Situated just south of the small town of Oxford, just one hour north of Portland, Maine, Thompson Lake is a massive body of water covering over 4,400 acres surrounded by blueberry bushes.

For nearly four years now, Holly Hurd, education outreach coordinator at the Osher Map Library in Portland, has been researching Maine’s greatest map maker, Moses Greenleaf (1777-1834).

Plan Your Adventure: Must-Visit spots in Maine’s Winthrop Lakes region A bakery, hiking trails, and more draw visitors from all over Updated: 8:12 PM EDT May 19, 2025 ...

The Rangeley Lakes Region features some of Maine's most stunning natural beauty. Rangeley is home to a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities and holds onto its small town charm that gives ...