{"id":18395,"date":"2020-11-25T11:30:54","date_gmt":"2020-11-25T16:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/?page_id=18395"},"modified":"2022-10-15T17:20:28","modified_gmt":"2022-10-15T21:20:28","slug":"porter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/oxford\/porter\/","title":{"rendered":"Porter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Welcome to Porter!<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"18493\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18493\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2020\/11\/141003069-Copy-280x210-1.jpg\" alt=\"Paronsfield-Porter Covered Bridge\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2020\/11\/141003069-Copy-280x210-1.jpg 280w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2020\/11\/141003069-Copy-280x210-1-105x79.jpg 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,280px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"image-attribution\">Maine An Encyclopedia<\/span>Paronsfield-Porter Covered Bridge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Porter,_Maine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikipedia<\/a>, &#8220;The land was once territory of Pequawket, the Abenaki village at what is now Fryeburg. It was purchased from the Massachusetts General Court in September 1795 by Dr. Aaron Porter of Biddeford and others.&#8221;\u00a0 &#8220;Porter became noted for its orchards. Outlets of ponds provided sites for mills, with the best water power on the Ossipee River at Kezar Falls, where part of the village lies in Parsonsfield. The town had numerous sawmills, a gristmill, furniture factory, bobbin factory and a boot and shoe factory. In 1870, the population was 1,104.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h4>Activities<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mainetrailfinder.com\/trails\/trail\/bald-ledge-preserve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Bald Ledge Trail<\/strong><\/a> <em><em>Danforth Ln, Porter, ME 04068<\/em><\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This 1.2-mile trail to the summit of Bald Ledge offers beautiful views of nearby lakes and forest, and is a favorite among local hikers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/teencamp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Maine Teen Camp <\/strong><\/a><em>481 Brownfield Rd, Porter, ME 04068 | (800) 752-CAMP<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Nestled between two lakes and rolling hills, this camp is the only accredited camp specifically for teenagers to have a device-free, meaningful, and fun summer experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MarvelousMerrifieldFarm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Merrifield Farm Stand<\/strong><\/a> <em><em>Rte 25, Porter, ME 04068 | (207) 205-5263<\/em><\/em>\n<figure id=\"15066\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15066\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2020\/08\/fall.jpeg\" alt=\"DownEast Fall\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2020\/08\/fall.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2020\/08\/fall-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2020\/08\/fall-105x105.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2020\/08\/fall-32x32.jpeg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,225px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fall Foliage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>A classic Maine farm stand seasonally offering the best local produce, maple syrup, honey, preserves, ice cream, and more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.moonsetfarms.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Moonset Farm<\/strong><\/a> <em>756 Spec Pond Rd, Porter, ME 04068 | (207) 625-7733<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Local farm offering premium-quality meats, as well as a unique focus on floral arrangements, including a flower farm-share and wedding packages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Porter-Parsonsfield_Bridge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Parsonsfield-Porter Covered Bridge<\/strong><\/a> <em>51 Kezar Mountain Rd, Parsonsfield, ME 04047<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This fine example of an old covered bridge, one of the few remaining in Maine, spans the Ossipee River between Porter and Parsonsfield just east of Route 160.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/parsonsfieldporterhistorical.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Parsonsfield-Porter Historical Society &amp; Museum<\/strong><\/a> <em>92 Main St, Porter, ME 04068<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This historical society maintains a house in Porter filled with artifacts of local history, and also maintains several historical sites around town.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Porter_Old_Meetinghouse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Porter Old Meetinghouse<\/strong><\/a> <em>Old Meetinghouse Rd, Porter, ME 04068<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This meetinghouse building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, showcases architecture from the early 1800s and holds an important place in Porter&#8217;s history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Dining<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/goodhealthcafeme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Good Health Farm Store and Community Classes<\/strong><\/a> <em>504 Ossipee Trail, Porter, ME 04068 | (207) 625-9074<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Fabulous health food store with a focus on local produce and their own goats&#8217; milk products!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Additional dining options can be found in nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/oxford\/hiram\/hiram-dining\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Hiram<\/strong><\/a>, as well as just across the York County line in Cornish and Parsonsfield.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Lodging<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Lodging options are available in nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/oxford\/hiram\/hiram-lodging\/\"><strong>Hiram<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/oxford\/brownfield\/brownfield-lodging\/\"><strong>Brownfield<\/strong><\/a>, as well as just across the York County line in <strong>Cornish<\/strong> and <strong>Parsonsfield<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Shops &amp; Services<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blueberrybasket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Blueberry Basket<\/strong><\/a> <em>193 Spectacle Pond Rd, Porter ME 04068 | (207) 490-3919<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Great little gift shop offering all-things-Maine, especially blueberries! Available goodies include soap, chocolates, candles, decorations, and more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/goodhealthcafeme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Good Health Farm Store and Community Classes<\/strong><\/a> <em>504 Ossipee Trail, Porter, ME 04068 | (207) 625-9074<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Fabulous health food store with a focus on local produce and their own goats&#8217; milk products!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stewart&#8217;s Bargain Barn<\/strong> <em>89-99 Cross Rd, Porter, ME 04068 | (207) 625-8151<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>A great place to find deals on furniture, doors, windows, and all sorts of other odds and ends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/oxford\/\">Return to Oxford County Lakes Page<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Porter! 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