Whiting
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Outdoors in Whiting
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About Whiting
Town in Maine, United StatesWhiting is a town in Washington County, Maine, United States. The town was named after Tate Whiting, an early settler. The population was 482 at the 2020 census. The town was originally known as Orangetown.
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Work & commute in Whiting
Full picture →Most working residents leave Whiting for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Calais (14%), Eastport (9%) and Machias (9%). Half commute less than 28 miles.
Health in Whiting
Compared with Maine
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Whiting
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Whiting
Full climate →Whiting has cold, snowy winters and cool summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 75°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 75 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Whiting
All Whiting schools →School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES). Ratings are from neighbors.
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