Woolwich is a Maine town on the East side of the Kennebec River. First settled in 1638 by Edward Batemen and John Brown.blank15x5

Approximately twelve miles from the Atlantic Ocean, the town is bordered by waterways.blank15x5On the South and east are the Sasanoa and Sheepscot Rivers and Montsweag Bay.blank15x5Merrymeeting Bay, the "Meeting of the Waters," on the northwest is the confluence of five rivers, the Kennebec, Androscoggin, Abagadasset, Cathance, and Muddy -- flowing in from the North and West. Together they continue on as one waterway to the sea.
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In olden days this section was known as the Sagadahoc River.
blank15x5Woolwich received its name from Woolwich, England -- situated in a like manner on a large navigable river. from a History of Woolwich, Maine -- A Town Remembered
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Today, Woolwich has a population of approximately 2,911.blank15x5It is governed by a five member Board of Selectmen and has a town meeting form of government and home to Woolwich Central School (K-8).



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