“Located 16 miles east-southeast of Alfred, 25 miles from Portland. Formerly known as Arundel. Visited during the summer as early as 1602 by fishermen. First permanent settlement made by Richard Vines in 1629. Brought under the control of Massachusetts and incorporated in 1653. Placed under the jurisdiction of Saco for a short time in 1688. Re-incorporated under the name of Arundel in 1717. Name changed February 19, 1821.”