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Blaine, Maine

Blaine, Maine

Potato country with Big Rock views

Overview

Blaine stretches along Route 1 with sweeping agricultural vistas and easy access to nearby Mars Hill services. The town shares Big Rock Mountain with neighboring communities, providing winter skiing and year-round landmark views. Riders use Blaine as a launch pad for County-wide sled and ATV loops, and sunrise drives on US-1 show off open skies toward New Brunswick.

Key Facts

Population 650
Region Aroostook
County Aroostook
Founded 1874
Nearest City Mars Hill (5 minutes)

What Blaine Is Known For

Blaine Local Highlights

Agriculture
Potatoes, grains, and canola dominate the local landscape.
Big Rock proximity
Skiing and hiking minutes away in Mars Hill.
Trail access
ITS routes connect Blaine to the broader County sled network.
Sunrise views
Wide eastern horizons that glow over harvested fields.

Things to Do

1
Ski or ride Big Rock
Hit the slopes in winter; hike the mountain in summer.
2
Scenic drives
Follow US-1 for sunrise over fields and into Canada-border views.
3
Snowmobile loops
Use local trails to reach Bridgewater, Mars Hill, and Westfield; see the /guides/snowmobiling-guide for etiquette and maps.
4
Farm-season visits
Stop at roadside stands during harvest or pair with the /guides/farm-visits itinerary.

Living in Blaine

Blaine offers rural County living with groceries, schools, and clinics in nearby Mars Hill or Presque Isle. Farming anchors the local economy, and winter brings blowing snow across open fields, so plan for drift-prone roads.

Weather & Seasons

summer

Mild, 65-78 F

winter

Very cold, -15 to 15 F with frequent snow

spring

Cool, 35-55 F

fall

Crisp, 40-58 F with field-to-horizon foliage

Local Wildlife & Nature

Canada geese and cranes in harvested fields Deer moving between hedgerows Ruffed grouse along woodlot edges

How to Get There

Located on US-1 between Bridgewater and Mars Hill; Route 95 (Trans-Canada) nearby via local crossings.

Satellite preview shows the approximate town outline to help you get oriented before you arrive.

Satellite preview

Blaine outline

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do residents shop?

Daily errands are handled in [Mars Hill](/towns/mars-hill), five minutes north, with bigger-box options in Presque Isle about 20 minutes away.

How close is the border?

NB crossings at Bridgewater or Houlton are short drives; bring passports and check hours during harvest season.

Nearby Towns

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Aroostook Region Seasonal Guide Wildlife & Nature