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Forested, lakeside community close to Portland
Standish is a wooded township in central Cumberland County, named to honor the Mayflower’s military officer, Miles Standish. The enclave comprises several villages buried in red and white pine trees, Sebago Lake Village, Steep Falls, and Standish Corner. It’s also a lakeside community, as the town rests by the shoreline of Sebago Lake, a substantial recreational draw for Maine’s most populous county. Andy Lord, a 6-year broker with Landing Real Estate, says, “People like living in Standish for its proximity to Portland and the lakes.”
Diverse lakeside recreation
Standish proves itself to be as recreationally diverse as its environment allows. Johnson Field is a park in Sebago Lake Village with a baseball diamond, tennis court, playground and skate park. Next to the park is Mountain Division Trail, a 10-mile established hiking path built on an old railroad bed. The county is working to expand and develop new pavement to create a single continuous walking path from Sebago Lake to Cusco Bay in Portland, which will support pedestrian foot traffic in Standish. Field of Dreams Driving Range is within Standish to the south; residents can perfect their swing and get lessons from experienced golf instructors. Sebago Lake is the second largest in the state, stretching over 45 square miles; residents regularly cruise on the lake with motorboats and take the car ferry to the resort town of Frye Island or fish for lake trout and salmon.
Standish's Watchic Lake spans 448 acres, and its deepest point is 41 feet.
Field of Dreams Golf Course is a favorite place in Standish.
Standish's Johnson Field has access to the Mountain Division Trail.
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Rustic residences and agriculture
Standish is bursting with foliage and dense tree lines cut by thin, winding roads. Most subdivisions are within the villages, with scant homes on large woodsy lots in the outlying areas. Lord mentions, “Residents are free to use their land for farming; Standish is full of very distinctive areas and farming districts.” Architecture varies from cottages to classic Cape Cods, Colonial-Revivals and traditional styles. Single-family homes go for anywhere between $280,000 to $600,000.
This contemporary two-story home is located in Standish.
This Colonial home found in Standish has a large porch.
Many Standish homes have spacious front porches.
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Events close to home
The village of Standish Corner in the south is a historic district, containing five homes from the original 1789 settlement from which Standish sprouted. One of those homes, Marrett House, is now a museum that hosts the annual Art at Marrett showcase for community members to gather and absorb Maine history, art and nature.
The Marrett House found in Standish is a historic house museum built in 1789.
Local eats and farm shopping
Local farm Randall Orchards is a consistent source of fresh apples, pears and pumpkins. They also sell homemade cider and host private events. Sebago Lake Village has dining options like pizza shop Walker’s Landing and Guff’s Grub and Pub, a diner serving burgers, subs and steaks. Standish Corner hosts grocery chain Hannaford and local dives like Percy’s Table, which serves comfort foods for breakfast and lunch.
Guff's Grub and Pub is a local favorite in Standish.
Walker's Landing is a popular convenience store in Standish.
Standish residents get their groceries from Hannaford.
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Nearby education
Regional School Unit No. 6 serves the Standish area for education, with nearby choices being Edna Libby Elementary, rated a B-plus on Niche, George E. Jack School, rated a B, and Bonny Eagle High, rated a C-plus. Bonny Eagle High requires a graduation capstone project that students progress on through their four years of school and finish before graduation. This capstone project allows students to develop skills and knowledge about personal passions rather than a required curriculum; it can be anything from community service hours to an art piece or a career-centered program like an internship or job shadowing.
Edna Libby Elementary School serves students in Standish.
Bonny Eagle High School serves Buxton, Hollis, Limington, Standish, and Frye Island.
Bonny Eagle Middle School serves Standish students in grades 6-8.
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Getting to and from Standish
Cars are the best way to get around in Standish, and residents can take Maine state Route 25 just 20 miles east to downtown Portland. The Mountain Division Trail can take residents as far as neighboring Windham on foot. With ample hiking and lakeside activities, Standish stands at the heart of Cumberland County for recreation.
Standish is about 25 miles from Portland.
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