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Calais is the town in Maine that is named after a French seaport.
On June 27, 1789, the Massachusetts General Court sold the township to Mr. Waterman Thomas
for 19¢ an acre.
On June 16, 1809, the area was incorporated as a town. The city was given the name Calais after
its ancient
counterpart in France in honor of France's very significant contribution to American independence
during the
American Revolution. The State of Maine granted a City Charter on August 24, 1850.
Since 1948, the City of Calais has functioned under the Council/Manager form of government.
The City's charter
bestows upon the mayor and council the responsibility to set policy for all local matters. The mayor
is elected at
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