Settled in 1762, Blue Hill has welcomed visitors and settlers who have appreciated the area’s beautiful coastal location. Filled with many cultural and family oriented activities, the area is a center for musical organizations, with Kneisel Hall offering chamber music in the summer and other groups providing a variety of concerts and performance opportunities.
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Brooklin
Author E.B. White was so fond of his chosen hometown that he tried to throw as many people off the track as he could. White described Brooklin as “a New England coastal town, somewhere between Nova Scotia and Cuba.” Those who persist and find Brooklin are rewarded by the town’s beauty, its many boat builders and the presence of an authentic general store.
Brooksville
Brooksville was formed from parts of Castine, Penobscot and Sedgwick and incorporated in 1817. Home of the Holbrook Island Sanctuary nature preserve and blessed with 53 miles of coastline, Brooksville attracts many to enjoy boating, kayaking, hiking and other outdoor activities.
Castine
Historically, the flags of four nations have flown over Castine. With the village listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Castine has worked to keep her storied past vivid, with an active historical society, signs indicating locations where notable events occurred, and continuing efforts to maintain the elegant elm trees which still line many streets.
Deer Isle
Deer Isle is a blend of the many reasons that natives never want to leave and visitors long to stay forever. The natural beauty of the area, its history, the fishing industry, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts and more all draw those who come to truly value the town for its breadth of unique offerings.
Isle au Haut
No one arrives accidentally at Isle au Haut. Seven miles off the coast of Stonington, Isle au Haut is accessible by the mail boat and by private vessel. The island is the year-round home to some 70 people whose needs are met by the one store, post office, library and church.
Penobscot
The town of Penobscot takes its name from the Indian word “Penobskeag,” or “Penopeauke,” signifying a rocky place. Contemporary farmers will attest to the accuracy of this choice. As in other area communities, small farms have been reestablished and are again supporting local families.
Sedgwick
Blessed with two good harbors, Sedgwick has a history of marine-related occupations. Fishing, clam-digging, seafaring and shipbuilding have each had a significant role in the local economy. The town has the oldest Town (Meeting) House in continuous use in the United States.
Stonington
As the top-grossing lobster port in the state, Stonington is a hub of commercial fishing activity. In 2014, the port topped $57 million in product. Granite, once the boom industry in Stonington, is still quarried in several locations. The town has the only airport in the area, open year-round.