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'''Unity''' is a [[New England town|town]] in [[Waldo County, Maine|Waldo County]], Maine, United States. The population was 2,099 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]]. The town is the service center for the northern portion of Waldo County. Outside of Waldo county, it is best known as the home of the [[Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association]], its [[Common Ground Country Fair]] and [[Unity College (Maine)|Unity College]]. Unity College was founded in 1965 to offset the economic effects of the declining chicken farming industry. As of 2007, the college is the town's largest employer.
'''Unity''' is a [[New England town|town]] in [[Waldo County, Maine|Waldo County]], [[Maine]], United States. The population was 2,292 at the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=0600000US2302778255|title=Census - Geography Profile: Unity town, Waldo County, Maine|access-date=January 17, 2022}}</ref> The town is the service center for the northern portion of Waldo County. Outside of Waldo County, it is best known as the home of the [[Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association]], its [[Common Ground Country Fair]] and former home of [[Unity College (Maine)|Unity College]].

Unity College was founded in 1965 to offset the economic effects of the declining chicken farming industry. As of 2007, the college was the town's largest employer. In 2020, the college announced a significant shift in its educational model, moving to a hybrid learning system that led to a reduction in staff by 15%. As of 2024, the original Unity campus is largely vacant, with only about 50 students using the facilities at any given time.<ref>{{Cite web |last=|first= |date=2023-08-11 |title=Former Unity College campus is for sale |url=https://www.wabi.tv/2023/08/11/former-unity-college-campus-is-sale/ |access-date=2024-10-17 |website=[[WABI-TV]] |language=en}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==

When originally settled by [[Religious Society of Friends|Quakers]], the town was known as Twenty-Five Mile Pond Plantation. The name came from its being located on a pond twenty-five miles from Fort Halifax in [[Winslow, Maine|Winslow]]. The name was changed to Unity upon incorporation as a town in 1804. In 1898, the [[Village School (Unity, Maine)|Village School]] was opened. It remained in operation until 1953 when it closed and a new elementary school was built.
When originally settled by [[Religious Society of Friends|Quakers]], the town was known as Twenty-Five Mile Pond Plantation. The name came from its being located on a pond twenty-five miles from Fort Halifax in [[Winslow, Maine|Winslow]]. The name was changed to Unity upon incorporation as a town in 1804. In 1898, the [[Village School (Unity, Maine)|Village School]] was opened. It remained the largest grade school in Unity until 1953 when a new elementary school was built.


In 1996, the [[Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association]] (MOFGA) purchased 200 acres of land in Unity, where it is now based. The MOFGA-run [[Common Ground Country Fair]] moved with the organization and annually brings more than 50,000 visitors to the town.
In 1996, the [[Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association]] (MOFGA) purchased 200 acres of land in Unity, where it is now based. The MOFGA-run [[Common Ground Country Fair]] moved with the organization and annually brings more than 50,000 visitors to the town.


During 2008–2009, eight [[Amish]] families moved into the community.<ref name=Schweitzer>{{cite news|url=http://www.boston.com/news/local/maine/articles/2009/11/29/maine_town_quickly_embraces_new_amish_neighbors/?page=full | title=Living in Unity |author=Sarah Schweitzer |publisher=Boston Globe |date=November 29, 2009}}</ref> They belong to the "[[Michigan Churches]]", an [[Subgroups of Amish#Amish affiliations|Amish affiliation]], that is more open to outsiders, than most other Amish affiliation.<ref>[http://amishamerica.com/atypical-amish-community-unity-maine "The Atypical Amish Community at Unity, Maine" at amishamerica.com]</ref>
During 2008–2009, eight [[Amish]] families moved into the community.<ref name=Schweitzer>{{cite news|url=http://www.boston.com/news/local/maine/articles/2009/11/29/maine_town_quickly_embraces_new_amish_neighbors/?page=full | title=Living in Unity |author=Sarah Schweitzer |publisher=Boston Globe |date=November 29, 2009}}</ref> They belong to the "[[Michigan Amish Churches]]", an [[Subgroups of Amish#Amish affiliations|Amish affiliation]] that is more open to outsiders than most other Amish affiliations.<ref>[http://amishamerica.com/atypical-amish-community-unity-maine "The Atypical Amish Community at Unity, Maine" at amishamerica.com]</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==

[[Image:Waldo County Maine Incorporated Areas Unity Town Highlighted.png|thumb|left|200px|Location of the town of Unity (in yellow) in Waldo County and the state of Maine]]
[[Image:Waldo County Maine Incorporated Areas Unity Town Highlighted.png|thumb|left|200px|Location of the town of Unity (in yellow) in Waldo County and the state of Maine]]
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|41.36|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which, {{convert|39.40|sqmi|sqkm|2}} of it is land and {{convert|1.96|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water, chiefly [[Unity Pond]]. Principle rivers are Twentyfive Mile Stream (Unity Pond's sole outflow), Sandy Stream and Halfmoon Stream.<ref name ="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/gazetteer2010.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-12-16}}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|41.36|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|39.40|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|1.96|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water, chiefly [[Unity Pond]]. Principal rivers are Twentyfive Mile Stream (Unity Pond's sole outflow), Sandy Stream and Halfmoon Stream.<ref name ="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/gazetteer2010.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-12-16}}</ref>


The town is crossed by state routes [[Maine State Route 9|9]], [[Maine State Route 220|220]], [[Maine State Route 139|139]] and US route [[U.S. Route 202 in Maine|202]]. Unity is bordered by [[Burnham, Maine|Burnham]] to the north, [[Troy, Maine|Troy]] and [[Thorndike, Maine|Thorndike]] to the east, [[Knox, Maine|Knox]] to the southeast, [[Freedom, Maine|Freedom]] to the south, [[Albion, Maine|Albion]] to the southwest and [[Unity, Kennebec County, Maine|Unity Township]] to the west.
The town is crossed by state routes [[Maine State Route 9|9]], [[Maine State Route 220|220]], [[Maine State Route 139|139]] and US route [[U.S. Route 202 in Maine|202]]. Unity is bordered by [[Burnham, Maine|Burnham]] to the north, [[Troy, Maine|Troy]] and [[Thorndike, Maine|Thorndike]] to the east, [[Knox, Maine|Knox]] to the southeast, [[Freedom, Maine|Freedom]] to the south, [[Albion, Maine|Albion]] to the southwest and [[Unity, Kennebec County, Maine|Unity Township]] to the west.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==

{{US Census population
{{US Census population
|1810= 793
|1810= 793
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|2000= 1889
|2000= 1889
|2010= 2099
|2010= 2099
|2020= 2292
|estyear=2014
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html |title=Census of Population and Housing |publisher=Census.gov |access-date=June 4, 2015 |df=mdy-all }}</ref>
|estimate=2087
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2014">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2014/SUB-EST2014.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
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|footnote=<center>U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html |title=Census of Population and Housing |publisher=Census.gov |accessdate=June 4, 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6YSasqtfX |archivedate=May 11, 2015 }}</ref></center>
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{{see also|Unity (CDP), Maine}}
{{see also|Unity (CDP), Maine}}


===2010 census===
===2010 census===
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As of the census<ref name ="FactFinder">{{cite web|title=American FactFinder|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-12-16}}</ref> of 2010, there were 2,099 people, 750 households, and 429 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|53.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 939 housing units at an average density of {{convert|23.8|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the town was 96.9% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.4% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.3% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.2% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.2% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.9% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.3% of the population.


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As of the census<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-12-16}}</ref> of 2010, there were 2,099 people, 750 households, and 429 families living in the town. The population density was {{convert|53.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 939 housing units at an average density of {{convert|23.8|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the town was 96.9% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.4% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.3% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.2% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.2% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.9% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.3% of the population.
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There were 750 households of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.7% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.8% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.88.

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There were 750 households, of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.7% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.8% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.88.


The median age in the town was 31.2 years. 17.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 26.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.1% were from 25 to 44; 24% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.
The median age in the town was 31.2 years. 17.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 26.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.1% were from 25 to 44; 24% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.


===2000 census===
===2000 census===
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As of the census<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov |archivedate=September 11, 2013 }}</ref> of 2000, there were 1,889 people, 713 households, and 419 families residing in the town. The population density was 47.8 people per square mile (18.4/km²). There were 926 housing units at an average density of 23.4 per square mile (9.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.72% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.32% [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.42% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.26% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.11% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.16% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.74% of the population.


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As of the census<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 1,889 people, 713 households, and 419 families living in the town. The population density was {{convert|47.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 926 housing units at an average density of {{convert|23.4|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 97.72% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.32% [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.42% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.26% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.11% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.16% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.74% of the population.
There were 713 households out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.2% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65&nbsp;years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.89.


In the town, the population was spread out with 20.1% under the age of 18, 22.8% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who are 65&nbsp;years of age or older. The [[median]] age is 32&nbsp;years. For every 100&nbsp;females there were 100.7&nbsp;males. For every 100&nbsp;females age&nbsp;18 and over, there were 103.2&nbsp;males.
There were 713 households, out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.2% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65&nbsp;years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.89.


In the town, the population was spread out, with 20.1% under the age of 18, 22.8% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65&nbsp;years of age or older. The [[median]] age was 32&nbsp;years. For every 100&nbsp;females there were 100.7&nbsp;males. For every 100&nbsp;females age&nbsp;18 and over, there were 103.2&nbsp;males.
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The median income for a household in the town was $26,927, and the median income for a family was $36,696. Males had a median income of $29,398 versus $22,708 for females. The per capita income for the town is $15,086. About 18.6% of families and 21.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.3% of those under age&nbsp;18 and 16.1% of those age&nbsp;65 or over.

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The median income for a household in the town was $26,927, and the median income for a family was $36,696. Males had a median income of $29,398 versus $22,708 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,086. About 18.6% of families and 21.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.3% of those under age&nbsp;18 and 16.1% of those age&nbsp;65 or over.


== Notable people ==
== Notable people ==
{{see also|Category:People from Unity, Maine}}
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* [[Samuel Stillman Berry]], marine zoologist, born in Unity (1887)

* [[Walter M. Brackett]], painter, born in Unity
* [[George Colby Chase]], English scholar; second president of [[Bates College]]
* [[George Colby Chase]], English scholar; second president of [[Bates College]]


==References==
==References==

{{reflist}}
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==Further reading==
==Further reading==

* {{cite journal | last = Wright | first = Virginia M. | title = A place called Unity | journal = Down East: The Magazine of Maine | issue = May 2007 | pages = 54–57, 85–87 |date=May 2007 }}
* {{cite journal | last = Wright | first = Virginia M. | title = A place called Unity | journal = Down East: The Magazine of Maine | issue = May 2007 | pages = 54–57, 85–87 |date=May 2007 }}
*Taber, James R. (1916). "History of Unity, Maine" Maine Farmer Press, Augusta, ME. No copyright page found. www.archive.org


==External links==
==External links==
{{Commonscatinline}}
* [http://www.unityme.org/ Unity, Maine]
* {{Official|http://www.unityme.org/ }}
* [http://www.mainegenealogy.net/individual_place_record.asp?place=unity Maine Genealogy: Unity, Waldo County, Maine]
* [http://www.mainegenealogy.net/individual_place_record.asp?place=unity Maine Genealogy: Unity, Waldo County, Maine]


Latest revision as of 12:45, 17 October 2024

For the unorganized territory, see Unity, Kennebec County, Maine.

Unity, Maine
Town
Unity, Maine is located in Maine
Unity, Maine
Unity, Maine
Location within the state of Maine
Coordinates: 44°36′40″N 69°20′5″W / 44.61111°N 69.33472°W / 44.61111; -69.33472
CountryUnited States
StateMaine
CountyWaldo
Area
[1]
 • Total
41.36 sq mi (107.12 km2)
 • Land39.40 sq mi (102.05 km2)
 • Water1.96 sq mi (5.08 km2)
Elevation
220 ft (70 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,292
 • Density58/sq mi (22.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
04988
Area code207
GNIS feature ID577560[2]

Unity is a town in Waldo County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,292 at the 2020 census.[3] The town is the service center for the northern portion of Waldo County. Outside of Waldo County, it is best known as the home of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, its Common Ground Country Fair and former home of Unity College.

Unity College was founded in 1965 to offset the economic effects of the declining chicken farming industry. As of 2007, the college was the town's largest employer. In 2020, the college announced a significant shift in its educational model, moving to a hybrid learning system that led to a reduction in staff by 15%. As of 2024, the original Unity campus is largely vacant, with only about 50 students using the facilities at any given time.[4]

History

[edit]

When originally settled by Quakers, the town was known as Twenty-Five Mile Pond Plantation. The name came from its being located on a pond twenty-five miles from Fort Halifax in Winslow. The name was changed to Unity upon incorporation as a town in 1804. In 1898, the Village School was opened. It remained the largest grade school in Unity until 1953 when a new elementary school was built.

In 1996, the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) purchased 200 acres of land in Unity, where it is now based. The MOFGA-run Common Ground Country Fair moved with the organization and annually brings more than 50,000 visitors to the town.

During 2008–2009, eight Amish families moved into the community.[5] They belong to the "Michigan Amish Churches", an Amish affiliation that is more open to outsiders than most other Amish affiliations.[6]

Geography

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Location of the town of Unity (in yellow) in Waldo County and the state of Maine

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 41.36 square miles (107.12 km2), of which 39.40 square miles (102.05 km2) is land and 1.96 square miles (5.08 km2) is water, chiefly Unity Pond. Principal rivers are Twentyfive Mile Stream (Unity Pond's sole outflow), Sandy Stream and Halfmoon Stream.[1]

The town is crossed by state routes 9, 220, 139 and US route 202. Unity is bordered by Burnham to the north, Troy and Thorndike to the east, Knox to the southeast, Freedom to the south, Albion to the southwest and Unity Township to the west.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1810793—
182097823.3%
18301,29932.8%
18401,45712.2%
18501,5576.9%
18601,320−15.2%
18701,201−9.0%
18801,095−8.8%
1890922−15.8%
1900877−4.9%
19108992.5%
19209161.9%
1930892−2.6%
19409354.8%
19501,0148.4%
1960983−3.1%
19701,28030.2%
19801,43111.8%
19901,81727.0%
20001,8894.0%
20102,09911.1%
20202,2929.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
See also: Unity (CDP), Maine

2010 census

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As of the census[8] of 2010, there were 2,099 people, 750 households, and 429 families living in the town. The population density was 53.3 inhabitants per square mile (20.6/km2). There were 939 housing units at an average density of 23.8 per square mile (9.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.9% White, 0.4% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 750 households, of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.7% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.8% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the town was 31.2 years. 17.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 26.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.1% were from 25 to 44; 24% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census

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As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 1,889 people, 713 households, and 419 families living in the town. The population density was 47.8 inhabitants per square mile (18.5/km2). There were 926 housing units at an average density of 23.4 per square mile (9.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.72% White, 0.32% Black or African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.11% from other races, and 1.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.74% of the population.

There were 713 households, out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.2% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 20.1% under the age of 18, 22.8% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $26,927, and the median income for a family was $36,696. Males had a median income of $29,398 versus $22,708 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,086. About 18.6% of families and 21.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.3% of those under age 18 and 16.1% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

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See also: Category:People from Unity, Maine

References

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  1. ^ a b "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 16, 2012.
  2. ^ "Unity". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved February 9, 2009.
  3. ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Unity town, Waldo County, Maine". Retrieved January 17, 2022.
  4. ^ "Former Unity College campus is for sale". WABI-TV. August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  5. ^ Sarah Schweitzer (November 29, 2009). "Living in Unity". Boston Globe.
  6. ^ "The Atypical Amish Community at Unity, Maine" at amishamerica.com
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 16, 2012.
  9. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

Further reading

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  • Wright, Virginia M. (May 2007). "A place called Unity". Down East: The Magazine of Maine (May 2007): 54–57, 85–87.
  • Taber, James R. (1916). "History of Unity, Maine" Maine Farmer Press, Augusta, ME. No copyright page found. www.archive.org
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