winterport

A small town up north, usually full of misunderstood children who can often be spotted running on the tops of elementary or middle school buildings. Where deer run loose through roads, dragging their leashes behind and where mosquitoes the size of men, pick up young children and carry them away. Full of very many exciting creatures such as squirrels or chipmunks running into, through, or around trees while often missing the chance to actually climb up them. It is the last place in Winter where a port is located, and possess a very refined section of historic houses. Winterport is usually referred to as “The small town”, or “Village”, but small villages are often known to carry with them the perks of society.

Winterport, Maine is a town of Population about 3,600 people, located about 20 minutes from Bangor. Named for its harbor, which generally remained free of ice in the winter, and so became a popular terminus for trade and shipping during winter, as most other harbors were frozen over. Winertport has a total area of 37.1 square miles, of which 35.6 square miles is land, and 1.5 square miles of it is water. Winterport is bounded by the Penobscot river.