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Bowdoinham is New England village with artistic culture
From its organic farmstands, to its thriving artistic community, to its active public library that gets kids excited about reading, the riverfront Maine community of Bowdoinham is very much alive. This little town is an engaged community with all the charm of a small New England village, plus easy access to one of the state’s major highways. Built on a legacy of both farming and shipbuilding, this is a friendly area where everyone knows each other and where the community actively looks for ways to stay involved with their neighbors. It’s also located right on the adorably named Merrymeeting Bay. “A lot of these littler towns are close to a bigger town, but it’s not as fast paced, and people still want to have a conversation and get to know you,” says Bonnie Hollander, associate broker at Tim Dunham Realty in nearby Topsham. “If somebody is looking for a community they could really get involved in, those are great towns to pick.”
Residents can reach most attractions in Bowdoinham in just minutes.
Library Park is home to the Spirit of the Sea statue and pond in Bowdoinham.
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Cape Cods and colonials from the 1800s to the 1950s
Out in the town’s residential neighborhoods, you will find a smattering of classic New England architectural styles, including houses that were built more than 100 years ago. There are Cape Cods built in 1800 for $250,000, colonials from 1850 on three acres for $550,000, barn houses from 1952 for $270,000, homes from 1900 with bay windows on an acre for $400,000 and contemporary wooden houses on six acres for $300,000.
Colonial homes in Bowdoinham can reach 200 years old.
Bowdoinham homes usually feature large lawns and come in a variety of styles.
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Bowdoinham Community School is in town
Bowdoinham is part of Maine School Administrative District 75, which scores a B-plus on Niche. The district has seven schools, including Bowdoinham Community School, an elementary school in town. After fifth grade, kids move up to Mt. Ararat Middle School in nearby Topsham before graduating and moving on to a high school with the same name.
Bowdoinham Community School serves kindergarten through fourth grade.
Mount Ararat Middle School earns a B-minus on Niche.
Mount Ararat High School offers over 50 extracurricular activities.
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Trails and boat access on the riverfront
Bowdoinham operates around a town center right on the banks of the river. That’s where you can find Mailly Waterfront Park, a picturesque outdoor area with picnic tables, hiking trails and stunning views of the Cathence River. There’s also a boat ramp for launching your sea vessels into the water, and in the summertime, it’s where you can catch an outdoor concert every Sunday. While you’re downtown, get your meats, sandwiches and pizza slices from the Bowdoinham Country Store.
Mailly Waterfront Park in Bowdoingham offers stunning views of the Cathence River.
The Bowdoinham Country Store is a staple for quick bites.
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Merrymeeting Arts Center fosters a creative community
In a downtown building near the river, you will come across Bowdoinham’s thriving artistic community at the Merrymeeting Arts Center. This is where you can come appreciate craftsmanship at a gallery, take a pottery class or go to the Art Lab, where you can work on your own projects. The presence of the artists in the community adds a different element of color to all of Bowdoinham. The Arts Center also offers classes specifically for toddlers, and kids can sign up for its annual summer camp. Speaking of kids, the Bowdoinham Public Library offers tons of ways to engage specifically with them. Every year, the library holds an Edible Book Competition, which offers kids the opportunity to cook, bake or arrange a piece of food inspired by their favorite book. One entry in 2023 was a cake called “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderbread,” decorated with Wonderbread’s signature primary colors and a cutout of Alice herself looking inside a few hollowed-out pieces of bread. Goats from nearby farms have also been known to make appearances at the library’s designated story time.
Bowdoinham's art scene thrives at the Merrymeeting Arts Center.
The John C. Coombs Municipal Building houses Bowdoinham's Public Library and Town Office.
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Organic farming is alive in Bowdoinham
In recent years, there’s been a bit of a resurgence of Bowdoinham’s agricultural history. In 2007, Six River Farm opened, bringing certified organic fresh vegetables to the community. But another way Bowdoinham keeps its roots alive is through its annual plant sale, a giant bazaar where you can order vegetables, herbs and flowers to plant in the coming months. In a town built on agriculture what could be more fundamental than that?
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On average, homes in Bowdoinham, ME sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Bowdoinham, ME over the last 12 months is $395,000, down 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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