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Homes and schools in a desirable spot along the Penobscot River
The town of Hampden offers a more suburban alternative to nearby Bangor, with many housing options and well-established schools. Throughout history, this town has been sought after for one reason or another. In 1814, the British briefly reclaimed it as part of their campaign to turn the state of Maine into a "New Ireland” due to its advantageous position along the river. This position remains today as residents are just 5 miles from the heart of Bangor, with several shopping and dining options dotting the roads all around the community. “A lot of people end up moving here because of schools. People really like the high school and everything that it offers their kids,” says Realtor Aimi Baldwin, an associate broker with ERA Dawson-Bradford Co., REALTORS who has been serving the Bangor area for over eight years. “People also like the proximity to Bangor; it's just a really nice bedroom community.”
The town of Hampden was established 1794.
Penobscot River run through many towns including Hampden.
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Residential subdivisions and 1900s colonials
Homes in Hampden are split into several residential areas built as far back as the 1920s and as recently as 2015. Ranch styles, colonial revivals, and Cape Cods are the more common styles present in town, with homes often under the shade of local red maple and black cherry trees that are common in the area. “75 to 80 percent of homes in the greater Bangor region are 1900s colonials; I live in one myself because that is what the area has,” Baldwin says. It is the newer homes that end up setting the community apart, many of which were constructed for the number of doctors and nurses who worked in the hospitals in downtown Bangor. Prices range from around $200,000 to $800,000, with some larger waterfront properties rising to $1.5 million.
You can find a variety of colonial homes in different price range and size.
You can find swings outside of colonial homes in Hampden.
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RSU 22 schools and champion sports teams
Students in Hampden split their elementary education, starting kindergarten through second grade at the Earl C. McGraw School, which receives a B rating on Niche. Grades three through five are at the George B. Weatherbee School, which receives an A rating. From there, students head to Reeds Brook Middle School, which receives an A rating before finishing up at the B-plus-rated Hampden Academy, which was initially chartered in 1803. The school has a very well-performing basketball team, which won the state championship four times since 2004.
Hampden Academy is a public high school located in Hampden, Maine.
Reeds Brook Middle School is highly rated among the schools in Hampden, Maine.
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Indoor pools and courts alongside shaded trails
Hampden is full of indoor and outdoor fun, including the Lura E. Hoit Pool. The pool is wheelchair accessible and has a membership fee, which is reduced for residents. The nearby Skehan Recreation Center has several amenities, including pickleball and basketball courts and a football field. Those who enjoy getting out in nature can hike the Reeds Brook Trail behind the high school or check out Dorothea Dix Park just down Main Road for occasional views of the Penobscot River.
Orono Bog Boardwalk
Laura E Hoit Pool is open to the residents of Hampden.
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Dining and fresh produce options in Hampden
Hampden offers many options for dining just a short trip from home. Coffee Break Café is a well-known brunch spot in the town center that is a “super fabulous little spot that is definitely noteworthy in Hampden,” Baldwin says. The area also has several pizza and sandwich options in town, but many head to Bangor to eat at McLaughlin's Lobsters, Seafood & Takeout for their lobster rolls and other classic Maine seafood options. Residents can grab groceries at the local Hannaford or the Hampden Farmers Market every Friday afternoon. Calkins Farm Stand is less than 2 miles south of town and offers fresh produce and flowers from local farmers right next to Bee Whisperer, a shop that provides lessons, mentoring and equipment for beekeepers in central and northern Maine.
Kimberly's at the Marina near Hampden offers patio, rooftop and interior dining with a view.
For groceries, residents of Hampden shop at the local Hannaford.
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Major U.S. Routes going to and from Bangor
U.S. Routes 202 and 1A are the main thoroughfare for the town, and Interstate 95 runs along the community’s northern border, offering streamlined access to downtown Bangor, 5 miles to the north, and Augusta, 73 miles to the south. Baldwin said the area is a lot more car friendly as there is less of a downtown area, but getting to shopping and dining is just a short drive away. The Bangor International Airport is 9 miles north of Hampden, and Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is 6 miles away along the Penobscot River.
Commuters in Hampden use Route 202, 1A and I-95 to get around the town.
The town of Hampden is the perfect place to call home.
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Hampden Children's Day and the fall festival
The most significant event in town is the Hampden Children's Day, which often takes place on the second Saturday in August. The event has been going on since 1979 and features a parade, fireworks presentation, games and vendors, and over 14 food trucks around the high school each year. The event has been going on for so long that residents who have experienced the festivities as kids are taking their children to continue the town tradition. Residents can also attend the Hampden Fall Festival, which takes place at the Lura E Hoit Pool in early October, with the field around the facilities filling up with food vendors, games, and family activities.
You can find a number of statues throughout the town of Hampden.
Skehan Recreation Center in Hampden offers after school programs to students.
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