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Sidney
is a picturesque small town, located in Kennebec County between Augusta and Waterville. As of the 2000 census, it had a population of 3,514 residents. However, the I-95 has an interchange in Sidney, which provides primary access to both Augusta and Waterville, and therefore makes Sidney one of the fastest growing towns in the state of Maine. It is also only approximately 58 miles northeast of Portland. The town of Sidney is bounded on the east by the Kennebec River and the west by Messalonskee Lake, which covers more than 42 square miles. There is about 15 percent seasonal housing within the town. Messalonskee Lake, also known as Snow Pond, and less commonly as Nine Mile Pond, is a 9 mile long, natural, narrow lake, created from continental collision and glacial scouring. A dam built in the town of Oakland in 1905 increased the size of the lake. Activities on Messalonskee lake include boating, fishing and kayaking. The nearby town of Waterville is home to the "Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Music Festival" (June and August,) and the "Franco-American Festival (in September,) and they also offers a series of outdoor concerts during the month of July. Sidney is also just a short drive to the China Lakes region, a 54 square-mile area of rolling, hills, three beautiful lakes, antiquing and sightseeing.
Surrounding areas: Augusta, Maine (6.4 mi), China Lake, Maine (6.6 mi), South China, Maine (7.9 mi), Lake Cobbossee, Maine (8.8 mi), Belgrade Lakes, Maine (9.5 mi), Windsor, Maine (10.2 mi), Palermo, Maine (12.6 mi)
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Sidney Vacation Rentals
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Sidney Hotels and Resorts
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| Hotels & Motels |
Holiday Inn | 110 Community Dr | Augusta, ME | 5.8 mi. | (207) 622-4751 | Comfort Inn | 281 Civic CTR Dr | Augusta, ME | 7.5 mi. | (207) 623-1000 | Econo Lodge Inn & Suites | 390 Western Ave | Augusta, ME | 7.8 mi. | (207) 622-6371 | Motel 6 | 18 Edison Dr | Augusta, ME | 7.9 mi. | (207) 622-6000 | Best Inn | 65 Whitten Rd | Augusta, ME | 8.1 mi. | (207) 622-3776 | Econo Lodge | 455 Kennedy Memorial Dr | Waterville, ME | 9.5 mi. | (207) 872-5577 | Hampton Inn | 425 Kennedy Memorial Dr | Waterville, ME | 9.5 mi. | (207) 873-0400 | Holiday Inn Waterville | 375 Uppr Main St | Waterville, ME | 10.7 mi. | (207) 873-0111 | Comfort Inn & Suites | 332 Main St | Waterville, ME | 11.4 mi. | (207) 873-2777 | Best Western Waterville Inn | 356 Main St | Waterville, ME | 11.7 mi. | (207) 873-3335 | Norridgewock Colonial Inn | 15 Upper Main St | Norridgewock, ME | 21.1 mi. | (207) 634-3470 | Belmont Motel | | Skowhegan, ME | 24.3 mi. | (207) 474-8315 | Twin Pond Motel | RR 4 Box 5232 | Farmington, ME | 27.4 mi. | (207) 778-4977 |
| Bed & Breakfast |
Maple Hill Farm B&B Inn | RR 1 Box 1145 Outlet Rd Hallowell | Augusta, ME | 7.5 mi. | (800) 622-2708 |
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Sidney Weather & Climate
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The south-central portion of Maine, just north of Augusta, has four delightful seasons with spectacular foliage in the autumn months. The overall climate is moderate with summer daytime temperatures in the 70s and low 80s, and cool nights. Winters are cold but usually not frigid. Spring and autumn are mild during the day, with crisp, cool nights. The really cold weather begins arriving around the end of November with January and February generally having the lowest temperatures. Below zero temperatures are possible, but not the norm. Accumulating snow is a possibility into March and early April, but the warmer days of spring generally means it melts fast. Rain can occur anytime of the year.
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Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
January |
28°F |
10°F |
3.26 in. |
34°F |
February |
32°F |
13°F |
2.55 in. |
33°F |
March |
41°F |
23°F |
3.64 in. |
37°F |
April |
53°F |
34°F |
3.78 in. |
40°F |
May |
66°F |
44°F |
3.90 in. |
49°F |
June |
74°F |
53°F |
3.58 in. |
56°F |
July |
80°F |
59°F |
3.43 in. |
60°F |
August |
79°F |
58°F |
3.25 in. |
62°F |
September |
70°F |
49°F |
3.60 in. |
59°F |
October |
58°F |
39°F |
4.04 in. |
52°F |
November |
46°F |
30°F |
3.81 in. |
47°F |
December |
34°F |
17°F |
3.50 in. |
39°F |
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Sidney Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Augusta State airport (AUG) located about 7 miles southwest of Sidney in Augusta, Maine, the Waterville Robert Lafleur airport (WVL) located approximately 8 miles northeast of Sidney in Waterville, Maine, the Auburn Lewiston Municipal airport (LEW) located roughly 37 miles southwest of Sidney in Auburn / Lewiston, Maine, the Knox County Regional airport (RKD) located around 39 miles southeast of Sidney in Rockland, Maine, the Bangor International airport (BGR) located about 52 miles northeast of Sidney in Bangor, Maine, the Portland International Jetport airport (PWM) located approximately 60 miles southwest of Sidney in Portland, Maine, the Hancock County Bar Harbor airport (BHB) located roughly 67 miles east of Sidney in Bar Harbor, Maine, and finally the Berlin Municipal airport (BML) located around 72 miles west of Sidney in Berlin, New Hampshire.
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Sidney Attractions
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| Amusement and Theme Parks |
Palace Playland | Old Orchard Beach | ME | 69.8 mi. | | Funtown Splashtown U.S.A. | Saco | ME | 72.3 mi. | | Story Land | Glen | NH | 74.9 mi. | | Santa's Village | Jefferson | NH | 86.2 mi. | | Six Gun City | Jefferson | NH | 86.2 mi. | |
| Water Parks |
Odyssey Water Park | Trenton | ME | 67.1 mi. | | Aquaboggan Water Slide | Saco | ME | 72.3 mi. | | Water Country | Portsmouth | NH | 106.1 mi. | |
| Golf Courses |
Natanis Golf Course | Vassalboro | ME | 3.9 mi. | | Western View Golf Club | Augusta | ME | 6.4 mi. | | Waterville Country Club | Oakland | ME | 8.8 mi. | | Belgrade Lakes Golf Club | Belgrade Lakes | ME | 9.5 mi. | | Pine Ridge Municipal Golf Center | Waterville | ME | 10.7 mi. | | Kennebec Heights Country Club | Farmingdale | ME | 12.1 mi. | | Cobbossee Colony Golf | Monmouth | ME | 19.8 mi. | | Meadows Golf Club | Litchfield | ME | 20.6 mi. | | Springbrook Golf Club | Leeds | ME | 20.8 mi. | | Sandy River Golf Course | Farmington Falls | ME | 22.1 mi. | | Lakeview Golf Course | Burnham | ME | 24.5 mi. | | Turner Highlands Country Club | Turner | ME | 28.1 mi. | | Lakewood Golf Course | Madison | ME | 28.9 mi. | |
| Ski Areas |
Camden Snowbowl | Camden | ME | 35.7 mi. | | Black Mountain | Rumford | ME | 41.7 mi. | | Sugarloaf USA | Kingfield | ME | 43.1 mi. | | Mount Abram | Locke Mills | ME | 48.0 mi. | | Sunday River | Bethel | ME | 52.4 mi. | | Shawnee Peak | Bridgton | ME | 54.6 mi. | | Saddleback | Rangeley | ME | 59.0 mi. | | Big Squaw | Greenville | ME | 72.6 mi. | | Wildcat Mountain | Jackson | NH | 74.2 mi. | | Balsams Wilderness | Dixville Notch | NH | 83.7 mi. | | Bretton Woods | Twin Mountain | NH | 90.0 mi. | | Waterville Valley | Waterville Valley | NH | 93.4 mi. | | Loon Mountain | Lincoln | NH | 99.4 mi. | | Cannon Mountain | Franconia | NH | 100.6 mi. | | Gunstock | Gilford | NH | 102.7 mi. | | Highlands Mountain | Northfield | NH | 114.8 mi. | |
| State Parks |
Tacoma Lakes State Park | | ME | 17.2 mi. | | Lake Saint George State Park | | ME | 18.8 mi. | | Peacock Beach State Park | | ME | 19.1 mi. | | Damariscotta Lake State Park | | ME | 20.7 mi. | | Fort Edgecomb State Park | | ME | 29.5 mi. | | Camden Hills State Park | | ME | 35.8 mi. | | Mount Blue State Park | | ME | 38.8 mi. | | Moose Point State Park | | ME | 39.0 mi. | |
| Museums |
L.C. Bates Museum | Hinckley | ME | 19.4 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | Farnsworth Art Museum | Rockland | ME | 37.4 mi. | (Art) | Maine Memory Network | Portland | ME | 58.1 mi. | (History) | Portland Museum of Art | Portland | ME | 58.1 mi. | (Art) | Center For Maine History Museum Gallery at the Maine Historical Society | Portland | ME | 58.1 mi. | (History) | Portland Harbor Museum | South Portland | ME | 59.1 mi. | (History) |
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