The Midcoast Area include the small coastal towns of Lincolnville, Northport, Bayside, Belfast, Searsport and Stockton Springs. Cape Jellison boasts the Fort Point Light House. These towns are nestled on the rocky coast of Maine in the Penobscot Bay Region and are steeped in history and charm. We like to think that "we have it all", admittedly there are some things we don't have - traffic jams, strip malls, huge chain stores and mile after mile of fast-food restaurants. We can, however, offer miles of two-lane rural roads with spectacular vistas: quiet walks along waterfronts; locally owned, independent and unusal stores; cruises and sailboat rides; the best ice cream in Maine; a year-round theater company, fabulous coffee; one of the finest marine museums on the east coast, Penobscot Marine Museum; and a tasty assortment of dining opportunites. The corridor between the bridges from Belfast to the soon to open new Penobscot Bay Narrows Bridge and Observatory in Prospect offers unique shops and businesses. We encourage you to visit and vacation, once you do, you'll never want to leave, and if you do leave, you will long to come back, again an again!

Whether you are a young family wanting to raise your children in a safe, friendly community; a business owner looking for reliable, hardworking employees; an artist seeking a creative environment in which to work; or a retired person wanting to connect with a vibrant, caring community, the Belfast area can meet your needs.

Housing options include everything from rural farmhouses and acreage; apartments in downtowns; classic in-town homes; centuries-old traditional Maine homes; condominiums and townhouses; and retirement and assisted living communities.

Education provided to the area include basically three public school districts. Additionally, there is are private schools(K-8), technical schools and higher education like the University of Maine at the Hutchinson Center located in Belfast.

The population of Waldo County is approximately 36,000 people, spread over 730 square miles. The most populated towns are Belfast (county seat), Lincolnville, Searsport, and Winterport. More than half of the county has a population density of fewer than 100 people per square mile.

We welcome you to come visit the area! In the Spring the apple blossoms are beautiful. Summer nights are long and gorgeous and native strawberries are a treat. Farm stands and fresh vegetables grown here are available for you! Lobsters and clams steeped in butter await you! Schooners, Windjammers, cruise ships, lobster boats and tugboats are in the harbors. Late summer offers Maine Blueberries baked in pies and tarts and the smell of freshly mowed hay is in the air. Fall is brisk and vibrant with the colors of the autumn leaves and crisp fresh Maine apples are in season. Winter offers snowy fields and hills for all ages to romp and play! Cross Country sking, sledding and sleigh rides make for fun filled days and weekends! Come to Waldo County, where we truly can boast we live up to the state of Maine's motto "The Way Life Should Be."