Organized as a town in 1840, and later as a city in
1891, the City of Old Town is a unique island community that sits on the edge
of the Great Northern Woods, on several islands in the Penobscot and Stillwater
Rivers. Since the early days, the city
has held a close relationship with its surrounding waters, and has a rich
history of log drives, water powered sawmills, canoe building and other wood commodities
production, hydropower and more. In
1836, these flourishing river activities were key in the development of the
railroad between Old Town and Bangor.
Today, a thriving residential community of 7,840,
the City of Old Town’s surrounding acres of forest and pristine waters attract
outdoor enthusiasts from hunters to anglers, hikers and canoeists, bird
watchers and photographers. The wildlife
population abounds with deer, bear, moose and coyote; and more than 50 miles of
rivers and streams, accessible year-round, are known nationwide for smallmouth
bass.
Amid this scenic beauty, the City of Old Town is a
bustling industrial community, offering access to transportation, a trained
workforce, diverse population and a progressive, forward-thinking municipal
administration. Old Town has a strong
economic base, business support, advanced infrastructure, and a desirable
quality of life which promotes growth and investment for both businesses and
residents alike.
The Mission of the City of Old Town is to provide and promote a safe, affordable community with quality public services; and to
foster future growth, while maintaining its cultural heritage.
We invite you to explore our community through this
website, and encourage you to contact us for more information.
- Airport
- Animal Orphanage
- Gateway Seniors Without Walls
- Helen Hunt Health Center
- Public Library
- Local Churches
- Nos Histoire d'Llie - History
- Old Town Housing Authority
- Old Town Museum
- Recreation Center
- Penobscot Nation
- Resurrection of the Lord Food Pantry/Thrift Store
- River Coalition
- School System - RSU 34
- Tourism
