Town of Hampden, Maine

06/10/2026

***UPDATED BELOW***
The Town of Hampden and the Hampden Historical Society are celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States by honoring the soldiers who fought for our independence, and who were living in Hampden at the time of the Revolutionary War. We celebrate them for helping to found our country. Please stop by Hampden Historical Society, or perhaps even visit the cemetery at which each are buried, to express our profound gratitude for their valiant efforts and dedication as we recognize the importance the Town of Hampden had in helping to establish our country.

This wonderful monument was an idea born of and executed by life-long Hampden residents, Ellyn Chase and Will Nickerson.

UPDATE: Merton Bagley just contacted us to let us know that he just finished an interview with WABI TV5 and the story about the monument will be on air tonight, June 10th at 5:30 p.m.

06/10/2026

RSU #22 Budget Validation and June Primary Election Results for the Town of Hampden.

06/05/2026

⚠️ Temporary Network & Phone Outage at Select Town Facilities

Please be aware that due to a technical network issue, several of our town facilities are currently experiencing an internet and phone service outage.

The following locations are currently without phone or network access:

🏊 The Lura Hoit Pool

🏀 The Skehan Recreation Department

📚 The Edythe Dyer Library

🚧 Public Works

Please Note: This outage does not affect our emergency services. If you have an emergency, please call 911 as normal.

Our IT team is actively working with our vendors to resolve this issue and restore connectivity as quickly as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience!

06/02/2026

The FY27 proposed budget will be voted on at public hearing on June 15th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Hampden Town Office. For information on the proposed budget, capital plan, budget message and supplemental memorandum, please click on the budget link. The Town Council encourages and welcomes your participation.

https://www.hampdenmaine.gov/index.asp?SEC={484ECB07-C805-49E8-9F21-E1416F3B396C}

06/02/2026

05/19/2026

The Hampden VFW Whitcomb Baker Post 4633 will be having a Memorial Day Parade Monday, May 25th at 9am.
The parade route will start at the VFW on Canoe Club Road and head towards Main Rd, take a left, and finish at Locust Grove Cemetery.

05/18/2026

Congratulations to Grace LeVasseur and Lucy Withee!

Municipal WasteHub and Municipal Waste Solutions are proud to announce the recipients of their 2026 Municipal WasteHub Scholarship Program, awarding five $2,000 scholarships to outstanding students from member communities across Maine.

The 2026 scholarship recipients are:

Samuel Potter, Belfast Area High School, City of Belfast, ME
Lucy Withee, Hampden Academy, Town of Hampden, Maine
Rebekkah Perry-Lind, Sumner Memorial High School, Town of Steuben
Grace LeVasseur, Hampden Academy, Town of Hampden, Maine
Noah Kain, Piscataquis Community High School, Town of Parkman

The scholarship program was established to support graduating seniors and first-year post-secondary students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and a commitment to building a stronger future for Maine communities.
Congratulations to our five winners!

Municipal WasteHub received more than 40 applications this year, reflecting strong interest and participation from students throughout its member communities. Following a thorough review process conducted by dedicated board members and staff, the Board approved five scholarship awards totaling $10,000.

“These students represent the future of Maine, and we are honored to support them as they pursue their educational and career goals,” said Michael Carroll, Executive Director of Municipal WasteHub. “The response to this year’s scholarship program exceeded our expectations, and we were incredibly impressed by the quality of applications, community involvement, and ambition demonstrated by students across our member communities.”

The Municipal WasteHub and Municipal Waste Solutions Scholarship Program is part of the organization’s broader commitment to investing in Maine communities and supporting future leaders through education, sustainability, and community development initiatives.

05/18/2026

The date for the culvert replacement on Griffen Ave. has been change. Replacement will now take place on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the corner of Griffen Ave. and Western Ave. Construction should be completed in one day. Traffic will be diverted with no delays expected. Thank you for your patience while we make improvements.

05/15/2026

Culvert replacement will begin on May 19, 2026, at the corner of Griffen Ave. and Western Ave. Construction should be completed in one day. Traffic will be diverted with no delays expected. Thank you for your patience while we make improvements.

05/13/2026

The Edythe Dyer Library will be closed for the remainder of the day today, May 13th, and closed tomorrow May 14th for construction.
They will return to regular business hours on Friday May 15th.
We apologize for any inconvenience!