{"id":13092,"date":"2021-10-04T17:57:18","date_gmt":"2021-10-04T16:57:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hastenteufel.name\/blog\/?p=13092"},"modified":"2021-10-04T17:57:19","modified_gmt":"2021-10-04T16:57:19","slug":"maine-circle-part-2-from-calais-to-belfast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hastenteufel.name\/blog\/maine-circle-part-2-from-calais-to-belfast\/","title":{"rendered":"Maine Circle Part 2 – From Calais to Belfast"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"Maine<\/picture>
Maine Circle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Part two of my Maine Circle. In the middle, you see the border. The US in White – Canada in Green. I crossed into Maine next to the water there. Followed Highway 1 along the coast. The sky was mostly gray the whole day, so no use to go closer to the water. The last pictures are from all the way down on the left on the map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crossing the Border into the USA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The border crossing in Calais is a simple, small bridge over the Saint Croix River. I stopped at the window and handed my passport. Into the computer, it went. I was reading the sign “No Fruit”. Gave the nice man my apples. He asked me for my ESTA. I told him I have it. I only forget one thing – the ESTA was for the old passport and this was a new one. So I had to park and come inside the station. Needed to fill out my ESTA form, and they took VISA to pay for it. Took about 30 minutes, and I was free to go. Stopped at the next store to get some change in case they have road tolls around here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Calais\u2069, \u2068Maine\u2069<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Soldier<\/picture>
Memorial in \u200e\u2068Calais\u2069, \u2068Maine\u2069, \u2068United States\u2069<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Memorial<\/picture>
In grateful remembrance of the man of Calais who upon land or sea hazarded their lives that the nation might be preserved and the government of the people, by the people and for the people should not perish from the earth.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Eastport\u2069, Maine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Eastport is the least-populous city in Maine, and it’s consisting entirely of islands. Stopped for a look at the small harbor. A light drizzle and some wind kept me there for a while. Was not too happy to go and explore the rest of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"View<\/picture>
View over Cobscook Bay in Eastport\u2069, Maine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Marina<\/picture>
Marina in Eastport\u2069<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Fisherman<\/picture>
Fisherman doing their fishing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Fisherman\"<\/picture>
There is no bad weather – only bad clothing!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Marina<\/picture>
That did not really happen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Outside Pembroke\u2069, Maine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Closed<\/picture>
No digging outside Pembroke\u2069<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Bay<\/picture>
Nothing happens here<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Fish<\/picture>
Fish trawler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Machias\u2069, Maine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In 1633, Richard Vines established a trading post in the area. The French and the English were fighting over the area for quite some time.
The first naval battle of the American Revolution was the Battle of Machias in June 1775. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Church<\/picture>
Church in Machias\u2069<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Town<\/picture>
Town Hall in Machias\u2069<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Machias\u2069<\/picture>
Machias\u2069 Court House<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"War<\/picture>
This tablet commemorates the first naval battle of the American revolution. On June 12, 1775 a gallant force of Machias men led by Capt. Jeremiah O’Brian in the sloop “Unity” pursued and captured the British sloop of war “Margaretta” in Machias Bay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Masonic<\/picture>
Masonic Temple in Machias\u2069<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Wood<\/picture>
Wood Church<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Ellsworth\u2069, Maine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to the history of the Passamaquoddy<\/a> Indians<\/a>, the Ellsworth area was originally inhabited by members of the Passamaquoddy and Penobscot<\/a> tribe. The oldest mention of the place is from the French explorer Thevet in 1556. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Grand<\/picture>
Grand Cinema in Ellsworth\u2069<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Main<\/picture>
Main Street Ellsworth\u2069<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\u200e\u2068Ellsworth\u2069<\/picture>
\u200e\u2068Ellsworth\u2069 Main Street<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\u200e\u2068Ellsworth\u2069<\/picture>
\u200e\u2068Ellsworth\u2069 City Hall built in 1935<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/picture>
The Dream Catcher<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Union<\/picture>
Camden National Bank<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Ellsworth\u2069<\/picture>
Looking up the Main Street<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Ellsworth\u2069<\/picture>
Ellsworth\u2069 Public Library<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Hancook<\/picture>
Hancook County Court House<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"White<\/picture>
The First Congregational Church of Ellsworth<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Remembering<\/picture>
Remembering 9\/11 – Live feed on the TV in the back<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Remembering<\/picture>
A piece of steel from the World Trade Building<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Penobscot<\/picture>
Penobscot Narrows Bridge. Looking towards Verona Island. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Stockton Springs\u2069, \u2068Maine\u2069<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first settler arrived about 1759 here. At that time, Fort Pownall at the mouth of the Penobscot River was completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Church<\/picture>
Church in \u200e\u2068Stockton Springs\u2069, \u2068Maine\u2069<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Graveyard<\/picture>
Graveyard in \u200e\u2068Stockton Springs\u2069, \u2068Maine\u2069<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Two<\/picture>
In memory of Mr. Natilantel Couzens Jr. who died Dec. 21, 1835; Aet. 25 ys. and 10 mos. on the left.
On the right: Mary L. Wife Of John Grant Jr Died May 15, 1836, AE. 23yrs. 7mos.
Mary farewell a short adieu
Since soon we all shall be with you
For hope paints up with aspeels sweet
To realm’s where kindred spirits wait<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Head<\/picture>
He liked cars, I guess<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"American<\/picture>
American Legion Jerry W. Dobbins Post #157<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Belfast, Maine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Belfast is a small city at the mouth of the Passagassawakeag River in Waldo County. Another one of those – take it from the native tribes and give it to the guys from Europe. Later sell it again and build a city. Wikipedia has the whole story about Belfast, Maine<\/a>. I had a bit of daylight left and took a few more snaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"At<\/picture>
At the corner of Main St & High St<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"100F<\/picture>
100F Main St<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Corner<\/picture>
Corner of Main St and Beaver St<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/picture>
The old Opera House<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"First<\/picture>
First Church in Belfast UCC\n\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Belfast<\/picture>
Belfast Post Office<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Belfast<\/picture>
Belfast City Hall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Memorial\"<\/picture>
Memorial for Frank D Hazeltine. He was a Lieutenant, 101st Infantry, and was killed in September 1918 in St Mihiel in France. He was 23 years old. No matter where you walk here – the war is following you.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/picture>
The Colonial Cinema<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Old<\/picture>
Old Shop House<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"The<\/picture>
The Belfast Marina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Marina\"<\/picture>
Some nice boats here!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Dog<\/picture>
The dog had loads of fun retrieving his toy again and again<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Time to walk back to the car and find a nice sleeping spot for tonight.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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