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Home to the state capitol of Augusta, the Kenebec region also offers a great variety of sporting, educational and cultural activities.
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 KENNEBEC REGION at a Glance
Counties:
Kennebec, Somerset
Area:
4795 sq. mi.
Largetst Employers:
Maine State Government, Maine General
Health
 KENNEBEC COUNTY
Population:
117,114
Major towns and cities:
Augusta, Waterville, Winslow
Average house price:
$88,801
Average rental price:
Two bedroom $507
SOMERSET COUNTY
Population:
50,888
Major towns and cities:
Skowhegan, Fairfield, Madison
Average house price
$59,150
Average rental price:
Two bedroom $489
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The Kennebec Region consists of Kennebec and Somerset Counties.
Augusta, one of the smallest state capitals with just 18,000 people, is found in Kennebec County and has many cultural attractions including the Maine State Museum, the State House and the Blaine House. In nearby
Waterville, you will find Colby College, a well-known private liberal
arts college.
In the Census special section, you can find data on Kennebec County
Somerset County is Maine's second largest county in size, and borders
on the north with Canada. Covered mostly by forest, Somerset county
is renowned for its whitewater rafting.
Recreational activities abound in the Kennebec region. There are beautiful
lakes and fast whitewater rafting rivers. In the winter, snowmobilers
congregate in Jackman, which in on the Interconnecting Trail System.
In the Census special section, you can find data on Somerset County
In the Travel section, you can read more about the Kennebec region
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