Maine Harbors Need Your Vote to Be Declared the Best in the Country

You can support Maine's coast by voting online in the Best Harbors contest, and maybe win some lobster.

Maine has Breathtaking Harbors, But Does It Have the Best Harbor in the US?

I know I'm biased, but I think Maine has some of the most beautiful harbors anywhere.

Bar Harbor, when the Margaret Todd is sailing in at sunset, or Boothbay Harbor, bustling with sailboats and yachts.

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Then there's Camden Harbor, often called the prettiest harbor in New England.

But which is the Best Harbor?

That's what US Harbors is asking in an online contest that's vote-driven.

Maine is Competing in an Online Contest to Name the Best Harbor in the Country

People are invited to vote for their favorite coastal community, with the top finisher to be named the Best Harbor.

One lucky voter will even win a lobster roll kit (2 pounds of lobster) from US Harbors, just for taking part.

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People can only vote once until June 12, 2026, and will have a list of harbors to choose from when they enter 'Maine' on the voting form.

Awards will be presented to one Overall Winner and six regional winners, from the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Gulf Coast, Pacific, and Great Lakes.

US Harbor Invites People to Vote for Their Favorite Coastal Communities

US Harbors is the #1 source for tide charts and coastal information for over 1,400 harbors in 30 coastal states.

This is the 7th year US Harbors has hosted the contest.

Cast your vote today so we can boast that Maine has the Best Harbor.