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Carolanne Dionne
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Po Box 437
Bingham ME 04920
Phone: (207) 672-4108
Fax: (207) 672-4109
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Somerset County is one of the great central and northern counties of Maine. The million acres of land purchased by William Bingham, of Philadelphia, is in the Western part of the state and lies mostly in Somerset.
Somerset County was incorporated in 1809 and was named for Somersetshire, England. Its territory was formerly embraced by Kennebec County, and sections of it have since been taken to form Franklin and Piscataquis counties.
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Area attractions include Lakewood Theater, Skowhegan History House, Nowetah's American Indian Museum, LC Bates Museum at Good Will, Adventure Bond, the Margaret Chase Smith Library and more. The Upper Kennebec Valley offers many opportunities for day trips.
You can hike into Moxie Falls, the state's highest vertical waterfall, or Hunton Brook Falls, which also has very spectacular scenery and well-marked trails. There are miles of back roads for quiet day trips and an exclusive multi-use trail that connects Bingham to Solon while bordering the scenic Kennebec River.
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Public primary and middle schools in Bingham include Quimby Elementary School and the Upper Kennebec Valley High School.
Higher education is provided by the University of Maine at Farmington and Augusta, the University of Southern Maine, Saint Joseph's College, University of New England and Plymouth State College.
Hospitals and medical centers near Bingham include Redington Fairview General Hospital, Franklin Memorial Hospital and the Sebasticook Valley Hospital.
The historic Kennebec River offers trout, salmon and other game fishing. It's traversed by the Appalachian and Arnold trails, and is harnessed by Wyman Dam forming the 13-mile-long Wyman Lake. Wildlife in the Upper Kennebec Valley Region includes bear, moose, deer and snowshoe hare.
There are 121 species of birds including the bald eagle. This area of the Upper Kennebec River is also the only river in the United States where 5 species of cold water game fish can be found: brook, brown and rainbow trout plus landlocked salmon and lake togue.
Canoeing quiet ponds to shooting class V rapids on a raft or a kayak is also available. Whitewater canoeing championships have been held here and winter activities include miles of groomed trails with connecting trails into Canada plus ice fishing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and downhill skiing. Less than an hour away are several golf courses.
Come and become a part of the America that others only dream about being a part of. This is a vibrant, peaceful, energetic, friendly and above all optimistic community with much to offer. Visit our United Country office soon and find out for yourself!
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