Location of town of Millinocket in state of Maine

Millinocket is a town with a mill in Penobscot County, Maine, USA. The population was 5,203 at the 2000 census. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Penobscot County is a county located in the state of Maine. ...

History

Millinocket & Mount Katahdin in c. 1910

It began with the selection of a site for the Great Northern Paper Company in 1899. Charles W. Mullen, an engineering graduate from the University of Maine, intended to build a hydroelectric dam on the Penobscot River. He contacted Garret Schenck, a recognized expert in the pulp and paper industry, about building a pulp and paper mill near the proposed new dam. Mr. Schenck agreed, and set about obtaining the necessary financial backing. Mr Schenck contracted "bonded" labor, especially stone masons from Italy. The term "bonded" in this case referd to the fact that the Italians owed for the passage to America and were in debt the minute they set foot in this country. One such "bonded" stone mason was a man by the name of Berandino DiMarco. His nickname was Chulkie and he had a large family. His sons and daughters were all successful, bearing names like Armando and Asperino. The Italian masons were largely responsible for the construction of the Mill in Millinocket. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Year 1910 (MCMX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday [1] of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Year 1899 (MDCCCXCIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday [1] of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... The University of Maine, established in 1865, is the flagship university of the University of Maine System. ... Hydroelectric dam diagram The waters of Llyn Stwlan, the upper reservoir of the Ffestiniog Pumped-Storage Scheme in north Wales, can just be glimpsed on the right. ... Panorama of the Penobscot River in Millinocket, Maine. ...

After securing land rights, the chosen site was at the junction of the West Branch of the Penobscot River and Millinocket Stream, where it stands today. Things moved quickly, and by the spring of 1899, a new company was formed, to be called the Great Northern Paper Company. As the location of the mill was not near any existing towns, it became necessary to build a town to house the people employed at the mill. "Millinocket," meaning "the land of many islands" because of all the islands in the Penobscot River, would be incorporated in 1901. Year 1901 (MCMI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday [1] of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ...

Great Northern Paper Co. Mill in c. 1910

Throughout the 20th century, the community prospered. It developed a reputation as a small but successful rural town, mostly due to the paper industry, but also to its proximity to Mount Katahdin, Maine's tallest mountain, and Moosehead Lake, Maine's largest lake. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901–2000 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar (1900–1999... Mount Katahdin (USGS name) is the highest mountain in Maine. ... Map of Moosehead Lake. ...

In early 2003, however, Great Northern Paper announced it had filed for bankruptcy protection for its Millinocket and East Millinocket mills. Ironically, this occurred on the same day that Governor John Baldacci took his oath of office. Since then, the town has struggled to reshape its economy, while receiving significant help from the state government and local economic development efforts. Shortly after closing the mills, a Canadian corporation purchased the bankrupt paper mills in both Millinocket and East Millinocket. Currently, the paper mill employes over 600 workers in the two towns. In additional to the traditional forest products industry, Millinocket has been growing a service economy, and has grown into a major four season tourist attraction. The region is also served by the Millinocket Municipal Airport, which provides both jet fuel and aviation gas. Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 2003 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Service economy can refer to one or both of two recent economic developments. ...

Historic sites and museums

• Millinocket Antique Snowmobile Museum
• Millinocket Town Museum
• Rideout's Market Home of Ginny's Homemade Bake Beans!!

A snowmobile tour at Yellowstone National Park, note the mixture of exhaust and snowdust in the air (NPS Photo) A 1997 Arctic Cat ZR 580 EFI Snowmobile A snowmobile (in the Canadian north and Alaska is known as a snowmachine) is a land vehicle propelled by one rubber track with...

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 47.4 km² (18.3 mi²). 41.2 km² (15.9 mi²) of it is land and 6.2 km² (2.4 mi²) of it (13.17%) is water. Millinocket Lake is drained by the West Branch Penobscot River and Millinocket Stream. Millinocket Lake and Mount Katahdin, elevation 5,270 feet (1,606 meters), are in the northwest. Mount Katahdin The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Mount Katahdin (USGS name) is the highest mountain in Maine. ...

Demographics

This article describes the town of Millinocket as a whole. Additional demographic detail is available which describes only the central settlement or village within the town, although that detail is included in the aggregate numbers reported here. See: Millinocket (CDP), Maine. Millinocket is a census-designated place located in Penobscot County, Maine. ...

Great Northern Hotel in c. 1910

As of the census² of 2000, there were 5,203 people, 2,295 households, and 1,556 families residing in the town. The population density was 126.4/km² (327.5/mi²). There were 2,679 housing units at an average density of 65.1/km² (168.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.52% White, 0.10% Black or African American, 0.54% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.02% from other races, and 0.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.23% of the population. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Year 1910 (MCMX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday [1] of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 2,295 households, out of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.69. For the record label, see Marriage Records. ...

Log pile in 1911

In the town the population was spread out with 21.1% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 29.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...

The median income for a household in the town was $29,318, and the median income for a family was $40,893. Males had a median income of $41,218 versus $23,289 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,130. About 11.8% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.4% of those under age 18 and 12.4% of those age 65 or over. Students attend Stearns High School, mascot the Minutemen. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Notable Alumni

Gabe Mosca, winningest basketball coach in Maine history, spokesman for Black Cherry Fresca Fresca is a brand of citrus soft drink made by The Coca-Cola Company. ...

Pocket Gabe, motivational speaker

Stearns High School

Stearns High School is a small school in town. Its school colors are royal blue (or really any shade) and white. The principal is Brian Jones and the superintendent is Sara Alberts. Extracurricular activities include Band, jazz band, chorus, show choir, jazz choir, one act, basketball, field hockey, ice hockey, football, baseball, tennis, track and field, softball.

School Song

Media

Millinocket has two media outlets: the Katahdin Press and the Magic City Morning Star.

The Katahdin Press, a weekly newspaper, was formed in 2005, through a merger of the Katahdin Times and the Community Press.

The Magic City Morning Star, which has published since 2002, is owned by The Maine Free Press, LLC, a politically conservative publisher which also publishes All Maine Matters. The Magic City Morning Star is a newspaper serving the Katahdin area of Maine, including Millinocket, East Millinocket, and Medway, Maine, as well as topics of statewide interest. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

External links

• Town of Millinocket, Maine Official Website
  • Home to Katahdin
  • Baxter State Park
  • Millinocket Train Wreck 1979
  • What Happened To Lieutenant Hare?
  • Northern Timber Cruisers Snowmobile, Cross Country Ski Club, and Antique Snowmobile Museum
  • Katahdin Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Millinocket Area Growth & Investment Council
  • Katahdin Outfitters, Self Guided Canoe and Kayak Float Trips on the Allagash, Saint John and Penobscot Rivers
  • Feathers, Fins, and Fur Master Maine Guide Service
  • West Branch Aviation at the Millinocket Municipal Airport

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