The Bacon Tree, Winterport's Town Seal |
| Incorporated March 12, 1860, once home to far-ranging sea captains, Winterport retains a 19th century charm that blends well with 20th century conveniences. Located just 12 miles south from the city of Bangor on Route 1A, Winterport faces the deep and fast-flowing Penobscot River. From a thriving downtown, where people can find everything from gas and groceries to overnight accommodations, hardware, and video rentals, visitors can walk the short distance to the Winterport waterfront where boaters and swimmers recreate in the spring, summer, and into the autumn. |
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| Older homes, many built for Winterport sea captains, stand along the downtown roadways. Sidewalks encourage people to stroll through the town; a special meeting place for townspeople is the Union Meeting House, built in 1834. This building shelters a bell cast by Paul Revere, a belfry clock installed in 1861, and a Masons and Hamlin hand-pumped reed organ installed in 1859. Winterport retains a 19th century charm that blends well with 20th century conveniences. From a thriving downtown to a heavily utilized waterfront, Winterport offers a host of recreational activities including a wonderful Music Festival! |
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What's Happening Around Town! |
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The Winterport Business Association is Back! We want to encourage all businesses in Winterport, Frankfort and Monroe to attend.
Our Usual Meeting Time (excluding breakfast meetings) - 2nd Wednesday of Every Month -
Winterport Town Hall, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Our next regular meeting is set for Wednesday July 14, 6:00 at the Town Hall. Here's the agenda
If you are a new business in Winterport, Frankfort or Monroe please contact us to get listing on our businesses page. For more information please contact the Winterport Business Association. |
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The Farmers Market was a huge success. Spaces are still available for $15.00 for an area 8ft by 24ft. Signs are posted the entire week before to let people know. |
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Winterport Music Festival August 7, 2010
ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE - Click here for more.
Mud Season
Aurora Jazz Project
Blue Northern
Bossy Mama
Sweet Northern Blues
Leah Tysee/Jump City Blues
Ernie & the Automatics |
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| Thank you to Our 2010 Music Festival Sponsors |
Admiral - R.H. Foster
Lieutenant - DM&J, Olver Associates
Ensign - Camden National Bank, Ridge Runner Veterinary, Lafayette Hotels, The VanVranken's, S.E. MacMillan, Edwards Shop & Save
Chief Petty Officer - Winterport Commercial House, Nickerson O'Day, J.H. Foley Inc., The Bruehl's, VanSyckle Lincoln Mercury, My Thrill Studio, The Economy's, The Jagel's
Seaman - Higgins Business Services, The McClean's
Seaman Apprentice - Fisher Farm's |
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| 3rd Union Meeting House Pre-Festival Concert, Sunday, July 18th at 2 p.m. featuring "Amy Robbins-Wilson" a Celtic Accapella Singer with special guest Judy Faust along with the "B-Sides". Refreshments will be available at intermission provided by the Winterport Woman's Club and the Union Meeting House Association. A minimum $2.00 donation is requested at the door. |
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WINTERPORT’S 150TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
View the full ceremony and see what you may have missed.
Click here>> |
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WINTERPORT’S 150TH SUMMER BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
SATURDAY, JULY 31 – SATURDAY, AUGUST 7 |
SATURDAY, JULY 31
MILE LONG YARD SALE – 8am
Contact: Mary Lester – 223-4104
FARMER’S MARKET – 8am–1pm
Contact: Ann Ronco – 223-5854
TOWN PARADE – 10am
Float Contact: Phil Higgins – 299-4568
FIREWORKS at Abbot Park – 9pm
(Rain Date – Sunday, Aug 1)
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 1
MULTI-DENOMINATIONAL
ECUMENICAL SERVICE -
The Union Meeting House – 11am
TOWN BARBEQUE – 12Noon (sponsored by WABA, My Fork, Edwards) |
MONDAY, AUGUST 2
CLASSIC WHEEL SHOW
Winterport Dragway – 5:30pm
Live Entertainment
The True Country Band
Download an Event Flyer |
TUESDAY, AUGUST 3
WINTERPORT WALKING TOUR-5pm
(Begins at 114 Main St.)
Contact: Teddy Weston 223-5556
*Then join us at The Winterport Winery
For “PORT IN THE STORM CHOWDER” |
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4
1ST ANNUAL WABA PAR 3
SCRAMBLE TOURNAMENT
SONNY’S PAR 3 & DRIVING
RANGE 7:30am and 12:30pm
Contact: Sonny – 223-5242
Download the flyer |
THURSDAY, AUGUST 5
WINTERPORT’S GOT TALENT !”
WAGNER SCHOOL – 7pm
Sponsored by The Winterport Open Stage
Contact: Jeri Misler – 223-0917 |
FRIDAY, AUGUST 6
COMMEMORATIVE WINTERPORT
STAMP CANCELLATION – 10am – 4pm
(at Winterport Post Office Only)
Meet Your Merchant Discount Derby 5-7pm (meet area merchants and recieves deals, in The Old Commercial Parking Lot) |
SATURDAY, AUGUST 7
CHILDREN’S FUN AREA (Petting Zoo, Bounce House, Dunk Tank, Face Painting) AT THE WINTERPORT MUSIC FESTIVAL |
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Want to DONATE help us and/or volunteer? Call Bernie at Bel Portraits 223-4400
Ann at Old Winterport Commercial House- 223-5854 Tammy at TG Higgins – 223-5733
Deb at MaineBytes – 866-632-9837 |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATES: July 17 and July 22
Contact: Jeri Misler 223-0917 or 951-1045
PERFORMERS WANTED FOR “WINTERPORT’S GOT TALENT”
Do you have a hidden talent that you secretly dream will be “discovered”? This dream could become a reality this summer when the town of Winterport and Winterport Open Stage host “WINTERPORT’S GOT TALENT!’, modeled after the popular TV show. Auditions for the competition will be held on Sat. July 17 from 10 a.m-noon and Thur. July 22 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Samuel L. Wagner School, Mountainview Drive, Winterport. Singers, Dancers, Jugglers, Comedians, Animal Trainers, Oral Interpreters, Puppeteers and others are encouraged to audition.
Auditioners should be at least 16 years of age and acts should be under 5 min. in length. Selected acts will compete for the grand prize in the “WINTERPORT’S GOT TALENT!” show, August 5 at 7:00 p.m. at Samuel L. Wagner Middle School in Winterport. The winner of “WINTERPORT’S GOT TALENT!” will be decided by audience vote and recipients will receive a $100.00 prize.
“WINTERPORT’S GOT TALENT!” is hosted by Winterport Open Stage and is sponsored by the Town of Winterport as part of a week-long series of events commemorating the 150th anniversary of the town. Interested auditioners should sign up at jerimisler@hotmail.com, Download our info flyer! |
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Yoga in Winterport
Saturdays in July/Aug. 9-10:30/ Leroy Smith School gym
$6 per session
Instructor-Serena Morris
Kundalini Yoga - The Yoga of Awareness
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