Originally established in the early 17th century, the town of Eliot is in Maine’s York County and has a population of about 6,000 residents. Located in the state’s southern portion near its border with New Hampshire, it’s equidistant from South Berwick to the north and Portsmouth to the south, about 15 kilometers from each. The …
Skowhegan is found in Somerset County, Maine; in fact, it is the County Seat. It was the Native Americans, the Abenaki, who gave Skowhagen its name, which means “watching place.” Although there were periods of peace with the incoming settlers, there were also periods of conflict. The Native Americans were finally driven from the region …
Located on the section of the border that runs vertically between the United States and Canada, Houlton is in Maine’s Aroostook County and is set among some of the state and country’s most rural, scenic, and rugged landscapes. With a population of just over 6,000, it’s known as the end of the line for Interstate …
Buxton, a small town in York County, Maine, is made up of many small villages. It found fame in the outstanding Stephen King film ‘’ The Shawshank Redemption.’’ King is a native of Maine; in the movie, the character Red was told to look for a specific oak tree in Buxton. While the film was …
Located in Maine’s Penobscot County along the river of the same name, the town of Hampden was founded in 1794 and has about 7,000 residents. It’s near enough to Bangor to allow visitors to take day trips into the city to see its artistic, cultural, and historical attractions without spending countless hours in the car. …
Located in Maine’s Cumberland County, Harpswell is well known as one of the coast’s most scenic towns and attracts visitors from near and far during the summer vacation season. The town and surrounding area are an interesting mix of narrow peninsulas and dozens of islands, a few of which are connected by bridges that run …
Straddling the beautiful St. Georges River which divides the town in half, Warren has a population of nearly 4,000 residents and is near the other mid-coast towns of Camden, Waldoboro, and Rockland. Due to its convenient proximity to some of the state’s most scenic and popular coastline, state parks, and historic sites, Warren is the …
Located in west-central Maine’s Franklin County, the small town of Jay is nearly equidistant from Canada to the north, New Hampshire to the west, and the Atlantic seaboard to the south. Like many towns in Maine, Jay is well known for its distinct deposits of granite, which have been much sought after for generations for …
The town of Camden sits on the scenic Maine coast and is known as a peaceful seaport. Its beautiful harbor that’s often filled with an array of pleasure and sailboats makes it one of the most picturesque locales in the area. With just less than 5,000 residents, Camden is overrun with tourists during the warm …
Located in coastal Maine’s Hancock County, Bucksport is ideally situated near many of the state’s most significant and popular natural and historical sites, both inland and near the sea. With a population of just less than 5,000 residents, Bucksport is particularly well-known for the Penobscot River and the iconic Penobscot Narrows Bridge. During the summer …