Brooksville rewards those who follow the road to the end of the Blue Hill Peninsula with quiet coves, working waterfronts, and a pace that invites you to exhale. Set in Hancock County, minutes from Blue Hill and just across the water from historic Castine, this coastal town offers easy access to the services of Ellsworth while keeping its own distinct, down-to-earth identity.
Outdoors, the options are exceptional. Hike shorefront forests and watch ospreys at Holbrook Island Sanctuary State Park, a gem of Cape Rosier with beaches, fields, and miles of trails. At Reversing Falls Preserve on the Bagaduce River, tidal currents put on a daily show and paddlers time their runs for slack water. Sailors and kayakers prize Buck’s Harbor and Eggemoggin Reach, where fog horns, lobster boats, and starry skies shape summer evenings. For a dose of back-to-the-land history, tour the Good Life Center, the homestead of Helen and Scott Nearing.
Families appreciate the close-knit Brooksville Elementary School (PK–8), and older students have multiple high school choices in nearby Blue Hill and Ellsworth. Everyday needs are met by local farm stands and seasonal eateries, with larger shopping, arts, and healthcare a short drive away.
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