Richmond, Maine: A Small Town with a Big Heart

If you're looking for a place to visit or call home, consider Richmond, Maine. We're blessed with unparalleled beauty, from the rolling hills that surround us to the timeless Kennebec River that defines our downtown.

Swan Island - on the Historic Register

Visitors come from miles away to Swan Island, just a stone’s throw from downtown Richmond. Four miles of trails and camping are yours to enjoy as you share the island with deer and bald eagles.

Shopping Here, Shopping There

Downtown Richmond has a lot of small shops that take you back to an earlier time. Whether shopping antiques or looking for a special gift, you can probably find something of interest right in town.

But when you get a hankering for more shopping choices, you can reach the shopping nexus of Topsham about 20 minutes away. Or enjoy the cultural offerings of the Augusta Civic Center about 30 minutes in the other direction. And if your interest is the ocean, you'll find the beautiful Maine coast just 20 minutes away - get there by car or boat.

Businesses - You're a Priority in Richmond

Maintaining an environment for business growth is a priority for Richmond. Our participatory style of local government is responsive to the needs of local business. Visit our business attraction page to learn more. 

NOTICE: The Main Street Streetscape project, funded by a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), will be starting up on Monday, April 9.

Ray Labbe and Sons, the contractor, will be working Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The project is located along a portion of Main Street (Route 197) from the Down East Credit Union (Main Street) to Front Street (Route 24) in downtown Richmond.  The work involves installation of 33 street lights (poles and fixtures provided by the town), along with underground conduit and wiring, junction boxes, light pole bases, electrical service connections and control panels, and replacement of shrubs.  The work also includes construction of approximately 475 linear feet of new ADA compliant asphalt sidewalk segments, predominately with vertical granite curbing, along portions of Main Street from Alexander Reed Road to Williams Street and associated construction of paved shoulders, paved driveway aprons, installation of shrubs and street trees, and minor storm drainage improvements. 

If you have any questions or for more information, please contact: Victoria Boundy, Director of Community & Business Development, at 737-4305 x 331 or email director@richmondmaine.com.