62 Davenport St.,
Milford
(207) 827-2072
milfordmaine.org

Population: 3,007

Area: 45.8 square miles

Distance from Bangor: 13.8 miles

Median home price: $89,000

Median household income: $39,500

Fire (non-emergency): (207) 827-6164

School Department: (207) 827-2252 x 116

James Underwood,
Superintendent of Schools
13 School Street, Milford

Located along the Penobscot River, above the City of Old Town, Milford is located thirteen miles north-northeast of Bangor. Like many other communities along the river, Milford’s early growth was a function of the need for water production.

Milford retained an important role in the production of waterpower, becoming one of the important sites for Bangor HydroElectric Company’s local hydropower production. The town is a popular location for the residences of those employed in the Old Town area.

History

Incorporated in 1835, Milford is located along the Penobscot River, above the city of Old Town. Like many of the other communities along the river, Milford’s early growth was a function of the need for waterpower. Milford retained an important role in the production of waterpower for the general needs of the area, becoming one of the important sites for Bangor Hydro-Electric Company’s local hydropower production. The town has also become a bedroom community of the greater Bangor area, as well as a popular location for the residences of many of those employed in Old Town.