Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from New Portland Register, 1902
While New Portland is essentially an agricultural town this is not its only characteristic. Its waterpower, though not so extensive as is found in other parts of the county, furnishes many desirable plants, and should be utilized to a greater extent than is being done at present. One particular feature of New Portland's water system is found at the Falls, so called, East New Portland). At this point the Carrabassett furnishes one of the best' smaller stream powers to be found in the county, though it is utilized only in part at present. It is owned and operated by A. W. Starbird. The dam now in use is not so designed as to make use of any considerable part of the power; though at extreme low water it will furnish at least 150 horsepower, and in spring and fall its power is practically unlimited. A new dam is contemplated. A good opportunity is' offered here for some manufacturing concern to utilize the undeveloped power.
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