervisión del arquitecto neoyorquino Patrick Keeley. Después de haber sido devastada por un incendio, la iglesia fue terminada el 8 de septiembre de 1869. La catedral fue restaurada en 1921, 1969 y 2000. En 1985, fue introducida en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos.​ Galería Véase también Anexo:Edificios más altos de Maine Iglesia católica en los Estados Unidos Referencias
Cathédrale de l'Immaculée-Conception de Portland

La cathédrale de l'Immaculée-Conception (en anglais : Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception) est le principal sanctuaire catholique de la ville de Portland, dans l'État américain du Maine. Elle est le siège du diocèse de Portland et elle est dédiée à l'Immaculée Conception. Historique La cathédrale construite par Patrick Keely (en) est située du côté nord-ouest de la propriété, tandis que la salle paroissiale s'étend vers le nord-est et la résidence de l'évêque au sud-est à côté d'une école sur deux niveaux. La cathédrale est une structure de maçonnerie imposante de style néogothique, construite en briques rouges, avec des motifs en grès et un toit en ardoise. La façade principale a une entrée centrale encastrée dans un arc gothique de grès, avec un grand vitrail en forme de rosace au-dessus du porche. La tour principale s'élève à droite de l'entrée principale, avec des coins renforcés, des fenêtres gothiques étroites et une flèche octogonale. Les vitraux sur les murs latéraux sont également néogothiques, avec des contreforts entre les deux. L'intérieur de la cathédrale mesure 57 mètres de long sur 21 mètres de large. La nef fait 46 mètres de long et s'élève à 21 mètres de hauteur et peut contenir près d'un millier de fidèles. Le plus haut des trois clochers de la cathédrale culmine à 62 mètres et fait de la cathédrale le plus haut édifice de la ville de Portland. La cathédrale a connu plusieurs restaurations en 1921, 1969 et 2000. Les bâtiments secondaires ont tous des caractéristiques gothiques stylistiquement similaires à la ceux de la cathédrale. En 1985, la cathédrale de Portland a été ajoutée au Registre national des lieux historiques. Liens externes Ressources relatives à l'architecture : Registre national des lieux historiques Structurae Site de la cathédrale de Portland Site du diocèse de Portland Portail du Registre national des lieux historiques Portail de l’architecture chrétienne Portail du catholicisme Portail du Maine (États-Unis)
Central Maine Community College

Central Maine Community College (abbreviated CMCC) is a public community college in Auburn, Maine. It is part of the Maine Community College System. In May 2026, CMCC celebrated its largest graduating class in school history, with 739 students receiving diplomas. Former names Founded in 1963 as Androscoggin State Vocational Institute, later changed to Central Maine Vocational Technical Institute, in 1989 its name was changed to Central Maine Technical College. As part of a statewide name change of the technical college system on July 1, 2003, the school became Central Maine Community College. Accreditation Central Maine Community College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Student body Enrollment — approximately 3,376 students Student/faculty ratio is 18:1. 96% placement in jobs or education continuation Campus Central Maine Community College's physical facilities were enlarged to keep pace with increased demand. 1967 - Addition completed to the original instructional facility. First residence hall constructed. 1969 - Extension of the North Wing completed. Entire instructional complex was designated by the State Board of Education as the Louis Jalbert Industrial Center, now Jalbert Hall. 1972 - Jalbert Hall South Wing was constructed in 1972 and expanded in 1979 and 1986. 1975 - Two apartment style dormitory buildings and the present dining room/kitchen facilities built. 1989 - A building to house the Culinary Arts program was completed. In November 1989 Maine voters authorized capital bonding for the 40,000 sq ft (3,700 m2)., Geneva A. Kirk Hall, which houses Nursing, Allied Health and Occupational Health and Safety programs; science laboratories; fitness and recreation facilities, gymnasium; and the Corporate and Community Services Division. 1993 - Kirk Hall dedicated for use on May 6, 1993. 1999 - Lapoint Center approved by voters. 2002 - Lapoint Center opens and includes classroom, office facilities, student use and library access. 2007 - Rancourt Hall, a co-ed residence hall, opens. 2019 - Addition of an esports arena as part of the new Esports Management program opening the same year. Off-campus sites In addition to the main campus in Auburn, (Androscoggin County) Central Maine Community College also serves the educational needs of Franklin, Lincoln, and Oxford Counties. Housing CMCC offers four residence halls to provide on-campus accommodations for 250 students. Student population is approximately 50% male and 50% female. Athletics Full-time students have the opportunity to try out for intercollegiate sports. Central Maine Community College offers baseball and women's softball in the fall and men's and women's basketball in the winter. All of the teams participate in the USCAA. Any other intercollegiate sports or club sports are formed on a student interest basis. Men's Baseball (fall and spring) Basketball (winter) Cross country (fall) Soccer (fall) Ice hockey Women's Basketball (winter) Cross country (fall) Soccer (fall) Softball (fall and spring) Ice hockey Volleyball (fall) References External links Official website
Central Parish Church

The First Universalist Church, also once known as the Central Parish Church, is a historic church at 97 Main Street in Yarmouth, Maine. Built in 1859–60, it is an excellent local example of religious Italianate architecture, and one of the state's few surviving churches designed by architect Thomas Holt. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. The congregation was founded in 1859, and is affiliated with the Unitarian Universalist Association; its current minister is Rev. Hillary Collins-Gilpatrick. Description and history The First Universalist Church is set in the center of Yarmouth, on the north side of Main Street, east of the North Yarmouth Academy and opposite Portland Street. It is a rectangular wood-frame structure, with a front-facing gable roof, clapboard and flushboard exterior, and a high brick foundation. A square section projects from the front facade, supporting a multistage tower and housing the main entrance. The entrance is set in a tall pilastered arch that also includes a pair of round-arch windows above. This stage of the tower has a rounded gable with modillioned eave, the latter detail also extended to the main roof. A plainly-pilastered square section tops this, with an eight-sided belfry above that has four round-arch openings. The tower is capped by an octagonal steeple. Windows on either side of the projecting section are two-port narrow windows, the upper section with a rounded arch top. Round-arch windows are also found on the building sides. The church was built in 1859–60, and is one of four known surviving church designs in the state of Thomas Holt, an architect from Bethel, Maine. The congregation was established in 1859 by a split from the local Universalist congregation. After 1885 the congregation declined, most of its members returning to the mother congregation. The two congregations merged soon afterward, at which time the name "Central Parish Church" was adopted. In 1920 it took the name "First Universalist Church", which it retained after merging with the Unitarian congregation in 1962. See also National Register of Historic Places listings in Cumberland County, Maine References External links First Universalist Church web site