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Midcoast

Region of Maine

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The Midcoast is a region of the U.S. state of Maine that includes the coastal counties of Knox, Lincoln, and Sagadahoc; most of Waldo and a small portion of Cumberland County. The region generally starts at Brunswick and extends north to Belfast The Midcoast is a popular tourist destination, and many people own summer homes in the region. The area includes much of Maine's rock-bound coast.

01Communities

Some notable communities within the Midcoast are listed below.

Name County Population (2020)
Bath Sagadahoc 10,676
Belfast Waldo 6,938
Boothbay Harbor Lincoln 5,031
Bowdoinham Sagadahoc 3,047
Brunswick Cumberland 21,756
Camden Knox 5,232
Damariscotta Lincoln 2,297
Newcastle Lincoln 1,848
Rockland Knox 6,936
Richmond Sagadahoc 3,522
Searsport Waldo 2,649
Topsham Sagadahoc 9,560
Thomaston Knox 4,250
Unity Waldo 2,292
Waldoboro Lincoln 5,154
Winterport Waldo 3,817
Wiscasset Lincoln 3,742
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