[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 120 (Tuesday, August 10, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1565]
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                   HONORING THE TOWN OF UPTON, MAINE

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                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 10, 2010

  Mr. MICHAUD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Town of 
Upton, Maine as it celebrates its sesquicentennial on August 21, 2010.
  Upton was incorporated February 9, 1860, prior to which it was known 
as Letter B. Plantation. In 1870, the population was 187 people; and in 
1880, the population grew to 245 people. The Town of Upton now boasts 
64 full-time residents.
  The citizens of this small town have experienced their fair share of 
history, both within the State of Maine and the greater United States. 
During the Civil War, 16 soldiers from the town left to fight for the 
Union; six did not return. Today, the town continues to attract 
residents and visitors with its beautiful location and the outdoor 
recreation in the Umbagog Region. Author Richard E. Pinette described 
the Upton area as, ``nature's playground with a rich forestland 
heritage.''
  Upton is steeped in the history of logging days and working forests 
and will honor its traditions on August 21, with an event recognizing 
Upton's history and celebrating with events such as a horseshoe 
tournament, skillet throwing contests, a quilt display, a spinning 
demonstration and a town-wide square dance in the evening.
  I am pleased to share in the celebration as Upton looks back on 150 
years of rich and varied history.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in wishing all the citizens of Upton, 
Maine well on this joyous occasion.

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