About the Area
Orono, Maine
The town of Orono (pop 10,500) is small, picturesque, and charming.
Orono is a classic college town, bordered by the Stillwater and
Penobscot Rivers and located eight miles from the city of Bangor. The
climate in the area ranges from an average of 10 degrees Fahrenheit in
the winter to 80 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer.
http://www.orono.org/
Bangor, Maine
Bangor (pop 31,000) is the third largest city in the state of Maine. The
city is the retail hub for central, eastern, and northern Maine, with
two indoor shopping malls and numerous shopping centers. Bangor offers
two major hospitals and an international airport (Bangor International
Airport). Bangor has been consistently ranked one of the most desirable
places to live for its natural beauty, safety, quality of life, and
affordability.
http://www.bgrme.org/
Central and Downeast Maine
Orono and Bangor are about a one-hour drive from some of the most
beautiful coastlines in the New England Region. Also nearby are many
lakes and mountains. The area boasts world-class skiing, sea-kayaking,
river-kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and whitewater rafting. Orono is a
two-hour drive from Portland, Maine's largest city.
http://maineguide.com/region/
New England Region
The New England region of the United States is made up of six states:
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and
Vermont. New England is known worldwide for its beautiful scenery and
charming atmosphere.
http://www.visitnewengland.com/
Travel Information
Bangor International Airport is the closest International Airport to
UMaine. Taxicab transport from the airport to UMaine is convenient and
takes only 15-20 minutes.
http://www.flybangor.com/
The Portland Jet Port in Portland,
Maine, is about a 2-hour drive from Bangor. The most convenient
transport from Portland to Bangor is by bus. Bus Terminals are
accessible by shuttle from the airport, and once in Bangor, taxicab
transport to UMaine is convenient.
Logan International Airport in Boston,
Massachusetts, is the largest international airport in the New England
Region. The most convenient transport from Boston to Bangor is by bus.
Bus Terminals are accessible by at the airport, and once in Bangor,
taxicab transport to UMaine is convenient.
Distances from Orono to Major Cities
| City |
Miles |
| Portland, ME |
132 |
| Boston |
240 |
| Hartford |
348 |
| New York |
450 |
| Montreal |
306 |
| Philadelphia |
556 |
| Quebec City |
236 |
| St. John |
163 |
| Washington, D.C. |
700 |
Maps of New England
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