Unity
is a small picturesque town located in Waldo County that has a population of approximately 2,000 residents. The town was first settled in 1782 and named Twenty-five Mile Pond, but was later incorporated as “Unity” in 1804 due to the towns’ political “unity” as Democrats. Although small, the town of Unity has much to offer, including Unity College and the Unity Centre for the Performing Arts, which is a 200-seat theatre built in a 200-year-old barn. The town is also home to the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association and Common Ground Country Fair, which is a celebration of ecologically sustainable practices that draws over 50,000 visitors annually. Situated in beautiful Waldo County, Unity is in the heart of the mid-coast Maine region along scenic Penobscot Bay. This area is known for its authentic New England character and working port towns, quaint rural villages and peaceful farms. The scenery in Waldo County ranges from spectacular coastal views to sweeping mountain vistas. In addition, there are numerous historic landmarks, homes and buildings in Waldo County that tell the stories of this very historic region. Recreational activities are also numerous in Unity, including whitewater rafting on the Kennebec and Dead Rivers, canoeing, hiking and biking on back country roads and snowmobiling and snowshoeing in the wintertime.
Surrounding areas: Freedom, Maine (5.9 mi), Clinton, Maine (8.5 mi), Liberty, Maine (15.4 mi), Palermo, Maine (15.7 mi), Newport, Maine (15.9 mi), China Lake, Maine (17.4 mi), South China, Maine (18.9 mi)
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Unity Vacation Rentals
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Unity Weather & Climate
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The Central Coast of Maine, near Penobscot Bay, has a mild climate with an average annual snowfall of 59 inches and average annual rainfall of 48 inches. Generally summers are mild with temperatures rarely going above 80 degrees. Expect cool weather on most summer nights, especially along the coast where sea breezes can feel quite cool. The humidity level is usually of no consequence due to the mild temperatures. Winters in Maine are cold but not frigid. Snow melts frequently along the coast %u2013 winter enthusiasts will find more snow on the ground for longer periods of time inland. Ice storms are regular in winter and early spring, and rain is frequent in every month. Fog is common during Jun, Jul and Aug.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
28°F |
5°F |
4.09 in. |
38°F |
| February |
31°F |
7°F |
2.86 in. |
36°F |
| March |
41°F |
19°F |
4.57 in. |
38°F |
| April |
53°F |
30°F |
3.48 in. |
43°F |
| May |
66°F |
41°F |
3.72 in. |
49°F |
| June |
75°F |
51°F |
4.34 in. |
55°F |
| July |
80°F |
57°F |
2.88 in. |
59°F |
| August |
78°F |
55°F |
2.71 in. |
62°F |
| September |
70°F |
46°F |
3.96 in. |
57°F |
| October |
58°F |
35°F |
3.74 in. |
54°F |
| November |
45°F |
26°F |
4.49 in. |
52°F |
| December |
33°F |
13°F |
3.95 in. |
44°F |
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Unity Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Waterville Robert Lafleur airport (WVL) located about 17 miles west of Unity in Waterville, Maine, the Bangor International airport (BGR) located approximately 28 miles east of Unity in Bangor, Maine, the Augusta State airport (AUG) located roughly 30 miles southwest of Unity in Augusta, Maine, the Knox County Regional airport (RKD) located around 39 miles south of Unity in Rockland, Maine, the Hancock County Bar Harbor airport (BHB) located about 49 miles east of Unity in Bar Harbor, Maine, and finally the Auburn Lewiston Municipal airport (LEW) located approximately 60 miles southwest of Unity in Auburn / Lewiston, Maine.
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Unity Attractions
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| | | Water Parks |
| Odyssey Water Park | Trenton | ME | 49.0 mi. | | | Aquaboggan Water Slide | Saco | ME | 94.5 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Lakeview Golf Course | Burnham | ME | 6.9 mi. | | | Country View Golf Club | Brooks | ME | 11.4 mi. | | | Johnson W Parks Golf Course | Pittsfield | ME | 13.0 mi. | | | Pine Ridge Municipal Golf Center | Waterville | ME | 15.1 mi. | | | Palmyra Golf Course | Palmyra | ME | 15.9 mi. | | | Orchard View Golf Course | Newport | ME | 18.1 mi. | | | Waterville Country Club | Oakland | ME | 19.6 mi. | | | Natanis Golf Course | Vassalboro | ME | 19.9 mi. | | | Hampden Country Club | Hampden | ME | 21.9 mi. | | | Searsport Pines Golf Course | Searsport | ME | 23.1 mi. | | | Northport Golf Club | Northport | ME | 26.4 mi. | | | Lakewood Golf Course | Madison | ME | 26.9 mi. | | | Belgrade Lakes Golf Club | Belgrade Lakes | ME | 27.0 mi. | | | Dexter Municipal Golf Club | Dexter | ME | 28.4 mi. | | | Kenduskeag Valley Golf Club | Kenduskeag | ME | 28.7 mi. | | | Bangor Municipal Golf Course | Bangor | ME | 29.1 mi. | | | Western View Golf Club | Augusta | ME | 29.1 mi. | | | Bucksport Golf Club | Bucksport | ME | 29.3 mi. | | | Pine Hill Golf Club | Brewer | ME | 29.6 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Camden Snowbowl | Camden | ME | 30.8 mi. | | | Sugarloaf USA | Kingfield | ME | 46.9 mi. | | | Big Squaw | Greenville | ME | 60.0 mi. | | | Black Mountain | Rumford | ME | 60.1 mi. | | | Saddleback | Rangeley | ME | 68.8 mi. | | | Mount Abram | Locke Mills | ME | 69.0 mi. | | | Sunday River | Bethel | ME | 73.2 mi. | | | Shawnee Peak | Bridgton | ME | 78.3 mi. | | | Wildcat Mountain | Jackson | NH | 96.8 mi. | | | Balsams Wilderness | Dixville Notch | NH | 98.5 mi. | | | Bretton Woods | Twin Mountain | NH | 111.4 mi. | | | Waterville Valley | Waterville Valley | NH | 116.6 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Lake Saint George State Park | | ME | 14.6 mi. | | | Moose Point State Park | | ME | 23.2 mi. | | | Camden Hills State Park | | ME | 27.4 mi. | | | Fort Point State Park | | ME | 27.9 mi. | | | Damariscotta Lake State Park | | ME | 29.7 mi. | | | Owls Head State Park | | ME | 38.9 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| L.C. Bates Museum | Hinckley | ME | 15.5 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Farnsworth Art Museum | Rockland | ME | 36.8 mi. | (Art) |
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