New Harbor, Maine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
New Harbor, Maine
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View from Shaws Wharf
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 New Harbor, Maine
Location in Maine
New Harbor, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Lincoln |
| Town | Bristol |
| Elevation | 40 ft (10 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04554
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| GNIS feature ID | 572116 |
| Website | www.newharbormaine.org |
New Harbor is a small scenic coastal village in the town of Bristol, in Lincoln County, Maine, United States. In 2019, the town of Bristol, and in-turn New Harbor was a finalist in the Reader's Digest award for "America's Nicest Place." Bristol and New Harbor were also nominated for and won the "Nicest Place in Maine Award" by Reader's Digest. In New Harbor you will find famous scenic historical sites such as the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, which is found on the back of the Maine state quarter, and Fort William Henry. New Harbor also sports a large white sand public beach known as Pemaquid Beach, that sits on the calm Atlantic waters of Johns Bay.
The village's lobster fishermen and "Back Cove" were featured on an episode of the Discovery Channel's Sunrise Earth. The community was also used as a filming location for the 1999 film Message in a Bottle, with some scenes filmed at Shaw's Wharf. In 1922 the silent film The Seventh Day, starring Richard Barthelmess, was filmed in New Harbor.
One cannot forget the endless hiking and nature preserves that are available for public exploration. One such important public Wildlife Refuge is the Rachel Carson Salt Pond Preserve in New Harbor. One can go for a 1.1-mile walk on the 78-acre Salt Pond Preserve, which starts on the north side of Route 32 along the shore and ventures West into the preserve's woods. Activities include hiking and climbing as well as coastal activities such as tidal pool searching and sea glass gathering. The Rachel Carson Salt Pond Preserve was one of legendary scientist and environmentalist Rachel Carson's favorite spots, and inspired some of the research for her book, The Edge of the Sea.
Notable residents
- Benjamin Bates IV
- Slaid Cleaves
- Thomas Drummond (judge)
- John Gyles
- Marcus Hanna (lighthouse keeper)
- Robert Livingston Ireland Jr.
- Cabot Lyford, sculptor
- William North
- Elizabeth Upham Yates
Images for kids
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Bristol Fire Chief Paul Leeman Jr. oversees the Pemaquid Beach pavilion training burn Sunday, Oct. 20. (Photo courtesy Lara Sargent)
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Local firefighters receive directions from Bristol Fire Chief Paul Leeman, Jr before the training burn of the Pemaquid Beach pavilion.
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A firefighter atop the Damariscotta ladder truck directs a stream of water onto the Pemaquid Beach pavilion during a training exercise Sunday, Oct. 20. (Photo courtesy John Roberts)
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An aerial view of the Pemaquid Beach pavilion training burn as it nears the end. (Photo courtesy Capt. Chris Hilton, Damariscotta Fire Department)
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The beach dunes and the water beyond the remains of the Pemaquid Beach pavilion.
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The beach dunes and the water beyond the remains of the Pemaquid Beach pavilion.
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View toward entry and breezeway of new Pemaquid Beach pavilion.
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View toward snack shack and south terrace of Pemaquid Beach pavilion.
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View from the above southeast corner looking over the snack shack and pavilion event space.
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A red cedar pergola and flying seagulls adorn the front entrance of the new Pemaquid Beach Pavilion. Construction on the pavilion wrapped Friday, May 15.
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The new Pemaquid Beach Pavilion on Tuesday, May 19.
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A view of the new Pemaquid Beach Pavilion from the boardwalk, Tuesday, May 19.
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A view from the rear of the pavilion looking out towards Johns Bay over the white sands and the long boardwalk.
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The new Pemaquid Beach Pavilion at Pemaquid Beach overlooking Johns Bay.
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The aftermath of a fire at the Sea Gull Shop, at Pemaquid Point, on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Firefighters were able to save a neighboring house (right).
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The aftermath of a fire at the Sea Gull Shop, at Pemaquid Point, on Wednesday, Sept. 9.
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The remains of the Sea Gull Shop at Pemaquid Point after a fire early Wednesday, Sept. 9.
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Flames shoot skyward as firefighters battle a blaze at the Sea Gull Shop, at Pemaquid Point, early Wednesday, Sept. 9. (Photo courtesy Jeri Pendleton)
