The Bacon Tree, Winterport's Town Seal |
| Incorporated March 12, 1860, once home to far-ranging sea captains, Winterport retains a 19th century charm that blends well with 20th century conveniences. Located just 12 miles south from the city of Bangor on Route 1A, Winterport faces the deep and fast-flowing Penobscot River. From a thriving downtown, where people can find everything from gas and groceries to overnight accommodations, hardware, and video rentals, visitors can walk the short distance to the Winterport waterfront where boaters and swimmers recreate in the spring, summer, and into the autumn. |
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| Older homes, many built for Winterport sea captains, stand along the downtown roadways. Sidewalks encourage people to stroll through the town; a special meeting place for townspeople is the Union Meeting House, built in 1834. This building shelters a bell cast by Paul Revere, a belfry clock installed in 1861, and a Masons and Hamlin hand-pumped reed organ installed in 1859. Winterport retains a 19th century charm that blends well with 20th century conveniences. From a thriving downtown to a heavily utilized waterfront, Winterport offers a host of recreational activities including a wonderful Music Festival! |
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What's Happening Around Town! |
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The Winterport Business Association is Back! We want to encourage all businesses in Winterport, Frankfort and Monroe to attend.
Our Usual Meeting Time (excluding breakfast meetings) - 2nd Wednesday of Every Month -
Winterport Town Hall, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Next Meeting is September 8, 2010
If you are a new business in Winterport, Frankfort or Monroe please contact us to get listing on our businesses page. For more information please contact the Winterport Business Association. |
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Winterport Music Festival on August 7, 2010 was a great success!
Click here for more.
Thank you to Our 2010 Music Festival Sponsors |
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Admiral - R.H. Foster
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Lieutenant - DM&J, Olver Associates
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Ensign - Camden National Bank, Ridge Runner Veterinary, Lafayette Hotels, The VanVranken's, S.E. MacMillan, Edwards Shop & Save
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Chief Petty Officer - Winterport Commercial House, Nickerson O'Day, J.H. Foley Inc., The Bruehl's, VanSyckle Lincoln Mercury, My Thrill Studio, The Economy's, The Jagel's
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Seaman - Higgins Business Services, The McClean's
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Seaman Apprentice - Fisher Farm's
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WINTERPORT’S 150TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
View the full ceremony and all the activities and see what you may have missed.
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Yoga in Winterport
Serena Morris is teaching Kundalini yoga @ the Smith School gym in Winterport every Saturday from 9:00-10:30 am. The classes will start on Sat 9/11, when we'll end the class with a meditation for the victims of 9/11. Classes are $6.00 ,Please come when you can and experience gentle exercises, deep relaxation, and meditation . phone: 207- 234- 2437
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Spaghetti Benefit Super - Thursday, September 2, 2010 5pm - 7:30pm - at the Samuel L. Wagner Middle School. $5.00 Individual - $15.00 Family - To Raise Awareness. Click here to learn more. |
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“RAISING SUCCESSFUL READERS” VIDEO SUPPORTED BY MAINE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANT
WINTERPORT -- A language/pre-literacy DVD is available, free of charge, for parents and caregivers of children from newborns through pre-school age. The production of the video was supported by a grant from the Waldo County Fund of the Maine Community Foundation.
The “Raising Successful Readers” video, produced by My Thrill Studio in Winterport, is designed to help parents and other family members to engage their young children in activities known to develop success with reading. |
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“We’re learning more and more how important it is to have children ready to read when they enter public school,” said Stephanie Francis, school counselor at the Leroy H. Smith School in Winterport. “We are hoping to encourage more parents/caregivers to spend time working with their children from birth and during those crucial early years as that is what research shows is so important.”
Three hundred copies of “Raising Successful Readers” will be distributed to families with children from birth to five years of age in Winterport as well as any family, school, agency or other organization within Waldo County or the MSAD#22 communities of Newburgh and Hampden.
For more information or to request a copy of the video, contact Stephanie Francis at the Leroy Smith School via phone, 223-4282 or e-mail, SFrancis@sad22.us.
A statewide organization with offices in Ellsworth and Portland, the Maine Community Foundation partners with donors and nonprofits to strengthen Maine communities. To learn more, visit www.mainecf.org. |
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I am pleased to announce the Grand Opening of the"Milkroom Gallery" opened by my husband and I, featuring Stuarts woodturnings, a few items made by myself, earrings made by Michelle, some old wood tools, among other items made locally. The big day is Saturday, September 4, 2010 from 9AM - 5M with the refreshments being served. There is a flyer attached. It is located at 435 Monroe Road in Winterport. We look forward to seeing you all there. |
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