July 2, 2009December 6, 2019 by Steven Michael Martin Van Buren is the town where my father grew up. It is also where my maternal grandmother (Memere) was raised and lived. While not the most exciting place I’ve been, it somehow feels strangely familiar to me. in Acadian / Maine SharePost tagsAcadianCyr plantationFrenchvan BurenYou may also likeEastport, MaineMachias, MaineDown East Maine and CampobelloDown East