Union
is located in Knox County along the mid-coast of Maine. This small town of approximately 2,000 is situated in the beautiful countryside, surrounded by peaceful rolling hills and lakes. It’s known for being home to one of Maine’s best agricultural fairs, which usually takes place between August 21st – 27th. The fair features carnival rides, food vendors, live entertainment, agricultural exhibits, harness racing, a demolition derby – even a watermelon seed-spitting contest. The Maine Wild Blueberry Festival takes place in Union at the same time as the fair. It’s great fun for the entire family. The town of Union lies in the heart of Maine’s central coast, which boasts 14 lighthouses, many islands and navigable harbors. Other activities in the area include fishing, boating, sailing, hiking, biking, antiquing, shopping, dining on delicious seafood (this area of the coast is famous for its lobsters.) Knox County was incorporated in 1860 and was the last county to be incorporated in the state of Maine. Rockland is the county seat and also includes the town of Camden, a popular summer destination.
Surrounding areas: Warren, Maine (6.5 mi), Jefferson, Maine (8.8 mi), Waldoboro, Maine (9.5 mi), Rockport, Maine (10.0 mi), Camden, Maine (10.2 mi), Thomaston, Maine (10.3 mi), Rockland, Maine (10.6 mi)
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Union Vacation Rentals
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Union Weather & Climate
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The southern coast of Maine near the Penobscot Bay has very comfortable summers and falls, cold winters with frequent thaws and late, changeable springs. Summers are mild to cool by most people%u2019s standards, with very few summer nights too warm and humid for sleeping. Autumn has the greatest number of sunny days along the coast and is perfect for fall sightseeing. Winters are cold, but not as severe as the northeastern part of the state along the Canadian border. The White Mountains, to the northwest, keep considerable snow from reaching the Portland area and also help moderate the temperature. Normal precipitation is remarkably uniform throughout the year. Winds are generally light with the strongest being in the months of March and November. Temperatures well below freezing are reported each year, and cold waves sometimes come along with strong winds. Blizzards are possible but infrequent in Maine.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
28°F |
9°F |
4.76 in. |
38°F |
| February |
31°F |
12°F |
3.43 in. |
36°F |
| March |
39°F |
22°F |
4.73 in. |
38°F |
| April |
50°F |
33°F |
4.74 in. |
44°F |
| May |
61°F |
43°F |
4.38 in. |
49°F |
| June |
70°F |
53°F |
3.80 in. |
55°F |
| July |
76°F |
59°F |
3.19 in. |
59°F |
| August |
74°F |
58°F |
2.90 in. |
62°F |
| September |
66°F |
50°F |
4.31 in. |
57°F |
| October |
56°F |
39°F |
4.79 in. |
54°F |
| November |
45°F |
29°F |
5.25 in. |
52°F |
| December |
34°F |
17°F |
4.98 in. |
44°F |
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Union Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Knox County Regional airport (RKD) located about 13 miles southeast of Union in Rockland, Maine, the Augusta State airport (AUG) located approximately 26 miles west of Union in Augusta, Maine, the Waterville Robert Lafleur airport (WVL) located roughly 29 miles northwest of Union in Waterville, Maine, the Bangor International airport (BGR) located around 46 miles northeast of Union in Bangor, Maine, the Hancock County Bar Harbor airport (BHB) located about 48 miles east of Union in Bar Harbor, Maine, the Auburn Lewiston Municipal airport (LEW) located approximately 51 miles west of Union in Auburn / Lewiston, Maine, and finally the Portland International Jetport airport (PWM) located roughly 64 miles southwest of Union in Portland, Maine.
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Union Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Palace Playland | Old Orchard Beach | ME | 73.0 mi. | | | Funtown Splashtown U.S.A. | Saco | ME | 76.2 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Odyssey Water Park | Trenton | ME | 47.4 mi. | | | Aquaboggan Water Slide | Saco | ME | 76.2 mi. | | | Water Country | Portsmouth | NH | 108.5 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Goose River Golf Club | Rockport | ME | 10.4 mi. | | | Rockland Golf Club | Rockland | ME | 10.6 mi. | | | Northport Golf Club | Northport | ME | 17.8 mi. | | | Wawenock Country Club | Walpole | ME | 23.3 mi. | | | Country View Golf Club | Brooks | ME | 24.6 mi. | | | Kennebec Heights Country Club | Farmingdale | ME | 24.6 mi. | | | Searsport Pines Golf Course | Searsport | ME | 24.6 mi. | | | Western View Golf Club | Augusta | ME | 25.5 mi. | | | Natanis Golf Course | Vassalboro | ME | 25.6 mi. | | | Castine Golf Club | Castine | ME | 26.4 mi. | | | Boothbay Country Club | Boothbay | ME | 28.1 mi. | | | Island Country Club | Sunset | ME | 28.5 mi. | | | Pine Ridge Municipal Golf Center | Waterville | ME | 29.3 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Camden Snowbowl | Camden | ME | 10.4 mi. | | | Black Mountain | Rumford | ME | 67.4 mi. | | | Sugarloaf USA | Kingfield | ME | 67.5 mi. | | | Mount Abram | Locke Mills | ME | 71.9 mi. | | | Shawnee Peak | Bridgton | ME | 72.2 mi. | | | Sunday River | Bethel | ME | 76.2 mi. | | | Saddleback | Rangeley | ME | 85.3 mi. | | | Big Squaw | Greenville | ME | 87.7 mi. | | | Wildcat Mountain | Jackson | NH | 94.7 mi. | | | Balsams Wilderness | Dixville Notch | NH | 110.1 mi. | | | Waterville Valley | Waterville Valley | NH | 112.0 mi. | | | Bretton Woods | Twin Mountain | NH | 112.3 mi. | | | Gunstock | Gilford | NH | 115.8 mi. | | | Loon Mountain | Lincoln | NH | 119.5 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Damariscotta Lake State Park | | ME | 8.8 mi. | | | Camden Hills State Park | | ME | 13.0 mi. | | | Lake Saint George State Park | | ME | 13.6 mi. | | | Owls Head State Park | | ME | 14.4 mi. | | | Moose Point State Park | | ME | 22.4 mi. | | | Fort Edgecomb State Park | | ME | 24.1 mi. | | | Fort Point State Park | | ME | 28.7 mi. | | | Peacock Beach State Park | | ME | 28.9 mi. | | | Tacoma Lakes State Park | | ME | 32.5 mi. | | | Reid State Park | | ME | 36.6 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Farnsworth Art Museum | Rockland | ME | 11.1 mi. | (Art) | | L.C. Bates Museum | Hinckley | ME | 37.3 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) |
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