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The village takes its name from 19th-century sawmill businessman John Baker . In 1818 , Baker, a native of Maine , settled in the area, along with several other American families. He was dissatisfied with the official borders, and in 1827 declared the village to be capital of the " Republic Of Madawaska ". He was subsequently jailed for treason. |
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