Maine Coast Memorial Hospital is fully accredited, 64-bed community hospital with a service area over 21,000. Four brand new, state-of-the-art operating rooms opened recently as a part of a $10.2 million, three story/25,000 square foot expansion project. This expansion includes inpatient and outpatient support areas that substantially increase patient privacy while giving providers access to the latest tools and conveniences. New Emergency Room facilities were another part of the hospital’s major update.
Ellsworth is a picturesque location on Maine’s coast midway between Bangor and Bar Harbor, each about a thirty minute drive from town. This delightful community is recognized as the Gateway to Maine’s historic Down East region, and the 35,000 acre Acadia National Park.
Acadia is the second most visited national park in the country, an incredibly popular place for camping, hiking and biking, bird watching, whale watching and nature photography, canoeing and kayaking, plus cross country skiing and snow shoeing, and much, much more. Nearby Bar Harbor is a quaint coastal community recognized as one of Maine’s most popular tourist destinations, offering numerous eateries, stunning harbors, famous lighthouses, and many seasonal events and activities. Don’t forget, this is also a great spot to get some of the world’s best lobster, fresh off the boat, and cooked to order!
If you’re looking for a great event that’s supporting a great cause, you’ll want to make sure and attend the annual Union Trust Celebrity Chef’s Gala held in late April. This event has been celebrated since 1993 and supports the Maine Memorial Coast Hospital.
You can enjoy living in one of several beautiful and tranquil rural communities, yet you can easily access the many services and amenities of Bangor. Bangor is Maine’s second largest city, with a metro population of over 100,000 people, four colleges, a large shopping district, theatres and fine dining, a symphony orchestra, an international airport, and one of the highest rated children’s museums in the country, plus much more. Cultural distractions are plentiful here, and in nearby Orono (just north of Bangor), home to the flagship campus of the University of Maine System, with over 10,000 students.
You will have a range of residential options. You may chose to live in one of several nearby communities, or choose a historic Victorian home in town, a country farmhouse with some acreage, or maybe seek out some vacant land on which to build a home of your own design! No matter what you decide on, you can rest assured that Maine is ranked one of the safest and best places to raise a family in the U.S.
The schools in Maine consistently rate high in academic excellence, extra-curricular activities and athletics. Children go to two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. Some students choose to attend Hancock Country Technical Center while they’re attending high school.
Maine offers many fun-filled ways to spend your leisure time. In addition to some of the most spectacular downhill skiing in New England, you might enjoy other winter activities such as snow shoeing, ice skating, ice fishing or snowmobiling. During the warm seasons, you can enjoy hiking or backpacking on nearby trails, or perhaps fishing or hunting, rock climbing, or golf! If you prefer something a little more tame, try antiquing, nature photography, or perhaps browsing through some of our quaint local museums! There is truly something for everyone, in every season.