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Explore entries beginning with E—from eastern wildlife and waterways to economy, education, elections, and Maine communities.

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Places, systems, and stories

This index page gathers connected entries across Maine geography, ecology, public institutions, industry, and history. Select any title to read the full reference entry.

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Cities & Towns · Townships

East Moxie Township

A township along more than six miles of Moxie Pond’s eastern shoreline in Somerset County, with forested inlets and an outlet to Moxie Stream.

Broad mountain view across a wooded Maine landscape

Enfield

A Penobscot County town whose entry brings together geographic context, community history, and population information.

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Eagle Lake Township

A Piscataquis County township with frontage on Eagle Lake, part of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, and a portion of Chamberlain Lake.

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Ecology · Birds

Eastern Phoebe

This small gray insect-eating bird returns in early spring and often nests beneath eaves, decks, bridges, and other overhanging structures.

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Economy · Employment

Employment, Top 50 Employers

An archived snapshot of major private-sector employers and the business categories represented in Maine’s economy.

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Lakes · Townships

Ebeemee Township

North of Brownville, the township includes the East Branch of the Pleasant River and a connected system of ponds and lake shoreline.

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Recreation · Townships

Edmunds Township

Once an incorporated town, Edmunds later returned to township status and includes coastal scenery around Cobscook Bay.

Sea duck floating close to a rocky shore

Ecology · Wildlife

Eider, Common

A large northern sea duck frequently observed near shore, recognized for its cold-ocean habitat and insulating down.

Workers at an industrial construction site

History · Employment

Economy, Labor History

A historical view of work on farms, in forests and fisheries, in mills and factories, and across Maine’s expanding service sectors.

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Economy · Fisheries

Elver Landings

An introduction to young eels, their ocean migration and freshwater return, with archived information about Maine’s fishery.

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Economy · Fisheries

American Eel Landings

Background on the American eel’s size, coloration, migration between freshwater and ocean, and its place in fisheries records.

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Society · Education

Education and Graduation Rates

An archived examination of Maine graduation-rate reporting and the limits involved when comparing changes in measurement.

Historic public building with columns

Governors · Primary Sources

Executive Orders

Examples of official gubernatorial acts used to establish policies, direct executive agencies, and prescribe responses to public matters.

Folded geographic map used for civic reference

Elections, Congressional Districts

A historical account of Maine’s changing representation and congressional districts from statehood through later apportionment.

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Environment, Superfund Sites

Background on contaminated places identified for federal assessment or cleanup because of hazardous waste and possible ecological effects.

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Executive Branch

An overview of the executive department, specialized agencies, and the history of government reorganization in Maine.

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Agriculture · Cities & Towns

Exeter

A Penobscot County community with an economy shaped by agriculture and employment in service industries around the Bangor area.

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Evergreen Cemetery

A landscaped rural cemetery established in 1854, featuring winding paths, ponds, gardens, sculpture, and wooded wetlands.

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Eustis

A Franklin County town connected to the North Branch of the Dead River, Stratton, the Bigelow Range, and the route of Arnold’s Quebec expedition.

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Camping · Cities & Towns

Etna

A Penobscot County town whose history includes gatherings and summer camps associated with Etna Pond.

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Follow the subject connections

Letter indexes bring together unrelated names. Subject categories help place each entry within a broader Maine context.

EcologyBirds, wildlife, lakes, rivers, forests, and environmental topics.EconomyEmployment, fisheries, agriculture, industry, and resources.GovernmentCommunities, townships, elections, agencies, and public documents.HistoryLabor, institutions, primary sources, timelines, and change.SocietyEducation, population, culture, health, and community life.RecreationOutdoor places, camping, parks, trails, and seasonal activities.