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There are lots of these roads around, but this is the only one we've seen signed as such. Location: New Gloucester.
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The story has long been told that Quaker inhabitants here would nod, rather than speak to, neighbors. Hence the name. But the tale has not been confirmed, as Kay Soldier, historian for the Windham Historical Society, notes: "For more years than I care to count, I have searched for the origin of Land of Nod road name – old proprietors' records, maps, Massachusetts records, etc. and even old town reports – however, the origin (apart from the Biblical reference) eludes me."
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A fine place to call home. Location: Oakland.
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The Falmouth road, and the creek nearby, are named for the 17th-century chief, aka Squidrayset.
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"Way" to go in a town whose high school mascot is the Patriots. Location: Gray.
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A good way to live, especially in Maine. Location: Sidney.
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All creatures deserve to have a street named for them. Location: Augusta.
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Definitely not a potato farm. Location: North Windham.
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Who hasn't lived here at one time or another? Location: Sebago.
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Comment would be superfluous. Location: South Portland.