Orono, Maine
Population: 10,500
Located in Penobscot County
Home of the University of Maine, Orono has it all. Located around the Stillwater and the Penobscot Rivers, Orono offers its 10,500+ residents (including University students) something for everyone. There is a thriving downtown and a wide variety of outdoor recreations. For those outdoor enthusiasts there are hiking, skiing and biking trails on over 200 acres of reserved greenspace with a quarter mile of the shopping district. The Penobscot Valley Country Club is one of the most beautiful 18-hole courses in the State. The thriving downtown attracts people to specialty shopping, restaurants, lodging and churches. A walking tour brochure available at the Town Office, gives visitors a glimpse of Orono's colorful history through its architecture. Orono offers a wide variety of outdoor recreation. The Stillwater and Penobscot Rivers present canoeing, kayaking and bass fishing opportunities. Larger craft can be launched into Pushaw Lake at Gould's Landing, only 10 miles from the center of town. For those who prefer to stay on dry land, Orono offers walking, skiing and biking rails on over 200 acres of reserved greenspace. Public tennis, basketball, swimming and ice skating facilities are also available. The Penobscot Valley Country Club provides a beautiful and challenging 18-hole golf course. The University of Maine offers many activities to the public including a variety of entertainers at the Maine Center for the Arts, athletic competitions at once of the many sports complexes such as the Alfond Arena, shows at the Planetarium and many museums. Lovely homes, from colonials to brand-new construction designs, grace the area. With students in the region, there are plenty of student digs, and also homes for the lecturers and teachers of the university and excellent schools in the Orono area. The newer homes lie on the outskirts of the town. Housing is fairly reasonably priced, considering that this is a university town. The average 2,500 square foot home will run from $250,000 to $400,000 depending on its location. With excellent education, great facilities, Bangor just a few miles away, recreation galore, and four great seasons to enjoy, is it any wonder that this town is one of the most popular places in Maine to live?
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