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The Maine Highlands

The Maine Highlands offers expansive forests, mountains, lakes, and some of the state’s most iconic outdoor recreation areas. Less coastal and more wilderness-oriented, it draws those seeking privacy, lakefront living, or direct access to snowmobiling, hiking, hunting, and multi-season adventure.It balances rugged outdoor landscapes with service hubs that provide amenities without sacrificing the region’s remote feel.

Why this region matters

The Highlands embody the “wild Maine” experience — with privacy, scenic land, wildlife, and recreation. It’s ideal for those prioritizing space, natural beauty, and an outdoor-focused lifestyle.

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Spotlights

Bangor

A cultural and commercial center for northern and eastern Maine, offering historic neighborhoods, entertainment venues, colleges, healthcare, and air travel via Bangor International Airport (BGR).

Greenville

The gateway to Moosehead Lake, Maine’s largest lake. Known for boating, wildlife, remote lodges, and peaceful lakeside living surrounded by forested mountains.

Millinocket

A hub for outdoor recreation, with proximity to Baxter State Park, Katahdin, the Appalachian Trail, and extensive trail systems. Appeals to those seeking rugged, nature-centered living.

Lincoln Lakes Region 

A network of small towns surrounded by dozens of lakes and ponds. Known for affordable lakefront property, rural homesteads, and nature access.

Sebasticook / Central Highlands

A landscape of rolling farmland, lakes, rivers, and traditional small towns. Offers a blend of rural living and access to mid-sized service centers.

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Greenville Consolidated School 207-695-2666 public KG-12
Brownville Elementary School 207-965-8184 public 3-4
Penquis Valley Middle/High School 207-943-7346 public 5-12
Sedomocha Elementary School 207-564-6535 public PK-4
Sedomocha Middle School 207-564-6535 public 5-8
Piscataquis Community Elementary School 207-876-4301 public PK-6
Piscataquis Community Secondary School 207-876-4625 public 7-12
Milo Elementary School 207-943-2122 public PK-2 Website
Foxcroft Academy 207-487-6092 private 9-12 Website
Ella P. Burr School 207-794-3014 public PK-3
Katahdin Middle/High School 207-365-4218 public 6-12
Downeast School 207-941-6240 public PK-3
Mary Snow School 207-941-6290 public 4-5
Mattanawcook Academy 207-794-6711 public 9-12
Penobscot Valley High School 207-732-3111 public 9-12
Schenck High School 207-746-3511 public 9-12
Stearns Junior-Senior High School 207-723-6430 public 6-12
Old Town High School 207-827-3910 public 9-12
Central High School 207-285-3326 public 9-12
Orono High School 207-866-4916 public 9-12
Veazie Community School 207-947-6573 public PK-8
Bangor High School 207-992-5500 public 9-12
William S. Cohen School 207-941-6230 public 6-8
James F. Doughty School 207-941-6220 public 6-8
Dexter Regional High School 207-924-5536 public 9-12
Brewer High School 207-989-4140 public 9-12
Hermon High School 207-848-4027 public 9-12
Hermon Middle School 207-848-4070 public 5-8
Caravel Middle School 207-848-3615 public 5-8
Mattanawcook Jr. High School 207-794-8935 public 4-8
Holbrook School 207-843-7769 public 5-8
Orono Middle School 207-866-2350 public 6-8
Indian Island School 207-827-4285 public KG-8
Enfield Station School 207-732-4141 public PK-5
Hichborn Middle School 207-732-3113 public 6-8
Lee/Winn School 207-290-4992 public PK-4
Medway Middle School 207-746-3470 public 5-8
Mt. Jefferson Junior High School 207-290-4996 public 5-8
Opal Myrick Elementary School 207-746-3511 public PK-4
Granite Street School 207-723-6426 public PK-5
Helen S Dunn Elementary School 207-826-2000 public PK-8
Asa C Adams School 207-866-2151 public PK-5
Alton Elementary School 207-394-2331 public PK-2
Leonard Middle School 207-827-3900 public 6-8
Old Town Elementary School 207-827-1544 public KG-5
Central Community Elementary School 207-285-0325 public PK-5
Central Middle School 207-285-3177 public 6-8
Katahdin Elementary School 207-365-4285 public PK-5
Glenburn Elementary School 207-947-8769 public PK-8
Dr. Lewis S. Libby School 207-827-2252 public PK-8 Website
Lee Academy 207-738-2252 private 9-12 Website
Kingman Elementary School 207-765-2500 public PK-5 Website
Kidspeace-Millinocket 207-723-6813 private 2-10 Website
John Bapst Memorial High School 207-947-0313 private 9-12 Website
Penobscot Christian School 207-947-2704 private PK-12 Website
Stillwater Academy 207-922-4732 private 1-12 Website
Nfi-Stetson Ranch School 207-647-4404 private 7-12 Website
Eddington School 207-843-6010 public PK-1 Website
Bangor Christian Schools 207-947-7356 private PK-12 Website
Sedomocha Elementary School 207-564-6535 public PK-4
Piscataquis Community Elementary School 207-876-4301 public PK-6
Milo Elementary School 207-943-2122 public PK-2 Website
Ella P. Burr School 207-794-3014 public PK-3
Downeast School 207-941-6240 public PK-3
Veazie Community School 207-947-6573 public PK-8
Enfield Station School 207-732-4141 public PK-5
Lee/Winn School 207-290-4992 public PK-4
Opal Myrick Elementary School 207-746-3511 public PK-4
Granite Street School 207-723-6426 public PK-5
Helen S Dunn Elementary School 207-826-2000 public PK-8
Asa C Adams School 207-866-2151 public PK-5
Alton Elementary School 207-394-2331 public PK-2
Central Community Elementary School 207-285-0325 public PK-5
Katahdin Elementary School 207-365-4285 public PK-5
Glenburn Elementary School 207-947-8769 public PK-8
Dr. Lewis S. Libby School 207-827-2252 public PK-8 Website
Kingman Elementary School 207-765-2500 public PK-5 Website
Penobscot Christian School 207-947-2704 private PK-12 Website
Eddington School 207-843-6010 public PK-1 Website
Bangor Christian Schools 207-947-7356 private PK-12 Website
Greenville Consolidated School 207-695-2666 public KG-12
Brownville Elementary School 207-965-8184 public 3-4
Penquis Valley Middle/High School 207-943-7346 public 5-12
Sedomocha Elementary School 207-564-6535 public PK-4
Piscataquis Community Elementary School 207-876-4301 public PK-6
Milo Elementary School 207-943-2122 public PK-2 Website
Ella P. Burr School 207-794-3014 public PK-3
Downeast School 207-941-6240 public PK-3
Mary Snow School 207-941-6290 public 4-5
Veazie Community School 207-947-6573 public PK-8
Mattanawcook Jr. High School 207-794-8935 public 4-8
Indian Island School 207-827-4285 public KG-8
Enfield Station School 207-732-4141 public PK-5
Lee/Winn School 207-290-4992 public PK-4
Opal Myrick Elementary School 207-746-3511 public PK-4
Granite Street School 207-723-6426 public PK-5
Helen S Dunn Elementary School 207-826-2000 public PK-8
Asa C Adams School 207-866-2151 public PK-5
Alton Elementary School 207-394-2331 public PK-2
Old Town Elementary School 207-827-1544 public KG-5
Central Community Elementary School 207-285-0325 public PK-5
Katahdin Elementary School 207-365-4285 public PK-5
Glenburn Elementary School 207-947-8769 public PK-8
Dr. Lewis S. Libby School 207-827-2252 public PK-8 Website
Kingman Elementary School 207-765-2500 public PK-5 Website
Kidspeace-Millinocket 207-723-6813 private 2-10 Website
Penobscot Christian School 207-947-2704 private PK-12 Website
Stillwater Academy 207-922-4732 private 1-12 Website
Eddington School 207-843-6010 public PK-1 Website
Bangor Christian Schools 207-947-7356 private PK-12 Website
Greenville Consolidated School 207-695-2666 public KG-12
Penquis Valley Middle/High School 207-943-7346 public 5-12
Sedomocha Middle School 207-564-6535 public 5-8
Piscataquis Community Secondary School 207-876-4625 public 7-12
Katahdin Middle/High School 207-365-4218 public 6-12
Stearns Junior-Senior High School 207-723-6430 public 6-12
Veazie Community School 207-947-6573 public PK-8
William S. Cohen School 207-941-6230 public 6-8
James F. Doughty School 207-941-6220 public 6-8
Hermon Middle School 207-848-4070 public 5-8
Caravel Middle School 207-848-3615 public 5-8
Mattanawcook Jr. High School 207-794-8935 public 4-8
Holbrook School 207-843-7769 public 5-8
Orono Middle School 207-866-2350 public 6-8
Indian Island School 207-827-4285 public KG-8
Hichborn Middle School 207-732-3113 public 6-8
Medway Middle School 207-746-3470 public 5-8
Mt. Jefferson Junior High School 207-290-4996 public 5-8
Helen S Dunn Elementary School 207-826-2000 public PK-8
Leonard Middle School 207-827-3900 public 6-8
Central Middle School 207-285-3177 public 6-8
Glenburn Elementary School 207-947-8769 public PK-8
Dr. Lewis S. Libby School 207-827-2252 public PK-8 Website
Kidspeace-Millinocket 207-723-6813 private 2-10 Website
Penobscot Christian School 207-947-2704 private PK-12 Website
Stillwater Academy 207-922-4732 private 1-12 Website
Nfi-Stetson Ranch School 207-647-4404 private 7-12 Website
Bangor Christian Schools 207-947-7356 private PK-12 Website
Greenville Consolidated School 207-695-2666 public KG-12
Penquis Valley Middle/High School 207-943-7346 public 5-12
Piscataquis Community Secondary School 207-876-4625 public 7-12
Foxcroft Academy 207-487-6092 private 9-12 Website
Katahdin Middle/High School 207-365-4218 public 6-12
Mattanawcook Academy 207-794-6711 public 9-12
Penobscot Valley High School 207-732-3111 public 9-12
Schenck High School 207-746-3511 public 9-12
Stearns Junior-Senior High School 207-723-6430 public 6-12
Old Town High School 207-827-3910 public 9-12
Central High School 207-285-3326 public 9-12
Orono High School 207-866-4916 public 9-12
Bangor High School 207-992-5500 public 9-12
Dexter Regional High School 207-924-5536 public 9-12
Brewer High School 207-989-4140 public 9-12
Hermon High School 207-848-4027 public 9-12
Lee Academy 207-738-2252 private 9-12 Website
Kidspeace-Millinocket 207-723-6813 private 2-10 Website
John Bapst Memorial High School 207-947-0313 private 9-12 Website
Penobscot Christian School 207-947-2704 private PK-12 Website
Stillwater Academy 207-922-4732 private 1-12 Website
Nfi-Stetson Ranch School 207-647-4404 private 7-12 Website
Bangor Christian Schools 207-947-7356 private PK-12 Website

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