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	Monhegan, Maine - Definition, explanation
		Monhegan is an island located in Lincoln County, Maine about 12 NM off the coast.
		The British would harvest cod from the rich fishing grounds of the Gulf of Maine then dry the fish on the island before shipping them to Europe.
		The art colony on Monhegan dates to the mid-19th century, and has included prominent figures such as Rockwell Kent, Edward Hopper, N.
	www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/m/mo/monhegan__maine.php (518 words)

	Monhegan - HighBeam Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Monhegan, island, 2.5 sq mi (6.4 sq km), c.10 mi (16 km) off the coast of S Maine, settled c.1622.
		Monhegan's Winged Migration ; This time of year, the island off Maine's coast plays host to hundreds of kinds of birds making their way south.
		Maine, For Shore; The Rustic Island Of Monhegan
	www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-monhegan.html (333 words)

	Monhegan, Maine
		The town of Monhegan on Monhegan Island Monhegan is an island in Lincoln County, Maine, U.S, about 12 NM off the coast.
		Monhegan only recently installed its own source of electricity; it is still widely regarded as quaint and unspoiled.
		The art colony on Monhegan dates to the mid-19th century, and has included prominent figures such as Rockwell Kent, Edward Hopper, N.
	www.kiwipedia.com /monhegan--maine.html (202 words)

	History of Monhegan Plantation, Maine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Monhegan has a bold shore on all sides, a large projection of rocks at its northeastward part, and has one good harbor.
		Monhegan has, from their first knowledge of the coast, been a place of resort for European fisherman and traders; and in 1618-19 part of a crew sent out by Sir Ferdinando Gorges spent the winter here.
		Monhegan has one good public schoolhouse, which, with the appurtenances, is valued at $500.
	history.rays-place.com /me/monhegan-plan-me.htm (476 words)

	"Squeaker Cove, Monhegan, Maine" - DETAIL (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		I went with some artist friends for a long weekend visit to Monhegan which is a fascinating rocky little island an hour's ferry ride off the coast of Maine from Port Clyde.
		Monhegan is home for many artists and the island has a history of attracting them - names like Rockwell Kent, Winslow Homer, Robert Henri, Edward Hopper, the Wyeths, and more.
		Monhegan Island is a place everyone should visit.
	www.robertleedy.com /squeaker_cove.html (255 words)

	The Monhegan House — Monhegan, Maine \| Home
		Monhegan Island, 10 miles out to sea, is one and one-half miles long and one-half mile wide, covering about 700 acres.
		Monhegan offers the chance for visitors to see artists, including some very familiar names, at work in their own studios during regularly scheduled hours.
		The Monhegan House offers 31 bright, comfortable rooms on four floors with beautiful views of the ocean, the lighthouse and meadow, or both.
	www.monheganhouse.com (239 words)

	Painting on Maine's Monhegan Island - ExploreNewEngland.com
		MONHEGAN ISLAND, Maine -- Around 9 most mornings, painters begin to converge outside the Carina, a grocery and wine shop more or less at the village center.
		Artists with easels are as common on Monhegan as seagulls, but unspoken island etiquette calls for leaving them alone while they work.
		Fishing is still the island's principal industry, with the lobstering season in Monhegan waters limited to 180 days between December and June.
	www.explorenewengland.com /travel?article=/maine/articles/2006/08/27/landscapes_en_plein_air_off_maines_midcoast (1240 words)

	Monhegan Island Maine
		Ida Sedgwick Proper's 1930, Monhegan, the cradle of New England.
		If, as some of the earlier Maine historians hesitatingly suggest, the Inscription on Manana is not Norse, but still might be of Phoenician origin, some gleanings of the activities of this ancient people may be pertinent.
		Monhegan Island was named Isle St. George by Waymouth.
	www.davistownmuseum.org /InfoMonhegan.html (1845 words)

	The Island Inn, Monhegan: Facts
		Monhegan Island is situated out in the open sea, about 10 miles from the mainland, and is generally believed to be the first settled place in Maine.
		These 17 miles of trails which meander and climb throughout the island are located on the "wildlands" belonging to the Monhegan Associates, an island land trust which has accepted the responsibility of holding and maintaining the land in its natural form, for all future generations to enjoy.
		Monhegan Island is a magnificent reminder of what nature has produced, and we hope that you will be able to take the opportunity to visit and enjoy for yourself all that it has to offer.
	www.islandinnmonhegan.com /island.html (815 words)

	The Monhegan Island Lighthouse
		Monhegan Island, 1.75 miles long by.75 miles wide and rising roughly 200 feet above the ocean, can be seen from forty miles out in the Atlantic, making it a favorite landmark for inbound mariners.
		Upon automating the station, the Coast Guard determined the Monhegan Island lighthouse keeper's residence and surrounding buildings were unnecessary and should be sold or demolished.
		Monhegan Associates, a private organization dedicated to preserving all facets of life on the island, acquired these structures.
	www.gramlighthouse.com /monhegan-island-lighthouse.html (585 words)

	Hiking Maine : Monhegan Island, Maine USA
		Monhegan’s current year-round population of around 75 is a mix of artists and fishermen.
		It is protected by the Monhegan Associates, which was founded by summer residents 50 years ago to preserve the island for the future.
		Monhegan has been called “the keystone of New England” because it is the first island to be seen as you approach the coast.
	www.distantjourneys.com /travel-camden/monhegan.html (1773 words)

	CNN.com - Scenery, serenity the Maine draws on Monhegan - July 20, 2001
		MONHEGAN ISLAND, Maine (CNN) -- Ten miles off the rugged coast of Maine lies an island that has attracted tourists, artists, nature lovers and writers for generations.
		Monhegan residents -- fewer than 100 live there year-round -- are fiercely protective of their island and have worked hard to maintain its character.
		Artists from around the world have painted Monhegan, capturing the sheer cliffs overlooking the turbulent ocean waters, the tranquil wooded trailheads meandering through the island interior and the lives of island residents.
	archives.cnn.com /2001/TRAVEL/DESTINATIONS/07/20/monhegan.maine (451 words)

	Monhegan Island, Maine
		Located about 10 miles off Maine's Mid Coast, Monhegan Island is home to a small number of year-round residents and a larger visiting population.
		Monhegan contains a small harbor that is wide open for southern blows and just a bit better for northern.
		And it is perhaps these vistas that make Monhegan what it is. There's just something about being so far away from the mainland and overlooking rugged bluffs and outcroppings that is refreshing and invigorating.
	www.boatmaine.us /monhegan-island-maine.aspx (760 words)

	Monhegan Island Light (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		There are 17 miles of hiking trails through the wilds of the square mile of Monhegan, with hundreds of species of wildflowers and seabirds.
		Monhegan Island is also an art colony (Jaime Wyeth's studio was here for many years), with as many as 20 studios open during the peak summer months.
		Monhegan can be reached by an hour ferry ride from Port Clyde (year round) or from New Market and Boothbay Harbor (summer).
	lighthousegetaway.com /lights/monhegan.html (205 words)

	Monhegan Boat Line, Monhegan Island, Maine and Port Clyde
		Monhegan Boat Line, Monhegan Island, Maine and Port Clyde
		On the return trip, we pass close to Seal Rock, where we often spot entire families of seals frolicking in the water and basking in the sun.
		Maine businesses are often family affairs, and the Monhegan-Thomaston Boat Line is no exception.
	www.monheganboat.com (192 words)

	Monhegan Island, Shining Sails: Coastal Maine Inns, Cottage Rentals, Maine Lodging, Maine Islands
		Beautiful cliffs and woods, spectacular sunsets over the bay, miles of trails and a charming village are just a few of the attractions this small island has to offer.
		Monhegan is situated 10 miles from the nearest mainland, is approximately 1-3/4 miles long by 1/2 mile wide and is as unique today as it was in 1614 when Captain John Smith established a year round fishing and supply station.
		Monhegan is quite informal and casual dress is appropriate for all the eating establishments.
	www.shiningsails.com /island.html (398 words)

	Monhegan House bed and breakfast - Monhegan, Maine. Monhegan Bed and Breakfast Inns.
		Monhegan House bed and breakfast - Monhegan, Maine.
		Monhegan offers the chance for visitors to see artists at work in their own studios.
		The birds of Monhegan are a major attraction in the Spring and Fall.
	www.bedandbreakfast.com /maine-monhegan-monhegan-house.html (390 words)

	GORP - Birds and Forests - Monhegan Island, Maine
		The most popular area to wander is Lobster Cove, south of the ferry landing and conveniently located at the end of the main dirt path leading through the village.
		Deep in the forests, the building of fairy houses—concoctions of mosses, branches, rocks, and other objects—have long been a Monhegan pastime for children and adults alike, particularly in Cathedral Woods, a dignified stand of virgin spruce in the dim tree-rich center of the island.
		I had the opportunity to meet a few of the islanders, both permanent and seasonal, and their kind words of advice and quiet friendliness made me feel welcome as I hiked, picked wild strawberries (Pulpit Rock's seaside meadow is full of the tiny, sweet red berries), read, attended musical performances, and watched sunsets.
	gorp.away.com /gorp/location/me/monhegan4.htm (468 words)

	Monhegan Island Maine, Monhegan Maine, Rentals on Monhegan, Lobster Cove
		Monhegan Island Maine is located in Lincoln County.
		Prior to the settlement of the Plymouth County, Monhegan Island Maine served as a British fishing camp which was established by Captain John Smith.
		In fact, Monhegan Maine is home to the only lobster conservation area in the entire state.
	www.destination360.com /north-america/us/maine/monhegan-island.php (484 words)

	Monhegan Houses for Rent in Maine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		We list advertisements for Monhegan rental homes whether they be for lease, temporary housing, vacation homes, or corporate housing.
		Monhegan apartment listings can be added to this Maine real estate site's inventory of rental home listings for free.
		If you are looking for a Monhegan home and want a quick rental, then post a Monhegan classified wanted advertisement as a tenant.
	www.e-houses-for-rent.com /US/Maine/Monhegan.asp (421 words)

	Monhegan Island Plein Air Painting Workshop (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Monhegan has been an artist colony for years and the level of art created on and about the island is phenomenal.
		Here's your chance to stay and work on the magical, mystical island of Monhegan, long known for creative, spiritual and life altering forces with like minded individuals seeking the essence of oneness and serenity with nature.
		Experience the ancient romanticism long known to artists, poets, writers and musicians that is Monhegan, the island that time forgot...
	artworkshops.homestead.com /monheganworkshop.html (903 words)

	Bill's Website (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Monhegan Island is a most unusual island and one of the most spectacular, especially in late-June, on the east coast.
		Monhegan Island is a quaint fishing village and artist's haven.
		Each participant is responsible for their transportation to Monhegan Island and for meals and hotel costs.
	www.newriverphotography.com /MonheganIslandWorkshop.htm (1481 words)

	Monhegan Drug Rehab Monhegan,Maine Drug Rehab Treatment Drug Alcohol Rehabilitation Treatment Centers
		Club Drugs: Law-enforcement officials in southern Maine have noticed a small increase in the use of MDMA, which continues to be associated with rave parties and the student population.
		These laws are often cited as the reason that Maine residents must travel to obtain their illicit drugs from out-of-state traffickers wary of the state’s tough drug laws.
		Maine families will act as catalysts for change to ensure supports and services are available as well as family and consumer driven.
	www.addictionca.com /contact2.htm?state=Maine&city=Monhegan (5745 words)

	Monhegan Island Light
		The Monhegan Island Light is located at the center of the island at the island's highest elevation.
		Monhegan Island is 10 miles off the Maine Coast south of Port Clyde.
		Settled in 1624, the island represents Maine's earliest fishing village.
	home.cinci.rr.com /seadrift/monhegan.html (90 words)

	Monhegan Boat Line, Monhegan Island, Maine and Port Clyde (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Come with us to Monhegan and prepare to lose your heart to the island that time forgot.
		A thriving fishing village as well as an historic artist's colony, Monhegan beckons to nature lovers, photographers, artists, writers, poets, and every traveler in search of a truly unspoiled hideaway.
		Monhegan Visitor's Guide An online version of the print guide available to all passengers on our boats.
	www.monheganboat.com /monhegan.html (325 words)

	Pemaquid and Monhegan Island, Maine
		In 1603 Martyn Pryng was on the coast, and in 1604 Weymouth was at Monhegan, and at Damarel's Cove Islands.
		Eleven of the signers are of Pemaquid, fifteen are of Damrel's Cove Islands, sixteen of Cape Newwagen (Bonawagon in the petition), eighteen are of Monhegan, twenty-one of Kennebec and fifteen of the Sheepscot.
		On Darwin's doctrine of heredity one might well claim that the Maine officials thus early were imbued with, and transmitted to their successors, the habit of seizing other people's wines and liquors and drinking them without paying for them.
	www.davistownmuseum.org /InfoPemaquidWoodbury.html (5557 words)

	Carina House Monhegan Artists Residency, Monhegan Island, Maine
		While Monhegan continues to attract artists from every part of the country, it is increasingly difficult for Maine artists to find affordable housing for an extended visit on the island.
		The Carina House Residency is designed to give back to Maine artists part of their heritage and tradition, including a period for creative experimentation and exploration.
		The Monhegan Artists' Residency Corporation, a 501c3 not-for-profit organization, is made up of eleven Directors and others who volunteer their time and efforts to administer the Carina House Artist's Residency Program.
	www.monheganartistsresidency.org (314 words)

	SeacoastNH.com - Walking Monhegan Island
		Monhegan in Maine is certainly a contender for the title of Perfect New England Island for Daytrippers.
		Ten miles off the Maine coast, visitors can get the lay of the land and the town center in an afternoon, but it takes a couple of days to really wander the trails and coastline which includes sheer 150 foot cliffs with nary a warning sign or a guard rail.
		So far Monhegan is winning the battle to stay accessible and wild, and to that end, if I were to be imprisoned on an island of my choice, this would be it.
	seacoastnh.com /Travel/Scenic_Walks/Walking_Monhegan_Island (1112 words)

	Real Estate Monhegan Maine Investing \| Nothing Down Real Estate Monhegan Maine
		Thousands of average income earners in Monhegan Maine are looking to improve their lives and gain financial freedom and are employing his techniques to earn hundreds of thousands of dollars in realestate investments.
		His belief is that there is lasting wealth in the realestate market in Monhegan Maine for those who are serious about change and want to exert the effort to be successful.
		There is no better time than now to start creating your wealth with real estate in the Monhegan Maine area and go from an average wage earner to an exceptional one.
	www.real-estate-success.net /wealth/me-monhegan-realestate.html (763 words)

	Monhegan Maine Direct TV Offers Best Direct TV Monhegan ME Deals
		Of course, this doesn't even take into account their ground-breaking programming, which is one of the many reasons why people in Monhegan Maine are turning to Directv for all of their television wants and needs.
		One of the coolest things about the Directv Monhegan ME 's Basic System is the fact that you'll receive consistent theater-quality sight and sound with their totally digital programming.
		Another outstanding example of how Direct TV Monhegan Maine makes life convenient for all of its customers is the recent introduction of the DVR (Digital Video Recorder).
	www.satellite-tv.ws /directv/me-monhegan-direct-tv.php (731 words)

	Monhegan Island, Maine
		Three Maine ports on the mainland have ferry service to Monhegan: Boothbay Harbor, New Harbor and Port Clyde, which tends to be the port used by locals and visitors planning to stay a while on the island.
		The 33-room Monhegan House (1 Main St., 207-594-7983, http://www.monheganhouse.com/), built in 1888, bills itself as -- and truly feels like -- the village center and meeting place.
		For more details about Monhegan Associates' ecology talks, hiking trails and their efforts to preserve the island's undeveloped natural beauty: http://www.monheganassociates.org/.
	www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/content/article/2005/09/09/AR2005090900692_pf.html (777 words)

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