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New to Southwest Harbor, Maine?

Everything you need to settle in: local businesses, essential services, and things to know.

Hancock County
County
1,900
Population
Maine
State

A working fishing village on the quiet side of Mount Desert Island near Acadia National Park.

🌲 Did you know? Southwest Harbor is known as the quiet side of Mount Desert Island, away from the Bar Harbor crowds.

🌲 Maine tip: Most towns have a transfer station ("the dump") instead of curbside trash pickup — find yours early.

Essential services in Southwest Harbor

🔧 Plumbers Essential
H G Reed Inc
(207) 244-5595
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⚡ Electricians Essential
Stanley Electric
(207) 244-5425
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🚗 Auto Repair
Downeast Diesel & Marine
(207) 244-5145
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🗺️ Things To Do
Acadia Lobster Cruise
(207) 370-7663
Ambergris Voyages
(207) 370-2141
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⛺ Camping & Outdoors
Seawall Acadia National Park ★ 4.8
Seawall Campground ★ 4.6
(207) 244-3600
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⚓ Marine & Boating
Hinckley Yacht Services ★ 4.5
(207) 300-2010
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📸 Photography
J.K. Putnam Photography
(207) 266-4505
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🖼️ Galleries and Studios
Artist Studio Vacation Home
(207) 266-8027
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