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An area with Maine's highest mountain, largest lake and largest college, Katahdin/Moosehead offers a wonderful area to live for the lover of the outdoors.
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 KATAHDIN/MOOSEHEAD REGION at a Glance
Counties:
Penobscot, Piscataquis
Area:
7362 sq. mi.
Major towns and cities:
Augusta, Waterville, Winslow
Largetst Employers:
Eastern Maine Healthcare, MBNA,
Shop 'N Save Supermarkets, Dexter Shoe
 PENOBSCOT COUNTY
Population:
144,919
Average house price:
Bangor $74,300; Brewer $78,500
Average rental price:
Two bedroom $489
PISCATAQUIS COUNTY
Population:
17,235
Average house price
$64,217
Average rental price:
Two bedroom $489
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This region consists of two counties, Penobscot and Piscataquis.
Penobscot County is named for the Penobscot river, which is famous
for its great whitewater rafting.
One of Maine's largest cities, Bangor is located in Penobscot County.
It hosts a civic center, Bangor International Airport, and is the regional center for medical facities. Another Penoboscot town, Orono, is home to the
University of Maine's primary campus.
In the Census special section, you can find data on Pebobscot County
Home to Baxter State Park and Maine's highest mountain, Katahdin, Piscataquis County has a low population (17,000) and is heavily rural. Katahdin marks one end of the Appalachian
Trail and is the central point of Baxter State Park, a 202,064 acre
park established in 1930 to preserve a slice of Maine's wilderness
for generations. Along with the Moosehead Lake area, this region
offers much in terms of scenery and outdoor recreation.
In the Census special section, you can find data on Piscataquis County
In the Travel section, you can read more about the Katahdin/Moosehead region
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