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Seacoast > Orr's Island This island is located on the coast of Maine about 10 miles south of Brunswick, Maine heading south on Route 24. It is part of the Town of Harpswell. The island is almost 5 miles long and less than one mile wide. It is located about 47 miles from Portland, Maine. Orr's Island is located between Great Island (to the north) and Bailey Island (to the south) and is connected by Route 24 which runs north - south.
See http://community.curtislibrary.com/hhs/history/townhist.htm.
Cribstone Bridge. This unique bridge was built in the 1920's and joined Orr's Island and Bailey Island - spanning Will's Gut. It was made of granite stone slabs quarried in Yarmouth and Pownal, Maine. It is the only bridge like it in the world and is now a historical site. A newer bridge has since replaced it. (see the picture at right). Lowell's Cove. Located on the southeastern shoreline of Orr's Island. Bailey Island. This island is located just south of Orr's Island. Some nice scenery and views.
Casco Bay Lines Nature Cruise. Takes place at noon-time. Runs from end of July to Labor Day. Catch the ride on the northern tip of Bailey Island near the public boat ramp and Cooks Lobster House. H2Outfitters -
Kayak Tours and Lessons Art Galleries and Studios in Harpswell and on Harpswell Islands List of Things to Do - By Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine Community Events Calendar by the Harpswell Anchor Orr's-Bailey Yacht Club
From I-285 take the Topsham exit. Continue on to Route 1. Take the first exit at Cooks Corner. Take Route 24 South. It is about 12 miles to Orr's Island. You will pass over Great Island to get to Orr's Island.
Map of Harpswell Including Orr's Island Map of Harpswell, Maine by Harpswell Festival Casco Bay Chart by BoatMaine.US Harpswell Heritage Land Trust Map of Midcoast Maine by MaineGuide.com
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Harpswell, Maine Business Association Town of Harpswell's Official Website Harpswell Heritage Land Trust
Little Island Motel Orr's Island Camping
Cook's Lobster House Salt Cod
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The Pearl of Orr's Island: A Story of the Coast of Maine
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 Cribstone Bridge, Orr's Island
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