Rockland

Rockland is a city in Knox County, Maine, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 6,936. It is a departure point for the Maine State Ferry Service to the islands of Penobscot Bay: Vinalhaven, North Haven and Matinicus. Rockland is the commercial center of the midcoast Maine region, with many historic inns, a coffee roaster, a food co-op, a community radio station and the Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) Rockland was named a Coast Guard City in March 2008, in recognition of the long-standing and special relationship that the city and its residents have with the U.S. Coast Guard. The coldest month is January and the hottest month is July. The city has a total area of 15.07 square miles (39.03 km²), of which 12.84square miles (33.26 km²) is land and 2.23 square miles. (5.78 km 2) is water. In 1854 alone, the city built eleven ships, three barks, six brigs and four schooners. In March 1877, the Granite Cutters' International Union was formed in Rockland. In the early 1990s, Rockland has seen a shift in its economy away from the fishery and toward a service center city. It has also seen a substantial increase in tourism and the downtown has transformed into one of unique shops, boutiques and fine dining.

History

Rockland developed rapidly because of shipbuilding and lime production. In 1854 alone, the city built eleven ships, three barks, six brigs and four schooners. In March 1877, the Granite Cutters' International Union was formed in Rockland. Rockland was named a Coast Guard City in March 2008, in recognition of the long-standing and special relationship that the city and its residents have with the U.S. Coast Guard. Since the early 1990s, Rockland has seen a shift in its economy away from the fishery and toward a service center city. It has also seen a substantial increase in tourism and the downtown has transformed into one of unique shops, boutiques, fine dining and art galleries. In 1915, the new superdreadnought USS Nevada (BB-36) conducted tests and completed her running trials just off the shore from Rockland, Maine. The city is an officially designated micropolitan area, with many historic inns, a coffee roaster, a food co-op, a community radio station WRFR-LP, the Farnsworth Art Museum and the Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA) Rockland is the commercial center of the midcoast Maine region, and is home to a number of museums and galleries, including the Maine Museum of Natural History and the Maine State Museum of History and Science. The town is located on the shore of Penobscot Bay, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Geography

Rockland is located on Penobscot Bay and the Gulf of Maine. It is crossed by U.S. 1 and 1A, and state routes 17, 73 and 90. It borders the towns of Owls Head to the southeast, Thomaston to the southwest, Warren to the northwest, and Rockport to the northeast. The city has a total area of 15.07 square miles (39.03 km²), of which 12.84 sq miles (33.26 km²) is land and 2.23sq miles (5.78 km²") is water. The coldest month is January, and the warmest month of the year is July, according to the United States Census Bureau. Rockland has a population of 1,071. It has an average daily rainfall of 1.2 inches (4.4 cm) and an average annual temperature of 1°C (4°F) The city is located in the eastern part of the state, on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, and is located near the islands of North Haven and Vinalhaven, which can be reached by ferry from Rockland. It also borders the town of Rockport, which is located to the north. The town of Warren is to the west, and to the south, and Owls head is to its southeast. Rockport is the largest city in the county, with a population in excess of 2,000. It was the site of the first recorded European settlement in the 17th century, and was the first city to reach the top of Mount Washington.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 7,297 people, 3,423 households, and 1,744 families living in the city. There were 3,925 housing units at an average density of 305.7 per square mile (118.0/km²) The racial makeup of the city was 95.8% White, 0.6% African American, 0,4% Native American,0.7% Asian, 0.,1% Pacific Islander, 0, 2% from other races, and 2.2% of two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population. The median income for a household in theCity was $30,209, and the median income. for a family was $37,083. The per capita income for the city is $16,659. About 10.4% of families and 14.7%. of the residents were below the poverty line.Voter registration is open until November 15, 2014. The city has a voter registration system that allows residents to cast their ballots for the first time at the polls on November 15. It is the only city in the state to have an active voter registration program. It also has an active driver's license program, allowing residents to vote for first time on November 16. The state has a driver's licence program that allows people to vote on the first day of the year. It was the first state to allow drivers to vote in the 2000 census.

Arts and culture

Rockland is home to the Maine Lobster Festival, a celebration held annually in honor of the town's primary export: lobster. Penobscot Bay, which Rockland borders, is known internationally as one of the best recreational sailing grounds in the world. Rockland's main street also features numerous small shops and businesses including coffee shops, book stores, restaurants, organic markets, computer repair and toy stores. The city's breakwater, built in the 19th century, also draws tourists. The Center for Maine Contemporary Art, designed by internationally recognized architect Toshiko Mori, and the Farnsworth Art Museum contain paintings by Andrew Wyeth and other well-known New England artists. The North Atlantic Blues Festival is held the first week of August. The Maine Boats, Homes, and Harbors Show takes place the second week of the month. The Rockland Public Library has a collection of more than 1,000 books and other items of interest for children and adults. The town's public library is open to the public every day of the year except for holidays, holidays and special events, such as weddings and anniversaries. It is located on the main street of Rockland, which is also known as the "Main Street" of the city. It has a public library, a museum, a theater, a park, a bowling alley, a restaurant, a bar, a dance club and many other attractions. It also has a harbor, a lighthouse, a train station and a historic house.

Education

Oceanside High School-East is located in the town of Oceanside, Maine. The Watershed School is located near the town's downtown area. Penobscot High School was founded in the early 1900s. The town is home to the University of Maine at Rockland, which was established in 1876. It is also home to a number of other colleges and high schools, including UMA Rockland Center and Mid-Coast School of Technology. The community also has its own version of the U.S. Maritime Academy. The U.N. has a presence in the area, with its headquarters in the city of Portland, Maine, as well as in the towns of Bar Harbor and Rockland. The state's oldest high school is located on the island of Montauk, at the base of Mount Katahoula, at a site known as "The Dunes" The town's first high school was opened in 1837. It was named after the Montague family, who founded the town in 1835. The first high schools were established in the late 1800s. In 1838, the town was known as the "Town of Montague" and was the site of the "Montauk was the first public school in the state." The town was also known for its agricultural pursuits, with the first school being founded in 1838. The school was later called the "Watershed School" and later the "Apprenticeshop" and "The Apprenticeshop".

Infrastructure

Until 1958, the Rockland was the terminus for Maine Central Railroad passenger trains from Portland. The Maine State Ferry Service operates three ferry routes out of Rockland Ferry Terminal. In October 2017, the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority announced plans to extend one weekend Downeaster round trip to Rockland between Memorial Day and Labor Day beginning in 2018. Intermediate stops would be made at Bath, Wiscasset, and Newcastle. As part of preparation, Amtrak, along with the Maine Department of Transportation and the Central Maine and & Quebec Railroad, made a test run of a train on August 14. U.S. Route 1 passes through the county from the west and to the north. Maine State Route 17 goes north from the town, and Maine State Road 73 goes to the peninsula to the south. The town is home to the Maine State College of Art and Design, which offers classes on art and design, and the Maine Museum of Fine Arts, which specializes in art and culture. The Rockland Public Library is located in the town's downtown area. It is open to the public on weekdays, with classes available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on the weekends from 8 to 11 a.M.P.A. offers classes in art, history, and literature. The library is also home to a museum of art and history, which is open from 9 to 10 a. M.P.-A.E. on Saturday and Sunday, and on Monday and Tuesday.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Rockland, Knox County, Maine = 72.2. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 70. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 50. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Rockland = 2.8 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 6,936 individuals with a median age of 43.3 age the population dropped by -2.51% in Rockland, Knox County, Maine population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 539.81 residents per square mile of area (208.42/km²). There are average 2.08 people per household in the 3,445 households with an average household income of $36,455 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 8.10% of the available work force and has dropped -6.68% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 18.54%. The number of physicians in Rockland per 100,000 population = 274.2.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Rockland = 47.3 inches and the annual snowfall = 59.6 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 131. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 199. 77 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 13.4 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 62, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Rockland, Knox County, Maine which are owned by the occupant = 49.66%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 66 years with median home cost = $122,860 and home appreciation of -3.27%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $12.80 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $7,338 per student. There are 12.2 students for each teacher in the school, 272 students for each Librarian and 234 students for each Counselor. 4.62% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 13.44% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 6.99% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).