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Bailey Island was first populated in the 1600s by European settlers. The island was then known as Newaggin, a name which was given it by the local Abenaki Native Americans.

The first settler of the island, William Black, aka Black Will, a freed slave from Kittery, Maine, took possession of the island in 1727 after spending many years of his life there. Because of this, the island became known as Will's Island.

In 1742, Reverend Timothy Bailey may have bought Will's Island for one pound of tobacco and a gallon of rum from William Black. Another variation of this history is that the minister's wife liked the island and the Bailey's bribed municipal officials to find some flaw in Will's title and award the island to them. In any event, after Timothy Bailey and his wife took possession of the island, William Black left to live on Orr's Island. From then on, the island was known as Bailey Island.

The Bailey Island Bridge, which spans Will's Gut and connects Bailey Island to Orr's Island, was completed in 1928. Will's Gut is the only geographical feature that still bears the name of the original non-native inhabitant of Bailey Island.

One popular rumor that has persisted for at least the last half century is that the bridge from Orr's Island to Bailey Island was one of two granite cribstone bridges, ever built in the world, and that the other one in Scotland, collapsed shortly after construction. In fact, it appears to be the only such bridge ever constructed. The unique construction of the bridge permits the substantial tides of that area to flow freely through it, greatly reducing the effect that flow would otherwise have on boats transiting its narrow channel opening.

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Nature Photos of Bailey Arboretum, Oyster Bay, Long Island are being uploaded in the AM! Check them out!

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RT @Perk_21: Really wants to go to kings island!!!!

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bailey_shambles
Cue our Foreign Minister, who must now return to said Pacific island, now in fucking turmoil, in order to present another football jersey.

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bailey_shambles
Australian diplomacy with any given Pacific island nation just means going over there and presenting its head honcho with a football jersey.

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Whidbey political delegation to talk business - Join Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen (D-Camano Island), Rep. Barb Bailey ... http://t.co/pZ0kKQ0J

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Captain York House
Located in Bailey Island, Cumberland County, Maine, United States
The Captain York House is a turn of the century restored home of Captain Charles York, a noted fisherman from Bailey Island. The house is situated on a hill overlooking Harpswell Sound and Peninsula. Bailey Island is the last of a series of three islands...
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H2Outfitters
Located in Bailey Island, Cumberland County, Maine, United States
At H20utfitters, we firmly believe that skills development is trhe best insurance for all kayaking activities. It provides a foundation on which to build a secure paddling future for a relatively small investment. Your ability to paddle, and paddle well, ...
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Maine Maritime Museum
Located in Bailey Island, Cumberland County, Maine, United States
Founded in 1962, Maine Maritime Museum collects, preserves and interprets materials relating to the maritime history of Maine. Maine's maritime history is told here daily through gallery exhibits, an historic shipyard, educational programs and narrated b...
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Cook's Lobster House
Located in Bailey Island, Cumberland County, Maine, United States
We'll ship lobster next day, or you can visit our restaurant on Bailey Island, Maine where every seat has an ocean view! For old fashioned fun, book a lobster bake on Cook's Point for your next function. Don't forget to view our menu.. We welcome ...
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Sea Escape Cottages & Charters
Located in Bailey Island, Cumberland County, Maine, United States
Sea Escape Cottages & Charters of Bailey Island, Maine offers you the ultimate yet accessible view of Casco Bay and its activities: lobstering, touring ferries, sailing ships, and a wide range of marine life. We are proud of our cottages and welcome you ...
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The Bailey Island Motel
Located in Bailey Island, Cumberland County, Maine, United States
The Bailey Island Motel is ideally situated to make the most of your Maine vacation. Whether you're looking for solitude, great restaurants or to explore the many area attractions, the Bailey Island Motel is unique. We take great pride in our clean, com...
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