North Yarmouth, Maine

North Yarmouth, Maine is a town located in Cumberland County, Maine, near Portland, Maine, Freeport, Maine, and Yarmouth, Maine. The town is situated near the Royal River, which flows into Casco Bay, and is home to Wescustogo Hall, a historic town hall building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. North Yarmouth is also close to the Maine Turnpike and Interstate 295 (Maine), providing easy access to nearby cities like Lewiston, Maine and Augusta, Maine. The town is part of the Portland-South Portland-Biddeford, ME Metropolitan Statistical Area and is near the Pejepscot Historical Society in Brunswick, Maine.

Geography

North Yarmouth is located at 43°51′28″N 70°14′26″W, near the Androscoggin River and Kennebec River watersheds. The town is bordered by Pownal, Maine to the north, Freeport, Maine to the east, Yarmouth, Maine to the south, and New Gloucester, Maine to the west. North Yarmouth is situated near the Bradbury Mountain State Park and the Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park, which offer outdoor recreational activities like hiking and camping. The town is also close to the Maine Audubon Society's Gilsland Farm Audubon Center and the University of Southern Maine's Lloyd H. Ryan Field.

History

The area that is now North Yarmouth was first settled in the early 18th century by English colonists from Massachusetts Bay Colony. The town was part of Yarmouth, Maine until it was incorporated as a separate town in 1831, with the help of Maine State Legislature and Governor of Maine Jonathan G. Hunton. North Yarmouth was named after Yarmouth, England, and its history is closely tied to the American Revolution and the War of 1812. The town is home to the North Yarmouth Historical Society and the Yarmouth Historical Society, which preserve the history of the area. The town is also near the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath, Maine and the Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum at Bowdoin College.

Demographics

As of the 2010 United States Census, the town had a population of 3,565 people, with a median age of 42.2 years. The town has a mix of young and old residents, with a median household income of $83,419. North Yarmouth is part of the Cumberland County, Maine and is near the City of Portland, Maine, which has a population of over 67,000 people. The town is also close to the University of Southern Maine and Bowdoin College, which attract students and faculty from around the world, including Harvard University and Yale University. The town is served by the North Yarmouth Academy and the Yarmouth School Department, which provide education to students from kindergarten to high school.

Economy

The economy of North Yarmouth is driven by a mix of industries, including healthcare, education, and tourism. The town is home to several businesses, including the North Yarmouth Village Store and the Muddy Rudder Restaurant, which cater to locals and visitors. North Yarmouth is also close to the Portland International Jetport and the Maine Mall, which provide access to air travel and retail shopping. The town is part of the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development and is near the Maine State Chamber of Commerce, which promote economic development in the state. The town is also near the Idexx Laboratories and the WEX Inc., which are major employers in the area.

Education

North Yarmouth is served by the Yarmouth School Department, which operates several schools in the area, including the North Yarmouth Memorial School and the Yarmouth High School. The town is also home to the North Yarmouth Academy, a private school that offers education from kindergarten to high school. North Yarmouth is close to several colleges and universities, including the University of Southern Maine, Bowdoin College, and Bates College, which offer a range of academic programs. The town is also near the Maine College of Art and the University of New England, which provide education in the arts and healthcare fields.

Infrastructure

North Yarmouth has a well-developed infrastructure, with several major roads and highways passing through the town, including the Maine Turnpike and Interstate 295 (Maine). The town is also served by the Amtrak Downeaster train, which connects to Boston, Massachusetts and Portland, Maine. North Yarmouth is close to the Portland International Jetport and the Brunswick Executive Airport, which provide access to air travel. The town is part of the Cumberland County, Maine and is near the Maine Department of Transportation, which maintains the state's roads and highways. The town is also near the Central Maine Power Company and the Maine Public Utilities Commission, which regulate the state's energy and utilities. Category:Town in Maine