Bowdoinham Amenities
Bowdoinham is a rural community on Merrymeeting Bay, with a central village located on the banks of the Cathance River in Sagadahoc County, Maine. People here are friendly and community oriented. The town has a wide variety of entrepreneurial businesses, many of which have listings elsewhere on this website. Bowdoinham is well-known for its thriving farming and artisan communities, and recreational opportunities.
This page highlights why you might consider starting a business in Bowdoinham.
Centrally located while retaining its rural character
- Village center only 1.5 miles from I-295 exit
- Situated on Route 24 between Topsham and Richmond
- Close proximity to the following communities:
- Brunswick: 15 minutes
- Gardiner: 20 minutes
- Augusta: 25 minutes
- Lewiston: 30 minutes
- Portland: 35 minutes
- Low population density with large plots of open space/fields outside the village
Thriving local community
- Weekly Farmer’s Market, Saturdays, June ~ October
- Mailly Waterfront Park on the Cathance River for community events
- Longstanding local community event calendar:
- Open Farm/Studio Day
- Celebrate Bowdoinham
- Ice & Smelt Festival
- Bowdoinham Guild of Artisans Holiday Sale
- Free Summer Sunday Concert Series
- Strong local non-profit organizations
- Bowdoinham Food Pantry
- Merrymeeting Arts Center
- Friends of Merrymeeting Bay
- Bowdoinham Community Development Initiative
- Bowdoinham Historical Society
- Bowdoinham Public Library
- Beloved K-5 school - Bowdoinham Community School
Supportive Infrastructure
- Outstanding Public Works Department
- Fire Department
- Curb side trash pick-up
- Broadband internet available
- Three phase electricity available
- Town water available in central Bowdoinham
- Five County Credit Union virtual branch
- Co-working space
- In town childcare center
Growing village
- Walkable village with growing sidewalk footprint
- Prime property available on Main Street and other locations
- Example desired businesses:
- Bakery
- Cafe with breakfast
- Retail – sundry gifts and craft items
- Retail – clothing sales
- Retail – hardware store
- Light Manufacturing
Access to recreation
- Motorized boat launch and ADA compliant paddle put-in to the Cathance River, connecting to Merrymeeting Bay
- Canoe and kayak storage rentals at Mailly Waterfront Park
- Boat slips and moorings available
- Plans for development of the Merrymeeting Trail, a 30 mile walking/bike path that will connect Brunswick to Augusta and run through Bowdoinham village
- Multiple conserved walking trails
- Skate Park in the village
Community Development Advisory Committee - 2023