Maine Places to Love: Bowdoinham

Incorporated in 1762, the pleasantly small town of Bowdoinham (pop. 2,889 in the 2010 U.S. census) offers a relaxed quality of life, and much more: the great physical beauty of its setting on the west side of Merrymeeting Bay; a village center of architecturally distinctive, 19th-century homes; a rich shipbuilding heritage; small, organic farms; and an active community life, from the weekly farmer’s market to the annual Celebrate Bowdoinham event.

Farm and Art: Bowdoinham’s agricultural and art scenes are on display each July during “Open Farm Day & Art Trail.” (bowdoinham.com)
Sounds of Summer: Free concerts are held at Mailly Waterfront Park on Sunday nights during the summer. (bowdoinham.com)
‘A Very Crafty Town’: Down East Magazine’s description of Bowdoinham. (downeast.com)
‘Best Places To Live’: Down East Magazine has also named Bowdoinham as one of Maine’s Best Places to Live. (downeast.com)
Water, Water Everywhere: Bowdoinham is located on Merrymeeting Bay and four rivers run through the town.
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2007: Founding year of Merrymeeting Arts Center, a place for enjoying and participating in all types of art. (merrymeetingartscenter.org)
Fresh and Local: The Farmer’s Market runs Saturdays, May through October, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Mailly Waterfront Park. (mainefarmersmarkets.org)
Happy 256th!: Wish Bowdoinham a happy birthday at the 2018 Celebrate Bowdoinham festival, scheduled for Sept. 7-8. (bowdoinham.com)
More Than Books: A tradition for more than four decades, Bowdoinham Public Library hosts a large plant sale each spring. (bowdoinhamlibrary.org)
#258: Designation of the historic Merrymeeting Grange Hall, now being transformed into a community center. (bowdoinhamhistoricalsociety.org)
Cruise In: “Cruise In on the Cathance,” a display of antique and classic cars on Main Street, is scheduled for Aug. 25. (bowdoinham.com)

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