Winthrop, Maine
Population: 5,968
Located in Kennebec County
Winthrop Township, Maine Winthrop, a long-time vacation destination for many, can boast of 12 lakes and ponds within its township. But don't be fooled into thinking that this is a sleepy little vacation community and nothing more! This town has enjoyed success in attracting new business in recent years and has seen existing businesses expand. Winthrop is aggressively promoting the availability of its industrial park to new industry. Winthrop provides an excellent quality of life. Housing is plentiful. Our independent school system provides a complete elementary and secondary curriculum. Several colleges, universities and technical schools are within commuting distance. Historically a strong manufacturing community, Winthrop has seen a growth in the distribution and high-tech fields. It is important to several surrounding towns as a place to work and shop. The Winthrop Lakes Region also offers vacation fun with a number of lakeside cottages, campgrounds and lodging, plus a nice selection of restaurants. Visit this four-season community of gracious homes, churches and friendly people. The Capital Area (including communities such as Atlanta, Hallowell, Gardiner and West Gardiner) offers a variety of recreational activities enjoyed year-round by residents and visitors alike. Surrounded by many lakes, ponds, and the Kennebec River, the area is well suited for activities such as canoeing, boating, swimming, water skiing, sailing, jet skiing, ice skating and fishing. Public boat landings located on the Kennebec River can be found in Augusta, Hallowell, Gardiner, and Richmond. Whitewater rafting along the Kennebec and other rivers is organized by rafting companies within the area such as North Country Rivers. The weather of the area is in four distinct seasons, but without the severe snowfalls and cold of the northern regions. Since Augusta is at head tide in the Kennebec River it is considered coastal, but it lacks the heavy fogs of the seashore towns. The summer heat is comfortably tempered, but a few days occur with maximums reaching as high as 90 degrees. Mid-summer afternoon temperatures are in the ideal range of 75 to 80 degrees on an average day, with the nighttime minimum average in the upper 50's. Uncomfortably hot and humid nights are relatively few. Winters are moderately cold, with a mean temperature of 23 degrees for the three months of December, January and February. Winthrop is a place of absolute beauty, exquisite homes and lovely views. Come and see why Winthrop has become more than a vacation destination.
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