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Welcome to Clifton, Maine!

Announcements

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Nomination Papers

The Town of Clifton has nomination papers available for Select Board

2 – 3 Year Term

1 – 1 Year term

Contact the Town Clerk

Photo of the Town of Clifton Office building from the street.

Plowing across roadways

  •  Maine law (Title 29-A M.R.S. §2396) prohibits placing or allowing snow/slush that hasn’t accumulated naturally to remain on a public way.
  • Hazards: Pushing snow across roads creates dangerous, hidden ice patches and narrows travel lanes, risking vehicle damage and accidents.
  • Penalties: Violations are traffic infractions, potentially leading to fines ($150-$500), license suspension, or being charged as an obstruction of a public way (a public nuisance). 

Town Bio

Clifton, a town in Penobscot County, incorporated on August 8, 1848 under the brazen name of “Maine” from a portion of Jarvis Gore. The current name, from a cliff dominating the town (see the town “seal” on the welcome sign), was adopted only a year later on June 9, 1849.

Clifton is a somewhat isolated town. Fitts Pond in the southwest corner provides water access for Boy Scout Camp Roosevelt located in adjoining Eddington.

There’s a hike on an old forest road and up a steep trail to the rocky summit of a mountain. The exposed granite face of Peaked Mountain, also known as Chick Hill, is visible for miles around. The views from the summit are some of the best in the area.

Office Hours

Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 8:30-4
Wednesday 10-6
Thursday 8:30-4
Friday 8:30-4

Address

135 Airline Rd
Clifton, Maine 04428

Phone
207-843-0709

Town Information

School Dist/Dept: RSU #63
Senate District: 31
House District: 20
Congressional District: 2
Population: 877

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