Katahdin / Moosehead Lake Region

Bangor
Dover-Foxcroft
Lincoln
Millinocket

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Bangor:

Bangor is situated on the shore of the Penobscot River just a half hour from the Atlantic coastline. This is an award-winning community rated as one of America’s Best Small Metro Areas in MacMillan’s Places Rated Almanac. Bangor is also among the top 20 Best Places to Raise a Family in a Reader’s Digest poll scoring communities on schools, absence of crime, healthcare, and the environment.

Bangor is centrally located, providing its residents with easy access to the coast, Maine’s mountains, and many area lakes. Minutes north of Bangor is the town of Orono, home of the flagship campus of the University of Maine, with over 10,000 full time students in baccalaureate and graduate programs and all of the recreational facilities and cultural amenities you’d expect on the campus of a major university.

Bangor and its surrounding towns offer excellent educational options, with first-rate primary and secondary schools, both public and private. These schools rank among the best in New England, earning distinction for standardized test scores, advanced placement programs, math competitions, music, art, and sports. In fact, over 90% of graduating seniors go on to continue their education at post secondary institutions, including some of the most prestigious in the country. Preschool choices in Bangor include traditional nursery schools, all-day programs, and several Montessori schools. 

The recently-opened Maine Discovery Museum downtown draws children and families from all around the state. With seven major interactive exhibit areas on three floors, MDM is the largest children’s museum north of Boston. Seven permanent exhibits teach children about the following subject areas: nature, geography, children’s literature, music, art, science, and anatomy.  MDM is an excellent spot to host a child’s birthday party where the kids can learn while they’re having fun!

This region provides an exciting range of affordable housing options. You can purchase a newer or older home in heart of downtown Bangor and live handily near to all the local amenities. Or, get some acreage just outside of the city and build your dream home in an area that is close enough to be convenient, yet but far enough away to be private. In between, you’ll find subdivisions in several of Bangor’s suburbs, country living on quiet roads or former farms, and even quaint New England villages easily near enough for commuting.

The National Council for the Arts selected Bangor as the host city for the National Folk Festival, America’s premier showcase for an international program of music and dance, art, crafts, and cuisine. The Bangor Symphony, America’s oldest community orchestra, offers a full performance season and sponsors a youth symphony. The Penobscot Theatre Company produces a number of plays each year, and the Maine Center for the Arts hosts entertainers from around the world. Long a haven for artists and writers (Bangor is the home of Stephen King), Maine has a wealth of museums and galleries, and a diverse literary community. The internationally known WoodenBoat School and Haystack Mountain School of Crafts are each just an hour from Bangor.

If you want to travel to visit family, or just to get away, use the convenient Bangor International Airport (BGR). Owned and operated by the City of Bangor, this airport has more than 60 flights coming and going daily, connecting Bangor to major cities in the Northeast, plus national and regional hubs, and vacation destinations in Florida and the Caribbean. BGR features 100% jet aircraft for non-stop, comfortable and convenient flights.

Enjoy four seasons of outdoor activities in Maine! This part of the state offers opportunities for sailing and kayaking, hiking, cycling, and skiing. Maine’s rockbound coast, Acadia National Park, and inland woods and mountains, lakes and streams offer spectacular beauty and unsurpassed recreation, all within easy reach. Organized sports and adventure programs, and a variety of indoor athletic facilities, are available for all ages.

Try a new sport, or hone an outdoor skill at the University’s Maine Bound program, offering instruction, guided trips and rental equipment. Or, check out a course at the Hurricane Island Outward Bound School, less than two hours away in Rockland. Hunting and fishing, rock climbing and golf, bird watching and antiquing are all popular activities in Maine. Whether you choose Bangor for personal, professional or family reasons, you will enjoy access to rich historic, cultural, and artistic opportunities when you live in this community.  Back to Top

Dover-Foxcroft:

Dover-Foxcroft, the county seat of Piscataquis County, is a picturesque location near Maine’s famed Moosehead Lake Region just 45 minutes north west of Bangor. This charming region is famous for its historic covered bridge, scenic beauty and recreational distractions. Along with all the fascinating natural aspects, this community has terrific schools and magnificent residential options.

 The pristine waters draw those wishing to explore nature by kayak or canoe, fly fish, relax on a scenic cruise on the historic steamship Katahdin, or feel the adrenaline rush of shooting the rapids on the world class white water rafting rivers. Nearby Sebec Lake offers wonderful fishing and boating. Or you can enjoy taking a swim at the natural beach at Peaks Kenny State Park. Beautiful mountains offer hiking experiences for all abilities (including a stretch of the Appalachian Trail), as well as bird watching, scenic vistas, mountain biking, skiing, snow boarding and ice climbing. And of course, some of the finest Moose watching in the country is right outside your door!

 You’ll want to make sure and visit The Moosehead Marine Museum where you can learn about the history of Mooshead. Step aboard The Katahdin for a leisurely cruise to enjoy the natural beauty and history of Moosehead Lake. The cruise will explain different points of interest along the way as well as provide you with snacks from the ships working galley.

 Since you’re just 90 minutes south of Baxter State Park, you’ll have to make a trip to the majestic Mt. Katahdin, Maine’s highest mountain, rising nearly a full mile into the sky. Baxter State Park is a 200,000 acre paradise for anyone who loves nature.

 Located just 10 minutes west of Dover-Foxcroft is Guilford where you can find Lowes Bridge. Built in 1857, it was washed away by the horrendous flood of 1987. A modern covered bridge, patterned after the original, was built in 1990 in its place.  The bridge crosses the mighty Piscataquis River. This is a site to see!

 Each spring the Moosehead Lake Region hosts a month long celebration honoring the regions favorite resident – “the Moose”. Some of the activities include: a Canoe Race, Tour De Moose mountain bike race and tour, Rowing Regatta, Craft Fair, Kids Fun Day and the famous Moose Tales. You won’t want to miss out on this Moose Mania!

 The school system in Dover-Foxcroft is excellent. Parents can choose from 3 elementary schools. All students attend the same middle school, Se Do Mo Cha Middle School, and one high school, Foxcroft Academy. Foxcroft Academy is a private school offering students music, sports, dance, clubs, or theater. They also offer practical applications for every subject, providing meaningful work and career opportunities.

 This region presents outstanding real estate options. With affordable land plentiful, you can buy that lakefront property and build a mansion, or buy some acreage and construct that home in the woods that you’ve been dreaming about! Not sure you want to live in the woods; there are plenty of homes available in the down-town area where you can be close to all the shops and happenings.  Back to Top
 

Lincoln:

With nearly 70 miles of shore frontage, 19 miles of river frontage, over 4,300 acres of water and some 22,000 acres of woodland, is it any wonder why Lincoln is the undiscovered Maine? Located less than an hour north of Bangor, and just 90 minutes west of New Brunswick, Canada, this part of Maine is a wonderful, friendly place to live and work. North-central Maine offers a peaceful lifestyle in an assortment of safe, family-oriented villages, towns, and small cities.

 This region offers a variety of natural resources to enjoy. The range of water sports alone is amazing! From quiet fishing and canoeing, to exciting kayaking, to thrilling whitewater rafting nearby, there is something for everyone. Even jet skiing and water skiing are enjoyed on the lakes around Lincoln. If you are a hunter, this area is an outdoor enthusiast’s delight. You’ll also enjoy being near majestic Mt. Katahdin, Maine’s highest mountain, rising nearly a full mile into the sky. Mt. Katahdin is the centerpiece of gorgeous and rustic Baxter State Park, a 200,000 acre outdoor activity paradise.

If winter sports intrigue you, you’ll be pleased to know that the nation’s best snowmobile trail system connects Lincoln with the rest of Maine, and with neighboring Canadian provinces! There is also a nearby downhill snow skiing area to help distract you during the snowy months in Maine.

Nearby Bangor offers plenty of shopping and dining, a major airport, and numerous cultural opportunities (such as the acclaimed children’s museum, and the oldest community symphony in New England.) Between Lincoln and Bangor is the town of Orono, home of the flagship campus of the University of Maine, with over 10,000 full time students in baccalaureate and graduate programs and all of the recreational facilities and cultural amenities you’d expect on the campus of a major university

The school system in Lincoln is great. All the children in the area take classes together until they reach high school age. Then, students can decide if they want to attend the regional technical center in addition to the public high school, Mattanawcook Academy. This high school offers a number of after-school activities while also preparing young people to continue their education on a college level. Some parents may elect to send their children to one of the two parochial schools in the area: Greater Lincoln Christian Academy, or Lincoln Montessori.

When it comes to your home, you can choose from a range of personal lifestyle and residential options. You might enjoy living in a historic 19th century home in town, or possibly purchasing some acreage, and designing the home of your dreams! Real estate prices in Maine are very affordable, and land is readily available in volumes in most directions. Have you ever dreamed of owning 100 or even 200 acres of land? Your dreams can come true in central Maine! It is not unusual to find a home with that amount of land on the market at a surprisingly reasonable price!

Peaceful, friendly and safe, with a true sense of community, Maine is a terrific place to raise a family. This nature lover’s paradise offers recreational distractions to satisfy people of any age and interest. Back to Top

Millinocket:

Millinocket, Maine, voted as one of the “Top Ten Hot U.S. Destinations for 2007” by TripAdvisor.com, offers a variety of natural resources to enjoy. The range of water sports alone is amazing! From quiet fishing and canoeing, to exciting kayaking, to thrilling whitewater rafting nearby, there is something for everyone. Even jet skiing and water skiing are enjoyed on the lakes around Millinocket. If you are a hunter, this area is an outdoor enthusiast’s delight. You’ll be delighted to know that you are near the majestic Mt. Katahdin, Maine’s highest mountain, rising nearly a full mile into the sky. Mt. Katahdin is the centerpiece of gorgeous and rustic Baxter State Park, a 200,000 acre outdoor activity paradise.

If winter sports intrigue you, you’ll be pleased to know that the nation’s best snowmobile trail system connects Millinocket with the rest of Maine, and with neighboring Canadian provinces! There is also a nearby downhill skiing area to help distract you during the snowy months in Maine.

Nearby Bangor offers plenty of shopping and dining, a major airport, and numerous cultural opportunities (such as the acclaimed children’s museum, and the oldest community symphony in New England.) Between Millinocket and Bangor is the town of Orono, home of the flagship campus of the University of Maine, with over 10,000 full time students in baccalaureate and graduate programs and all of the recreational facilities and cultural amenities you’d expect on the campus of a major university.

Living in this region gives you access to some of the finest schools around! Whether you live in Millinocket or East Millinocket you will have the choice of sending your child to one of three elementary schools, a middle school, Stearns High School. You can rest assured that not matter which schools your children attend they are receiving the best education possible, Maine’s primary education system is #1 in the U.S. according to the National Education Goals Panel.

When it comes to your home, you can choose from a range of personal lifestyle and residential options. You might enjoy living in a historic 19th century home in town, or purchase some acreage, and build the home of your dreams! Real estate prices in Maine are very affordable, and acreage is readily available. Have you ever dreamed of owning 100 or even 200 acres of land? Your dreams can come true in northern Maine! It is not unusual to find a home with that amount of land on the market at a surprisingly reasonable price!

Peaceful, friendly and safe, with a true sense of community, Millinocket is a terrific place to raise a family. This nature lover’s paradise offers recreational distractions to satisfy people of any age and interest. Back to Top

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