Dennysville
Dennysville,
settled in 1786 and incorporated in 1818, lies along the
bank of the picturesque Dennys River. The town is steeped
in a history of logging, shipbuilding, and small mills that
took advantage of the riverflow.
The
Lincoln House (1787) is on the National Register of Historic
Places. You can visit Soldiers Monument (1916), Old
Dennysville Academy (c 1846), the Congregational Church (1843),
Lincoln Memorial Library (1913), and the old cemetery. Or
you can enjoy the architecture of old homes along the main
street.
Spend
some time at The
Beacon Cottages and Event Center or in
a restored farmhouse, Hardscrabble
Farm Vacation Rental,
located right
along US Rt. 1.
The Dennys River by Pat
McCabe
Outdoor
enthusiasts can enjoy watching bald eagles and ospreys feeding
in the Dennys River and observe other birds such as kingfishers,
loons, cormorants, and a variety of ducks. The Dennys River
is one of six Maine Rivers that are home to the Atlantic
Salmon.
Kayak
in the protected waters of Dennys Bay or enjoy a short trip
down the Hardscrabble Stream. Start at the Route 1
bridge near the Pembroke line and extend your trip into
the bay to watch seals. You can canoe the length of the
picturesque river (seasonal) starting from Route 191 at
Meddybemps Lake and finishing above the waterfalls at the
Route 86 bridge. 
Other
local events include an Independence Day Parade, public
suppers (monthly at the EDM Youth Center), a Memorial Day
service, and weekly Beano games.
Lady
Slippers
Copyright
Alana Ranney