Palmyra, Maine
Exit 157 farm country with ponds and easy shopping
Overview
Palmyra stretches from the Sebasticook River lowlands to the commercial strip on Route 2 at I-95. Beyond the stores and travel plazas are dairy farms, ponds, and trail corridors used by sleds and ATVs. Newport handles most services, while Palmyra keeps a rural pace just off the interstate.
Key Facts
Population 2,100
Region Maine Highlands
County Somerset
Founded 1807
Nearest City Newport (5 minutes)
Town Office
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What Palmyra Is Known For
Palmyra Local Highlights
Highway convenience
Quick on/off at I-95 with fuel, food, and lodging along Route 2.
Sebasticook Valley wetlands
Waterfowl habitat and quiet paddling spots along the Sebasticook.
Local golf destination
The Palmyra golf course and campground draw regional players each summer.
Things to Do
1
Play a round of golf
Walk the Palmyra course and stay at the adjoining campground.
2
Paddle the Sebasticook
Explore backwaters and watch for herons and eagles at dawn.
3
Ride the trail network
Use ITS and ATV connectors toward Pittsfield, Corinna, and St. Albans.
Living in Palmyra
Split personality town with shopping near the interstate and quiet homesteads on back roads. Most residents commute to Newport, Pittsfield, or Bangor.
Weather & Seasons
summer
Warm, 70-85 F
winter
Cold and snowy, 5-25 F
spring
Cool and muddy, 38-58 F
fall
Crisp, 45-62 F with bright foliage
How to Get There
Take I-95 exit 157 and follow Route 2; Bangor is 30 minutes east and Skowhegan 35 minutes west.
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Palmyra outline
Key Facts
Population
2,100
Region
Maine Highlands
County
Somerset
Founded
1807
Nearest City
Newport (5 minutes)
Town Office
Visit official website