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Harrison, Maine, “The Friendly Village,” is Nestled between Long Lake and Crystal Lake


Long Lake in Harrison is the gateway to activity on the water
“The friendly village” of Harrison is nestled between Long and Crystal Lakes. It is the epitome of a quaint small town in Maine.

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Old Home Days Celebrations are held the weekend following July 4th each year. Parades, carnival rides, entertainment, contests, barbecues, and fireworks are part of this annual event.Each August the Scribner’s Mill Preservation Society hosts a “Back to the Past” Celebration at the 1847 mill site. This mill was operated continuously by members of the Scribner family until 1962. The Harrison Historical Society operates a museum on 190 acres at the top of Haskell Hill Road.
During the summer months Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center, a 1936 Adirondack style building, offers an eclectic schedule of events for young and old.  Many famous people have performed at this summer venue.
A weekly farmers’ market is held on Front Street between the town office and Harrison Village Library on Fridays from spring to fall.
The first weekend of December, people flock to town for Christmas in Harrison. Parades, horse-drawn rides through town, children’s events, strolling carolers, craft fairs and lots of Christmas lights and cheer make this a fun event to start the season each year.
The Harrison Friendly Riders Snowmobile Club maintains trails throughout town. And the recreation department, which sponsors a variety of children’s programs in the summer, also maintains an ice rink on Long Lake.
Town beaches, a boat launch and marinas share some of the lakefront property, making it a place for all to enjoy. Harrison offers lake living along with peace and quiet.
Harrison Town Office, 20 Front Street, Harrison 04040
www.harrisonmaine.org, 207.583.2241, fax: 207.583.6240
Incorporated 1805
Named for principal landowner Harrison Gray Otis
Square miles: 36.5
Population: 2,315
2010 Tax Rate: $9.80/thousand
Fire/Police/Ambulance: 911
Non-emergency—Fire: 207.583.6011
Non-emergency—Rescue: 207.743.5933
Cumberland County Sheriff: 800.501.1111
Harrison Village Library: 207.583.2970
Bolsters Mills Village Library: 207.583.6421
Harrison Recreation Department: 207.583.2241
Harrison Elementary School: 207.583.2357
MSAD 17, Oxford Hills School District: 207.743.8972
Boat Launches: Crystal Lake, Long Lake
Public Beaches: Crystal Lake (residents only), Long Lake
Playgrounds: Crystal Lake Park, Field of Dreams, Harrison Elementary School*
Picnic Areas: Crystal Lake, Long Lake
*Not available during school hours

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