674 Main Rd N
Hampden, ME 04444
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Hampden is a town on the Penobscot River estuary in Penobscot County Maine, which is part of the Bangor MSA. The Penobscot River forms the east border of the town for just over six miles. The Sowadabscook Stream is the outlet for three ponds and its rushing water allowed for much needed water power early in the settlement of the town. This wealth of available water was very attractive to early settlers on Massachusetts’ frontier. Long before the settlement of Hampden, the native people named places for characteristics that they observed in their natural surroundings. Hampden has been described as perhaps, the most famous of the old towns of the county - famous by reason of its antiquity, its favorable situation upon the Penobscot, and the historical events which occurred within it during the last war with Great Britain. Hampden serves as the common bond as having ties to US Vice President, Hannibal Hamlin, renowned author Stephen King, MLB player Mike Bordick, and NASCAR driver Ricky Craven. Hampden is widely known for being one of the best places in Maine to raise a family and it is continuing to expand its economic base. The biggest expansion have been the development of the 132 acre Hampden Business & Commerce Park, which is a $3.5 million investment to create space suitable for light industrial manufacturing, distribution companies, wholesaling, commercial businesses, office space, and other uses. These businesses should thrive since Hampden is crossed by Interstate 95, U.S. Route 1A and U.S. Route 202, as well as Maine State Route 9 and Maine State Route 69. Over the years Hampden has become a thriving, prosperous town while it has enjoys continued growth. The people who live in the town today share the love of physical setting, in a rich historical heritage, and an attitude of working and living for today. Hampden is located in Penobscot County which is home to the largest metropolitan area north of Portland. It boasts the scenic beauty of its countryside with the urban amenities of county seat, Bangor. Bangor is the largest market town, distribution center, transportation hub and media center in a five-county area. Bangor plays host to a number of festivals and events having a wide ranges of venues, restaurants and shopping attractions. Museums include The University of Maine Museum of Art, Maine Discovery Museum, The Cole Land Transportation Museum, The Bangor Symphony Orchestra, The Penobscot Theatre Company and The Collins Center for the Arts. The Cross Insurance Center is the home of half of University of Maine Basketball home games. The center is a 5,800 seat multi purpose center that can hold up to 8,500 people for concerts and is directly across from the Hollywood Casino Bangor and Bangor harness racing track.