Historic Maps

Lincoln County Planner Bob Faunce gave a visual presentation at the Bremen Selectmen's meeting November 20 on historic population growth patterns in town.  Using a series of maps from the 1890s on, he showed where the town's residences were located in the past, and where they are today.  Before the 1960s, very few residences were located on the water, but since then that is where most of the town's residential growth has occurred.  Faunce challenged listeners to determine where future growth could occur if Bremen wants to retain its rural character. 

 

Fuance also showed population growth changes in neighboring towns such as Bristol, Damariscotta, and Nobleboro.  He is preparing a similar series of maps for all Lincoln County towns.  He said the population in Lincoln County has almost doubled in the past 30 years. 

 

Faunce left a set of maps and a DVD of his presentation with town officials.  The maps may be viewed at the town office. 

 

 

Programs at Audubon's Hog Island Camp Suspended

Maine Audubon and the National Audubon Society have announced programming at the Hog Island center in Bremen will be suspended in 2009 while the they undertake long-term planning to determine the future for the center.  The suspension includes resdential sessions, wildlife boat cruises, and operations at Todd Wildlife Sanctuary.  

 

For more information go to www.maineaudubon.org/hogisland and read the letter from Seth Benz, director of the Hog Island Center.

 

The Hog Island Audubon Center has been a landmark of environmental education, and of Bremen, since 1936. 

Keeping Bremen Clean

While walking some backwoods trails here in Bremen we came across two comfy looking chairs but no one was home.

Recreation Committee Getting Underway

The BCC's Recreation Committee is underway. We are looking for interested and enthusiastic individuals to assist in fulfilling the strategies recommended by the BCC and stated in the Town of Bremen Conservation Plan. Acquiring water access, maintaining traditional hunting and establishing a network of trails throughout Bremen are some of the projects of focus.

One project already underway is working with the MVLT in planning for the 165 acre Karl F. Berger Preserve on Bremen Long Island. If you have interest in recreation in Bremen then we need you. If you would like to volunteer or have questions please email bcc@tidewater.net