About Penobscot County, ME

The Lincoln region is anchored by two landmarks - the town of Lincoln, which sits just off the Interstate, and a fantastic, well-known body of water by the name of West Grand Lake.

This whole area is located on the east side of central Maine and has many lakes and ponds, but few towns and villages. North and east of Bangor and south and east of Katahdin, it runs from the Interstate, on its west side to the Canadian border and the Province of New Brunswick in the east.

Fishing and canoeing are the main areas of interest here along with the wonderful Maine wilderness experience you find in these more remote regions.

The major lakes and ponds in the region are found in the southeastern part, an area fairly remote and unpopulated. Find here the already mentioned West Grand Lake, also Nicatous Lake, Sysladobsis Lake, Junior Lake, and Big Lake. There are a couple of interesting groups of smaller lakes named First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Machias Lakes, and also First, Second and Third Chain Lakes.

Just outside of Lincoln are several small ponds, all in a group. They are Mattanawcook Pond, Crooked Pond, Folsom Pond, and Silver Lake. Then, just north of Rte. 6, find Stump Pond, Center Pond, Caribou Pond, Egg Pond, Long Pond, and Cambolasse Pond. Further to the east of here, nearer the Canadian border, find east and west Musquash Lake, Pleasant Lake, Baskahegan Lake, and Grand Lake.

The northern part of this area has fewer lakes and ponds, but several small towns. Travelling northeast away from Lincoln come to the towns and villages of Mattawamkeag, Macwahoc, Wytopitlock, and Danforth on the Canadian border. Travel for miles in this area without seeing much in the way of population - just vistas of forested hills, country roads, lakes and ponds, and abundant wildlife.

Lakefront Locator will get you to available listings in the Lincoln Region. LakeSmart is a research tool that will give you important information about area lakes.

If you have a question or need a friend in the business let us know. We love Maine's lakes and ponds and want to share them with you.

An exciting wilderness adventure awaits anyone who visits this area no matter the time of year. The Katahdin Region offers a fantastic family experience whether its for the wildlife and wilderness enthusiast or the sporting adventurer. There are miles and miles of terrain to be explored by any hiker, hunter, or fisherman.

The lakes, rivers and streams are considered among the best in the world for kayakers, canoeists, and whitewater thrillseekers. In the winter season snowmobilers will find hundreds of miles of groomed trails offering spectacular scenery.

Located just an hour's drive from Bangor and easily accessible from the Interstate, the Katahdin region is home to Baxter State Park and Maine's tallest peak, Mt. Katahdin. Baxter State Park is a wilderness area of over 200,000 acres, intersected by more than 175 miles of hiking trails including the eastern end of the Appalachian Trail.

Despite its remoteness, the Katahdin Region offers its visitors and residents a high quality of life. The school systems in the Millinocket area are outstanding and offer students a wide variety of extracurricular activities. First quality health care services and facilities are found at the Millinocket Regional Hospital and there are two medical centers in East Millinocket. The community recreation resources include swimming pools, tennis courts, baseball and soccer fields, basketball courts, a golf course, and launch ramps for boats.

Boaters, fishermen and lakefront property buyers know that most lakes and ponds are found in the southern end of this region. Find here Schoodic Lake, Seboeis Lake, North and South Twin Lake, Upper, Middle and Lower Jo-Mary Lake, Millinocket Lake, and Dolby Pond. In the upper end of the region are Caribou Lake, Chesuncook Lake, and Telos Lake.

Whether you're a fisherman, hiker, snowmobiler, or just a lover of nature and wilderness, this region is for you. Come and enjoy the Appalachian Trail, Gauntlet Falls, Gulf Hagus (called "the Grand Canyon of the East"), and discover the southern edges of Maine's Allagash Wilderness Waterway. Thrill to wildlife in its natural state, gaze upon the awesome scenery, and ponder a future here - with you in it!

Lakefront Locator will get you to available listings in the Katahdin Region. LakeSmart is a research tool that will give you important information about area lakes.

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The Bangor Region is centrally located - and some would say, ideally located - in the state of Maine as it serves as the gateway to the Katahdin/Baxter State Park area to the north and the Bar Harbor/Acadia National Park to the south.

The area is surrounded by all the natural beauty that Maine is famous for - our rugged ocean coastline, majestic mountains, a mighty river - the Penobscot, and many beautiful, clean, scenic lakes and ponds.

Bangor, central Maine's queen city, was once the lumber capital of the world. Now it has a more cosmopolitan flavor, featuring many fine restaurants, interesting shops, and much in the way of cultural events and performing arts.

The Maine Turnpike bisects this region, providing easy access to all its lakes and ponds. From Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, and Howland in the north to Bucksport and Unity in the south, the Bangor Region features many small towns and many attractive lakes and ponds as well.

The larger ones to look for are Sebec Lake, Sebasticook Lake, Pushaw Lake, and Branch Lake. Some of the popular smaller lakes and ponds are Phillips Lake, Green Lake, Lake Winnecook, and Cold Stream Pond. These area lakes and ponds have been enjoyed by locals for generations and are now becoming discovered by people "from away" as places to retreat to while providing a jumping off place to discover the natural wonders of Maine that lie within easy driving distance.

Lakefront Locator will get you to available listings in the Bangor Region. LakeSmart is a research tool that will give you important information about area lakes.

Exciting high school varsity baskeball. That's one favorite past time of all corners of Maine where locals get a night out, socialize, holler, feel good about a win, swallow a loss and fingers crossed for team to make it to the tournaments!

Especially emotional to see a senior or two who play their last game or keep going thru the playoffs..maybe to win the Maine State Gold Ball for their division or Class A thru D. The class designation depends on school size and in a state as big as Maine, with just over a million people, there is a wide variety of school systems that may be consolidated if the legislature has its way. Here is the Houlton Maine high school boy's team highlights for 2008 semi finals. A few years back, went all the way and brought home the Gold Ball. University Of Maine Blackbear basketball stand out Mark Socoby was on that team...and can he jump! Pretty tall drink of water anyway. Check out the video!