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Sunset over Pleasant Lake in Casco, Maine
Just off the beaten path, is the charming village of Casco. Originally a part of Raymondtown, which later became the Town of Raymond, Casco was officially incorporated in March 1841.
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Surrounding the town green is the Casco Public Library, Post Office, Community Center, Grange Hall and Casco Village Church. Within walking distance on Meadow Road (Route 121) is Pear’s Ice Cream and Hoagie Shop plus the Casco AG Food Store. And a short distance away on Lord Hill Road, off of Mayberry Hill Road, is the Baker’s Dozen bakery. Stop by for a sample of Eunice Long’s blueberry pie or molasses cookies. They’re yummy.
Within the town’s boundaries you’ll find Coffee Pond, Crescent Lake, Dumpling Pond, Hog Meadow Pond, Dr. Johnson’s Pond, Mill Pond, Owl Pond, Parker Pond, Pleasant Lake, Sebago Lake Thomas Pond and Thompson Lake. The lakes and ponds were once home to shook shingle mills, a box factory and saw mills. Hancock Lumber, which started near Pleasant Lake, continues today as a leading lumber company in the area.
Crooked River winds its way through town to Sebago Lake State Park. Fly fishing is excellent on the river.
Casco Days, a hometown event since 1935, always occurs the last Saturday in July in Casco Days Park and includes fireworks, a midway, road race and two parades. Community camaraderie is always evident at this summer event. In late September the annual Maine Lakes Brew Fest at Point Sebago Resort features 25-30 brewers plus live entertainment.
This is a quiet town where you can swim, canoe, boat and fish in the lakes, enjoy a horseback ride at Carousel Horse Farm, hike at Mayberry Hill Preserve, taste some wine at Blacksmiths Winery, golf at Point Sebago Resort, cross-country ski or snowmobile on trails throughout the area or enjoy spectacular sunsets from Quaker Ridge.
While visiting and playing, make time to check out some lakefront property in the area. Click on the green box above to learn more about waterfront properties for sale, including traditional Maine cabins and cottages.
Casco Town Office, 635 Meadow Road, Casco 04015
www.cascomaine.org, 207.627.4515, fax: 207.627.4180
Incorporated 1841
Square miles: 32.9
Population: 4,000
2010 Tax Rate: $9.25/thousand
Fire/Police/Ambulance: 911
Non-emergency—Fire, police, rescue: 207.893.2810
Casco Public Library: 207.627.4541
Casco Recreation Department: 207.627.4515, ext. 212
MSAD 61, Lake Region School District: 207.693.5194
Boat Launch: Pleasant Lake
Public Beaches: Pleasant Lake, Sebago Lake State Park (fee), Crescent Lake (residents only)
Playgrounds: Libby Road, Casco Public Library, Crooked River Elementary School**Not available during school hours