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Leaving Maine

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September 10th 2009
We were just preparing to leave Penobscot Bay to begin our migration South when last we wrote. That does not mean we were ready to leave MAINE, however. We still had a bit of Muscongus and Casco Bays to traverse and more family visiting in Portland ahead. One of the sailing groups we belong to is the Ocean Cruising Club. They were having a gathering in South Bristol so we were heading that way ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more