Community

Things To Do & See

Somerville is a quiet rural community, with only a few local businesses. If you speed by our southern portion on Rte. 17, you'll never know you missed us. However, our back roads are mostly dirt, and if you slow down and enjoy the scenery, you might see some of what keeps us here, from the beauty of our backyards to the occasional moose who wanders through. 

FAIRS

Fall is Fair time in Maine, and there are several close to Somerville:

Union Fair - Union, middle of August

Windsor Fair - Windsor Maine, late August

STORES

For all those things you can't live without 

Country Corners, Coopers Mills-

Husseys, Windsor. As their sign says: Guns, wedding gowns, and cold beer. 

Sheepscot General, Whitefield - Cafe, Friday Pizza night, entertainment.

Washington General, Washington- Delicious homemade pizza, sandwiches, and baked goods.

Tobey's, China-Fantastic pizza, amazing whoopies, and many other grocery needs. 

PONDS & LAKES

Somerville is home to numerous small ponds, including Long Pond, Jones Pond, and Turner Pond (Turner pond has public access). 

Beyond Somerville's borders, numerous lakes await the eager swimmer, including:

Damariscotta Lake State Park in Jefferson has a lovely sand beach and shallow entrance. 

Lake St George State Park in Liberty is a spring fed lake that is clean (and cold) and has an extensive playground and picnic facilities. 

RESTAURANTS (less than half an hour)

Sterlingtown Public House, Union 

Morse's Sauerkraut, Waldoboro

Moody's Restaurant, Waldoboro 

COASTAL towns within half an hour offer limitless entertainment:

Camden, Rockland, Waldoboro, Damariscotta, Wiscassett

Somerville Day Committee


The Local Farmers Corner

Farmer in the Dell operates a farm stand on Patricktown Rd (at the junction of Turner Ridge Rd and 105) from spring through fall, with a variety of flowers, vegetables, and dairy.

Pumpkin Vine Family Farm and Sand Hill Farm partner every Sunday from 11 am - 4 pm to provide a range of local treats, from organic veggies to baked goods and goat cheese. The market is held at Pumpkin Vine Family Farm on 217 Hewett Rd and is open for tours and picnics during market hours. 

Community Outreach Programs & Resources

Food Pantries

We have our very own little food pantry that is available with non-perishable goods 24/7. It is located on the ramp at the Town Office.

There are two local food pantries and one food and clothing exchange shop that service our area, one in Jefferson and one in Palermo.

 The food Pantry that is located in Jefferson is called the Jefferson Area Community Food Pantry and is located at St. Giles Episcopal Church, 72 Gardiner Rd. (RTE 126). This pantry is open the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 4-5:30 PM. Call (207) 315-1134 for more information. 

The food pantry in Palermo is located at the Palermo Community Center on Turner Ridge Road, next to the Legion. This location is open every Tuesday from 11AM-12PM, call (207) 993-2225 for more information.