In 1964, a 27-year-old woman bought her own island off Maine; 22 years later, she donated it, and today it is a public nature preserve
In 1964, Jane Sewall bought Witch Island off South Bristol, Maine, and donated it in 1986. Today it is a nature preserve visitors can reach by paddle or boat.
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