Welcome to Jonesport, Maine Online. Also known as Jonesport, America because it is the only town known to have the name Jonesport on the continent of North America.
Jonesport is a small fishing village, located in the heart of "Down East" along Maine's rugged coast. with a population of approximately 1500 people living here year round. In the summer, the population increases as people arrive for the season to open their homes and camps.
There is a newly built medical center, dentist office, an elementary and high school, two banks, several bed and breakfasts, a restaurant that is open on a seasonal basis, a pizza shop, where you can get pizza to go. You can also get subs, grinders, hoagies, or however you refer to them. There is a small restaurant that opens early for breakfast. where the local fishermen eat. The fishermen are up between 3 and 6AM depending on what they are fishing for and how far out they are going. We have a grocery store, post office, several antique shops, and a gift shop open during the summer months. There is a small home bakery, and a newly renovated library with high speed computers available. Plus, there is a new 16000 square foot grocery store being built. There are also boat tours available.
In the spring, as the snow melts we get into what we refer to as "Mud Season". During the latter part of spring the pussy willows start to bloom, the spring peepers start their calling, and the hummingbirds start making their way back from Central America. Then comes summer with all of its activities. Including the 4th of July celebration, with the area beauty pageants, a parade, the worlds fastest lobster boat races, and a recently added feature: The Worlds fastest Model Boat races held in an area lobster pound. In August, the barrens are blue with ripened blueberries and the harvesting begins culminating in the Blueberry Festival held in Machias, having craft vendors, food vendors, etc.; which lasts for two days.
Machias is the County Seat. and is approximately 20 miles from downtown Jonesport. There you will find several restaurants and banks, a grocery store, a drug store with a pharmacy, and a hospital. There are some florists and gift shops, and an organic food market. In the summer, the Down River Theater is open showcasing local talent.
Machias is also home of the University of Maine, Machias. It has a theater, art gallery, Stone Island Press, and more. It is also rated as one of the top four small Universities in the Country for English, and liberal arts. Located in a small town rural setting UMM is one of only four public Universities left in the entire country as classified by the Carnegie Foundation.. UMM has a very small campus that has dorms for residential students. It is available to commuter students as well. Environmentally friendly, UMM is the only one in the country.
Jonesport is an ideal location for artists, photographers, and people who want to leave the "rat race" of urban settings
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Where in the world are we?
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