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Explore Peaks Island in United States
Peaks Island in the region of Maine is a town in United States - some 484 mi or ( 779 km ) North-East of Washington , the country's capital city .
Current time in Peaks Island is now 11:10 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " America/New York " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Alfred, Hartford, Boston, Auburn, and Augusta. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Alfred . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Peaks Island ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Swing Bridge
"Restoration" of the Back Cove swing bridge, Portland, Maine ..
02_The Game of Life & How to Play It by Florence Scovel-Shinn
Chapter One - Part 02 of 03 The Game of Life & How to Play It by Florence Scovel-Shinn Portrait sketch of Florence Scovel-Shinn Voice of Rev. Lux Newman ..
ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S AGING FACE
Abraham Lincoln's faces through the years, showing how he aged, his death and the sad trip back home. ..
Polar Express at the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad.wmv
The Polar Express returns to the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum in Portland, Maine. The event is the largest annual Fundraiser for the museum and is held each holiday season on select ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Peaks Island, Maine
Peaks Island is the most populous island in Casco Bay, Maine. It is part of the city of Portland and is approximately 3 miles from downtown. The island became a popular summer destination in the late 19th century, when it was known as the Coney Island of Maine, home to hotels, cottages, theaters, and amusement parks. While small, the island hosts a variety of flourishing businesses that are rapidly expanding and growing.
Located at 43.66 -70.20 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Little Diamond Island, Maine
Little Diamond Island (previously Little Hog Island) is an island in Casco Bay Maine. It is part of the city of Portland, Maine. As of the 2000 census, the island had a year-round population of 5. Most of the island is private property. It is served by the Casco Bay Lines ferry service. At low tide, Little Diamond Island connects to Great Diamond via a semi-submerged sandbar. This is how the City of Portland is capable of picking up the trash on both islands.
Located at 43.67 -70.21 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Cushing Island, Maine
Cushing Island, or Cushing's Island, is a privately owned island in Casco Bay in the U.S. state of Maine. Part of the city of Portland, Maine, roughly 45 families live there seasonally. In 1623-24 English explorer Christopher Levett built a blockhouse on the island, part of 6,000 acres granted him by the English King. Levett left behind a group of settlers to carry on after he returned to England. But the naval captain and adventurer never returned, and the fate of the men is unknown.
Located at 43.64 -70.21 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Battle of Portland Harbor
The Battle of Portland Harbor was a naval battle of the American Civil War, fought in June 1863, in the waters off Portland, Maine. Two United States Navy warships engaged two vessels under Confederate States Navy employment.
Located at 43.66 -70.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Long Island, Maine
Long Island is an island town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States, which seceded from the city of Portland in 1993. The population was 230 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Portland–South Portland–Biddeford, Maine Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Located at 43.68 -70.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
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