The Town of Orland was incorporated in 1800, formerly known as
"Plantation #2" on the east side of the Penobscot River.
As of the year 2000, the population was 2,150 people.

 

Town Referendum Results (November 5th, 2013 elections) QUESTION 1: Shall the Town of Orland vote to support a 3 turbine wind project if the project were to comply with the local Orland Wind Ordinance and obtain all necessary state and federal permits? YES - 439 √           NO - 258 QUESTION 2: Shall the Town of Orland vote to prohibit the discharge or display of any consumer fireworks or any other fireworks in the Town of Orland excepting on July 4th of any year? YES - 315          NO - 380 √