Aurora, Maine
Airline hill town with logging roots
Overview
Key Facts
What Aurora Is Known For
Aurora Local Highlights
Things to Do
Living in Aurora
Aurora is remote and lightly populated; plan trips to Bangor/Ellsworth for supplies. Gravel roads and winter conditions demand prepared vehicles.
Weather & Seasons
summer
Mild, 65-78 F
winter
Cold, 0-25 F with steady snow
spring
Cool and muddy, 38-55 F
fall
Crisp, 45-60 F with bright barrens and ridge color
How to Get There
On Route 9 between Amherst and Beddington; Route 179/180 provide alternate access toward Ellsworth.
Satellite preview shows the approximate town outline to help you get oriented before you arrive.
Satellite preview
Aurora outline
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aurora known for?
Aurora is known for its position on Route 9 (the Airline) with dramatic rock cuts and sweeping Downeast views. The town sits amid active timberlands with legacy logging roads, providing access to small ponds, brooks, and ATV/snowmobile routes through the Hancock County interior.
How far is Aurora from Bangor?
Aurora is about 40 minutes east of Bangor on Route 9. Residents travel to Bangor or Ellsworth for services while enjoying quick access to fishing spots and berry barrens at home.
What outdoor activities are available in Aurora?
Aurora offers fishing in local ponds and brooks for trout, ATV and snowmobile riding on club-maintained forest connectors, hunting in the surrounding timberlands, and scenic drives along the Airline with stops at pullouts between Clifton ledges and Beddington barrens.