Bethel, Gorham and Harpswell top the list of "Maine's Hottest Towns of 2023," according to a company that combed through last year's residential real estate sales.

If the Franklin County towns succeed in completing the lengthy withdrawal process, they will join a growing list of Maine municipalities that have left their school district in recent years.

The travel website recently released a list of the 15 best small towns for a summer vacation and included Bar Harbor, Maine. The destinations offer “an unforgettable summer getaway,” wrote the ...

The travel publication recently released a list of the 15 most beautiful beach towns around the world and included Bar Harbor, Maine. “While you’ll find photogenic beach towns worldwide, we ...

4. WELLS, MAINE. Wells may be the third oldest town in Maine (it was established back in 1641 and named after the city of Wells in Somerset, England) but we wouldn’t dare put it in the bronze ...

Another source of information on famous Maine town names is the Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress St., Portland, ME 04101. Or call them at 207-774-1822 or email [email protected].