Orr's Island facts for kids
Orr's Island is a beautiful island located in Casco Bay, which is part of the Atlantic Ocean. This island is found within the town of Harpswell, Maine, in the United States. It's part of a group of islands, like a chain, with Sebascodegan Island (also called Great Island) to its north. To its south is Bailey Island, which you can reach by crossing the famous Bailey Island (or Cribstone) Bridge.
Orr's Island is connected to Great Island by a bridge. You can also get to the mainland town of Brunswick from Orr's Island using Route 24 over the Gurnet Bridge. A part of Bowdoin College has a special center on Orr's Island. This center studies the coast and covers about 118 acres.
Who Lives on Orr's Island?
In 2010, about 539 people lived on Orr's Island. Most of the people living there were adults, with many being 18 years or older. A good number of residents were also 65 years or older.
Orr's Island in Movies
Orr's Island was the setting for a story in the American science fiction horror movie called They Nest, which came out in 2000.
Island Services and Utilities
Just like the rest of Harpswell, Orr's Island gets its electricity from Central Maine Power. The island does not have a public water system or a public sewer system. This means that most homes on the island get their water from drilled wells. They also use special underground systems called septic systems to handle wastewater. For internet and phone services, residents can choose from providers like Cribstone Communications, Consolidated Communications, and Comcast.
