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Browse entries beginning with L, including Maine communities, townships, lakes, islands, wildlife, industries, public institutions, and historical subjects.

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Quiet lake surrounded by forested hills

Place · Township landscape

Lake Moxie Village

A small village at the north end of Moxie Pond, providing access to the water and seasonal cottages along Troutdale Road.

Morning light across a broad northern lake

Lily Bay Township

Explore the township north of Lily Bay State Park on Moosehead Lake, its road connections, woods, waters, and neighboring areas.

Forest stream flowing between mossy banks

Lexington

A rural Somerset County township along Long Falls Dam Road, with streams, forest, and connections to nearby Highland Plantation.

Rocky coastal island surrounded by blue water

Ecology · Coastal · Islands

Little Diamond Island

A Portland island community shaped by seasonal residence, Casco Bay transportation, coastal geography, and local services.

Mountain lake and evergreen forest under clouds

Lower Cupsuptic Township

The Cupsuptic River, lake access, forest roads, and Big Falls define this western Maine township landscape.

Sunlight passing through a dense working forest

History · Forest Products

Logging in Maine

Trace the demanding work of cutting and moving logs and the shift from manual crews to mechanized forestry.

Remote lake beneath forested mountains

Lynchtown Township

An Oxford County township on the New Hampshire border encompassing remote lakes and part of Maine’s northwestern forest.

Sunlight filtering through northern woodland

Lang Township

A rural township north of Dallas Plantation, crossed by Maine Route 16 and surrounded by western Maine woods.

Historic brick civic buildings along a city street

Society · Cities & Towns

Lewiston Historic Register

A guide to selected Lewiston properties listed for their architectural, industrial, religious, and community significance.

Broad river winding through a remote green forest

Recreation · Townships

Lunksoos Area

Discover views of the East Branch of the Penobscot River and historic sites associated with this remote region.

Wading bird standing at the edge of calm water

Birds · Wildlife

Little Blue Heron

Learn about this less commonly seen heron, its Atlantic range, wetland habitat, feeding behavior, and Maine observations.

Small rural community beside a wooded pond

Livermore

Explore Livermore’s villages, ponds, historic community buildings, local roads, and connections to rural heritage.

Society · War of 1812

Ladd, William

William Ladd was a Minot resident, mariner, and early advocate for organized international peace efforts.

Sunset reflecting across a forest lake

Lambert Lake Township

An eastern Washington County township where roads, rail, lake waters, and the St. Croix River shape the landscape.

Legislature, Senate Party Balance

Historical maps and context illustrate changing geographic patterns in Maine Senate election results.

Longley, Stephen J.

A biographical entry about the Appalachian Trail ferryman associated with the Kennebec River crossing at Caratunk.

Industrial worker using equipment in a workshop

History · Employment

Economy, Labor History

A perspective on work in Maine’s farms, forests, fisheries, mills, factories, offices, and service economy.

Legislature, Senate Presidents

Review the history and term patterns of the presiding officers of the Maine Senate since statehood.

Legislature, Speakers of the House

Explore the historical sequence and changing term lengths of Maine House speakers.

Working lobster boats moored in a coastal harbor

Economy · Fisheries

Lobster Landings by Location

Historical landing data compares Maine ports and counties within the state’s commercial lobster fishery.

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