Where in Gouldsboro?

Did you guess where the scenic locations were in the 2022 Annual Town Report?
Here are the answers!


The “Welcome to Gouldsboro” sign that resides on Route One at
the Gouldsboro town line coming from Sullivan.

 


Prospect Harbor Bay! This bay is next to the Old
Canning Factory that was the home of many companies
including “Stinsons Canning Company” and last formerly
known as “Maine Fair Trade Lobster”.

 


This is the home of the Gouldsboro Clam Lab
in Bunkers Harbor!

 


The Day Ridge Preserve Trail is located on
Route One and sits almost across from the DOT
Lot and is open to the public. Click here to access
the Frenchman Bay Conservancy website for more
information!

 


Big Jim! This large wooden billboard resides at the
old canning factory in Prospect Harbor. Big Jim used
to sit at the Kittery-Portsmouth Bridge decades ago
and held a can of sardines that read “Maine Sardines
Welcome You to Vacationland & Sardineland”.

 


Prospect Harbor Light House and Gull Cottage.
This picture was taken by Jeremy D’Entremont.
The Lighthouse is located on Lighthouse Point Road
in the Navy Special Operations Command Station.
*This is NOT accessible to the public.

 


Gouldsboro Buoy Tree! This sits on the
South Gouldsboro Road (Route 186). Fishermen
in Gouldsboro gathered to put the tree together.

 


West Gouldsboro Village Library!
The Library is located at the South Gouldsboro
end of Route 186. It was built in 1907 and
designed by Fred Savage. In 1991, the building
was placed on the National Registry of Historic
Places and is open only during the summer months.

 


The “Downeast Beast” Fishing Vessel!
This sits next to the Prospect Harbor Woman’s
Club for kids to play on.

 


A mini model of the Prospect Harbor Lighthouse
and Gull Cottage! This sits in between the Prospect
Harbor Women’s Club and the Town Office.

 


Gouldsboro Historical Society Headquarters!
The GHS headquarters is located at 88 Old Route One.
Click here to view the GHS website!

 


Gouldsboro Veterans’ Memorial!
This is located at the Prospect Harbor Women’s
Club parking lot. Gouldsboro honors all who served
their Country. All gave some, some gave all.

🌷 Click here to view the Select Board packet for the meeting to be held Thursday, August 27, 2026 starting at 5PM a the Town Office.

🌷 Click here to view the agenda for the Planning Board/Public Hearing to be held Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 6PM at the Gouldsboro Town Office. Click here to view the materials submitted for the Subdivision Amendment Proposal Review for Michael & Dana Rogers.

🌷 ATTENTION RESIDENTS AND VISITORS: MaineDOT has informed us they will be replacing the culvert at the intersection of West Bay Road (Route 186) and Route One on August 25 & 26. During this time, West Bay Road will be closed at the intersection. Please use Pond Road (Route 195) as the detour route. Thank you for your patience and cooperation!

🌷 VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR EDUCATION FINANCE COMMITTEE: The Town of Gouldsboro is seeking residents interested in serving on its newly established Education Finance Committee. The committee will help the Town better understand and plan for the financial impact of education costs, including reviewing trends, examining budget and funding issues, and helping the Select Board and community consider the long-term implications for Gouldsboro taxpayers. Residents with an interest in education, municipal finance, budgeting, or simply the future of our community are encouraged to volunteer. No particular professional background is required—we are looking for thoughtful residents willing to learn, ask questions, and contribute to the discussion. Anyone interested in serving should send an email to town.manager@gouldsborotown.com

🌷 Click here to view the revised Comprehensive Plan draft dated June 30, 2026 to include required and recommended changes identified in the January Review by State Agencies.

🌷 The Town of Gouldsboro is seeking estimates for repairs to the Baseball field at the Recreation Center, 679 Pond Road, Gouldsboro, ME. Please click here to find the estimates sheet along with current pictures of the site.

🌷Please be aware, each year ALL Mooring fees are due by July 1st and can be paid until August 31 by 4PM without penalty. Starting September 1, a late fee of $200 plus applicable processing fees will be applied to all outstanding mooring fees.

🌷 2025-2026 Gouldsboro Town Report