Phippsburg, Maine

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Sagadahoc County

Population in July 2009: 2,168. Population change since 2000: +2.9%

Males: 1,114	(51.4%)
Females: 1,054	(48.6%)

Median resident age:	42.8 years
Maine median age:	38.6 years

Zip codes: 04562.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $60,261 (it was $46,739 in 2000)

Phippsburg:	$60,261
Maine:	$45,734

Estimated per capita income in 2009: $28,802

Phippsburg town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $221,234 (it was $121,900 in 2000)

Phippsburg:	$221,234
Maine:	$177,500

Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $277,890; Detached houses: $307,385; Townhouses or other attached units: $294,819; In 2-unit structures: $226,784; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $154,213; Mobile homes: $105,746

Phippsburg, ME residents, houses, and apartments details

Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses

White alone - 2,063 (98.0%)
Two or more races - 15 (0.7%)
Hispanic - 12 (0.6%)
Black alone - 6 (0.3%)
American Indian alone - 5 (0.2%)
Asian alone - 5 (0.2%)

Races in Phippsburg detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Phippsburg: 91.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (28.2%), Irish (11.7%), United States (11.2%), French (10.4%), German (9.5%), Scottish (5.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 01/26/1814

Elevation: 49 feet

Land area: 28.9 square miles.

Population density: 75 people per square mile

(very low).

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For population 25 years and over in Phippsburg:

High school or higher: 83.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.4%
Unemployed: 3.4%
Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Phippsburg town:

Never married: 18.6%
Now married: 64.3%
Separated: 1.0%
Widowed: 6.3%
Divorced: 9.9%

40 residents are foreign born

This town:	1.9%
Maine:	2.9%

According to our research of Maine and other state lists there was 1 registered sex offender living in Phippsburg, Maine as of May 21, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Phippsburg to the number of sex offenders is 2,168 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is a lot smaller than the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Phippsburg town: 1.1% ($1,299)
Maine: 1.5% ($1,417)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (24.2 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (120.4 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (290.7 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Georgetown, ME (2.0 miles ), Arrowsic, ME (2.4 miles ), West Bath, ME (2.4 miles ), Harpswell, ME (2.6 miles ), Southport, ME (2.8 miles ), Bath, ME (2.9 miles ), Brunswick Station, ME (3.0 miles ), Boothbay Harbor, ME (3.1 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

1997: 17 buildings, average cost: $109,600

1998: 17 buildings, average cost: $108,500

1999: 18 buildings, average cost: $108,600

2000: 17 buildings, average cost: $108,600

2001: 18 buildings, average cost: $108,600

2002: 20 buildings, average cost: $108,600

2003: 20 buildings, average cost: $108,600

2004: 20 buildings, average cost: $108,600

2005: 20 buildings, average cost: $108,600

2006: 18 buildings, average cost: $108,600

2007: 15 buildings, average cost: $108,600

2008: 11 buildings, average cost: $108,600

2009: 16 buildings, average cost: $108,600

2010: 16 buildings, average cost: $108,600

2011: 11 buildings, average cost: $108,600

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)

Latitude: 43.79 N, Longitude: 69.82 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 207

Crime in Phippsburg by Year

Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Murders 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

per 100,000 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Rapes 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

per 100,000 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Robberies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

per 100,000 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Assaults 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

per 100,000 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Burglaries 1 9 11 8 8 1 4 1 10 3 6

per 100,000 47.1 420.8 506.0 363.1 360.4 45.2 181.4 46.1 461.5 137.3 270.8

Thefts 0 17 22 12 15 13 6 13 11 8 4

per 100,000 0.0 794.8 1012.0 544.7 675.7 587.7 272.1 599.1 507.6 366.1 180.5

Auto thefts 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1

per 100,000 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 92.3 91.5 45.1

Arson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

per 100,000 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 3.4 62.7 77.8 48.4 53.5 27.3 24.2 27.9 61.5 32.4 30.5

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City-data.com crime index counts serious crimes more heavily. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

Crime in Phippsburg detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 1 (1 officers).

Officers per 1,000 residents here:
0.45
Maine average:
1.70

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Unemployment in August 2012:

Here:
5.4%
Maine:
6.7%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries (%)
Males Females

Transportation equipment (21%)

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (13%)

Construction (12%)

Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)

Accommodation and food services (4%)

Repair and maintenance (4%)

Educational services (4%)

Health care (16%)

Educational services (16%)

Accommodation and food services (9%)

Food and beverage stores (6%)

Finance and insurance (6%)

Transportation equipment (5%)

Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)

Most common occupations (%)
Males Females

Fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers (12%)

Carpenters (7%)

Engineers (6%)

Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)

Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)

Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)

Other production occupations including supervisors (4%)

Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (9%)

Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)

Cashiers (6%)

Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)

Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)

Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4%)

Registered nurses (4%)

Work and jobs in Phippsburg: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

Average climate in Phippsburg, Maine

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Phippsburg-area historical tornado activity is above Maine state average. It is 77% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/8/1996, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 27.6 miles away from the Phippsburg town center caused $10,000 in damages.

On 7/31/1971, a category F2 tornado 42.7 miles away from the town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Phippsburg-area historical earthquake activity is near Maine state average. It is 81% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 91.5 miles away from the city center
On 10/3/2006 at 00:07:38, a magnitude 4.3 (3.8 MB, 3.8 MW, 4.3 LG, Depth: 4.0 mi) earthquake occurred 91.5 miles away from Phippsburg center
On 2/26/1999 at 03:38:43, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 2.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 49.8 miles away from the city center
On 8/21/1996 at 07:54:14, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, 3.6 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 81.0 miles away from the city center
On 1/3/2000 at 21:05:50, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, 3.4 LG, Depth: 6.0 mi) earthquake occurred 39.8 miles away from Phippsburg center
On 1/17/2000 at 08:16:20, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, 3.4 LG, Depth: 10.1 mi) earthquake occurred 62.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Sagadahoc County (15) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 8, Winter Storms: 4, Hurricanes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Snow: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Ice Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Phippsburg:

MOSES-LUDINGTON HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 182 miles away; TICONDEROGA, NY)
ELIZABETHTOWN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 191 miles away; ELIZABETHTOWN, NY)
GLENS FALLS HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 196 miles away; GLENS FALLS, NY)

Political contributions by individuals in Phippsburg, ME

Local government website: WWW.PHIPPSBURG.COM

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Phippsburg:

Southern Maine Community College (about 23 miles; South Portland, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,993)
University of Southern Maine (about 25 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 5,629)
University of New England (about 37 miles; Biddeford, ME; FT enrollment: 3,850)
University of Maine at Farmington (about 64 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,074)
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (about 73 miles; Durham, NH; FT enrollment: 13,290)
Husson University (about 88 miles; Bangor, ME; FT enrollment: 2,107)
Northern Essex Community College (about 93 miles; Haverhill, MA; FT enrollment: 2,865)

Public elementary/middle school in Phippsburg:

PHIPPSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Location: 1047 MAIN ROAD; Grades: Kindergarten - 6th Grade)

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Library in Phippsburg:

ALBERT F. TOTMAN LIBRARY (Operating income: $35,783; Location: 28 PARKER HEAD ROAD; 10,157 books; 374 audio materials; 912 video materials; 52 other licensed databases; 8 print serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Phippsburg: Small Point Yacht Club (A), Squirrel Point Light Station (B), Fort Popham Lighthouse (C), Fuller Rock Lighthouse (D), Hermit Island Campground (E), Meadowbrook Camping Area (F), Ocean View Park Campground (G), Ram Island Light (H), Reges Hill (I), Phippsburg Town Office (J), Phippsburg Historical Museum (K), Phippsburg Fire and Rescue Department (L). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Phippsburg include: West Point Church (A), Small Point Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Marine Cemetery (1), Barlett Cemetery (2), Kelley Family Cemetery (3), Gilman and Bliston Cemetery (4), Harris Cemetery (5), West Point Cemetery (6), Hillside Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Big Pond (A), Old Mill Pond (B), Cape Small Pond (C), Blaisdell Pond (D), Duley Pond (E), Meetinghouse Pond (F), Mill Pond (G), Silver Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: North Creek (A), Winnegance Creek (B), Sprague River (C), Parker Head Creek (D), Pasture Brook (E), Cutting Creek (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Phippsburg include: Fort Baldwin State Historic Site (1), Fort Popham State Historic Site (2), Popham Beach State Park (3), Morses Mountain Sanctuary (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Beaches: Popham Beach (A), Hunnewell Beach (B), Head Beach (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotels: Rock Gardens Inn (Sebasco Road) (1), Spinney's Guest HSE (Popham Beach) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Sagadahoc County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)

AQI SO₂ PM₁₀ PM_2.5 Ozone CO NO₂

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 30.0. This is about average.

City:	30.0
U.S.:	32.0

Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂) [ppb] level in 2010 was 2.92. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.5 miles away from the city center.

City:	2.92
U.S.:	2.43

Particulate Matter (PM₁₀) [µ/m³] level in 2010 was 23.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.5 miles away from the city center.

City:	23.3
U.S.:	22.1

Particulate Matter (PM_2.5) [µ/m³] level in 2010 was 8.12. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.5 miles away from the city center.

City:	8.12
U.S.:	9.59

Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 23.3. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 4.3 miles away from the city center.

City:	23.3
U.S.:	28.3

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.258. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 24.3 miles away from the city center.

City:	0.258
U.S.:	0.334

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO₂) [ppb] level in 2010 was 10.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 24.0 miles away from the city center.

City:	10.5
U.S.:	9.4

Drinking water stations with addresses in Phippsburg and their reported violations in the past:

MEADOWBROOK CAMPING AREA (Population served: 313, Groundwater):

Past health violations:

MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2003, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-09-2003), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-09-2003), St Public Notif received (OCT-28-2003)

MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2002, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-03-2002), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-03-2002)

Past monitoring violations:

PN Violation for NPDWR Violation - Between OCT-04-2002 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice

6 routine major monitoring violations

SPINNEYS (Population served: 195, Surface_water):

Past health violations:

MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2004, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-23-2004), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-23-2004), St Public Notif received (SEP-22-2004), St Compliance achieved (JUN-21-2006)

MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2004, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-15-2004), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-15-2004), St Public Notif requested (JUL-15-2004), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-15-2004), St Public Notif received (AUG-04-2004), St Compliance achieved (JUN-21-2006)

MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2000, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-05-2000), St Compliance achieved (OCT-24-2000)

MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2000, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-14-2000), St Compliance achieved (JAN-10-2005)

MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2000, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-13-2000), St Compliance achieved (JAN-10-2005)

MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In APR-2000, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-28-2000), St Compliance achieved (MAY-05-2000)

6 other older health violations

Past monitoring violations:

One routine major monitoring violation

One minor monitoring violation

One regular monitoring violation

OCEAN VIEW PARK CAMPGROUND (Population served: 120, Groundwater):

Past monitoring violations:

One routine major monitoring violation

2 regular monitoring violations

THE LOBSTER HOUSE (Population served: 75, Groundwater):

Past monitoring violations:

Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In JUN-2004, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-20-2004), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-20-2004)

Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In MAY-2003, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-01-2004), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-01-2004)

One routine major monitoring violation

One minor monitoring violation

One regular monitoring violation

OCEAN VIEW PARK COTTAGES (Population served: 33, Groundwater):

Past health violations:

MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2000, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-17-2000), St Compliance achieved (JUL-28-2000)

MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-1999, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-17-1999), St Compliance achieved (JUN-25-1999)

MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-1998, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-30-1998), St Compliance achieved (MAY-02-2001)

MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-1998, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-25-1998), St Compliance achieved (MAY-02-2001)

Past monitoring violations:

Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In AUG-2000, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-20-2000), St Compliance achieved (MAY-02-2001)

2 routine major monitoring violations

Average household size:

This town:	2.5 people
Maine:	2.4 people

Percentage of family households:

This town:	72.5%
Whole state:	65.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This town:	6.6%
Whole state:	7.3%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)

Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:

This town:	9.2%
Whole state:	10.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:

This town:	3.4%
Whole state:	4.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Phippsburg, ME

Phippsburg compared to Maine state average:

Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
Median age above state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
Renting percentage significantly below state average.

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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (76%)
Wood (13%)
Bottled, tank, or LP gas (10%)
Electricity (1%)

2008 Presidential Election results in Sagadahoc County Maine:

Detailed 2008 election results.

Religion statistics for Phippsburg (based on Sagadahoc County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 18.91%

Here		18.9%
USA		50.2%

Adherents

Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

Name	Catholic Church	American Baptist Churches in the USA	United Methodist Church	United Church of Christ	LDS (Mormon) Church
Adherents	39.2%	14.9%	8.0%	7.0%	6.5%
Congregations	8.6%	20.0%	8.6%	8.6%	2.9%

Name	Episcopal Church	Salvation Army	Presbyterian Church (USA)	Church of the Nazarene	Other
Adherents	5.5%	3.5%	3.2%	2.7%	9.6%
Congregations	2.9%	2.9%	2.9%	14.3%	28.6%

Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6

Sagadahoc County:	1.65 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:	2.80 / 10,000 pop.

Number of convenience stores (no gas): 7

Sagadahoc County:	1.93 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:	2.20 / 10,000 pop.

Number of convenience stores (with gas): 16

Sagadahoc County:	4.40 / 10,000 pop.
State:	5.75 / 10,000 pop.

Number of full-service restaurants: 37

Here:	10.18 / 10,000 pop.
State:	11.02 / 10,000 pop.

Adult diabetes rate:

This county:	7.7%
Maine:	8.2%

Adult obesity rate:

Sagadahoc County:	26.5%
Maine:	25.0%

10.24% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($45,027 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	10.24%
Maine average:	6.39%

0.30% of residents moved from foreign countries ($809 average AGI)
Sagadahoc County:
0.30%
Maine average:
0.12%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:

from Cumberland County, ME	3.53% ($41,082 average AGI)
from Androscoggin County, ME	0.80% ($28,034)
from Lincoln County, ME	0.69% ($34,360)

10.20% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($35,982 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	10.20%
Maine average:	6.44%

0.12% of residents moved to foreign countries ($326 average AGI)
Sagadahoc County:
0.12%
Maine average:
0.07%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:

to Cumberland County, ME	3.04% ($35,747 average AGI)
to Androscoggin County, ME	1.09% ($28,766)
to Kennebec County, ME	0.79% ($33,817)

Strongest AM radio stations in Phippsburg:

WJTO (730 AM; 1 kW; BATH, ME; Owner: BLUE JEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WGAN (560 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
WJJB (900 AM; 1 kW; BRUNSWICK, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
WZAN (970 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
WLOB (1310 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
WLAM (1470 AM; 5 kW; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
WJAE (1440 AM; 5 kW; WESTBROOK, ME; Owner: ALTANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
WFAU (1280 AM; 5 kW; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Phippsburg:

WCLZ (98.9 FM; BRUNSWICK, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WYFP (91.9 FM; HARPSWELL, ME; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
WJJB-FM (95.5 FM; TOPSHAM, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
WBLM (102.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WMEA (90.1 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WTHT (107.5 FM; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
WJBQ (97.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WHOM (94.9 FM; MT. WASHINGTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WBCI (105.9 FM; BATH, ME; Owner: BLOUNT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
WYNZ (100.9 FM; WESTBROOK, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
WMEK-FM (99.9 FM; AUBURN, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
WMTW-FM (106.7 FM; NORTH WINDHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
WPOR (101.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
WCYI (93.9 FM; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WMEP (90.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
WQSS (102.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WCME (96.7 FM; BOOTHBAY HARBOR, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WMSJ (89.3 FM; FREEPORT, ME; Owner: DOWNEAST CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATIONS)
WMGX (93.1 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Phippsburg:

WGME-TV (Channel 13; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: WGME LICENSEE, LLC)
WMTW-TV (Channel 8; POLAND SPRING, ME; Owner: WMTW BROADCAST GROUP, LLC)
WPXT (Channel 51; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: HMW, INC.)
WPME (Channel 35; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: KB PRIME MEDIA LLC)
WPFO (Channel 23; WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: CMCG PORTLAND LICENSE LLC)
WCSH (Channel 6; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: PACIFIC AND SOUTHERN COMPANY, INC.)
WMEA-TV (Channel 26; BIDDEFORD, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
WCBB (Channel 10; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
W32CA (Channel 32; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2009 (per 100,000 population)

Phippsburg, Maine:

Fatal accident count: 9
Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 11
Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 6
Fatalities: 9
Persons involved in fatal accidents: 19
Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0

Maine average:

Fatal accident count: 53
Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 76
Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 21
Fatalities: 58
Persons involved in fatal accidents: 129
Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 3

See more detailed statistics of Phippsburg fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

0.71 Miles Northwest Of Intsec. Of Stony Brook Rd. And Route 209 (Lat: 43.833694 Lon: -69.827833), Call Sign: KNKA708
Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 845.010 MHz
Grant Date: 11/06/2007, Expiration Date: 10/01/2017, Certifier: David C Jatlow
Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 1120 20th Street, Nw, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 457-2055, Fax: (202) 457-3074, Email:
Stoney Brook Road (Lat: 43.833611 Lon: -69.828389), Type: Tower, Structure height: 58.2 m, Call Sign: KNKQ459
Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz
Grant Date: 12/16/2008, Expiration Date: 01/15/2019
Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150, Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

Edward G Roach, 2.7 Mi N (Lat: 43.859444 Lon: -69.813889), Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.8 m, Overall height: 56.3 m, Licensee ID: L00296049
Registrant: Sba Properties, Inc., 5900 Broken Sound Pkwy., Nw, Boca Raton, FL 33487, Phone: (561) 995-7670, Email:
Edward G Roach, 2.7 Mi N (Lat: 43.859444 Lon: -69.813889), Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.8 m, Overall height: 56.3 m, Licensee ID: L00296049
Registrant: Sba Properties, Inc., 5900 Broken Sound Pkwy., Nw, Boca Raton, FL 33487, Phone: (561) 995-7670, Email:
Mark L Gartley, Main Road (Lat: 43.795556 Lon: -69.832250), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 78 m
Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Suite 100, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 862-5989, Email:
Mark L Gartley, Main Road (Lat: 43.795556 Lon: -69.832250), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 78 m
Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Suite 100, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 862-5989, Email:
2.7 Mi N (Lat: 43.859444 Lon: -69.813889), Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.8 m, Overall height: 56.3 m
Registrant: New England Telephone And Telegraph, 251 Locke Dr S3e31, Marlboro, MA 01752, Phone: (508) 624-1173, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

Kelp Shed Hermit Island Rt 216 (Lat: 43.719250 Lon: -69.851722), Call Sign: KQD421, Licensee ID: L00534883
Assigned Frequencies: 157.620 MHz
Grant Date: 02/10/1998, Expiration Date: 02/18/2003, Cancellation Date: 04/01/2003
Registrant: Hermit Island Company Incorporated, 42 Front St, Bath, ME 04530
Lat: 43.719250 Lon: -69.851722, Call Sign: WPYD272
Assigned Frequencies: 157.620 MHz
Grant Date: 07/22/2003, Expiration Date: 07/22/2013, Certifier: Nicholas S Sewall
Registrant: Federal Licensing, Inc., 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

STATION, On Oak Hill 3.0 Mi E Of Brunswick (Lat: 43.833667 Lon: -69.827806), Overall height: 58.8 m, Call Sign: WNTM520
Assigned Frequencies: 928.156 MHz, 952.156 MHz
Grant Date: 03/31/1992, Expiration Date: 03/31/1997, Cancellation Date: 01/19/1995
Registrant: Phone: (919) 545-2223
PHIPPSBURG, 2.7 Miles North Of (Lat: 43.859500 Lon: -69.813917), Overall height: 56.4 m, Call Sign: WHQ510
Assigned Frequencies: 6256.54 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 6345.50 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 6404.80 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz
Grant Date: 04/24/1987, Expiration Date: 10/17/1996, Cancellation Date: 10/17/1996
Registrant: New England Telephone And Telegraph Company, 125 High St Rm 515, Boston, MA 02110
PHIPPSBURG, 1 Mi Nw (Lat: 43.833667 Lon: -69.827806), Overall height: 58.5 m, Call Sign: WLV520
Assigned Frequencies: 2121.60 MHz
Grant Date: 01/09/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 02/15/2007, Certifier: Carol L Tacker
Registrant: Cingular Wireless LLC, 5601 Legacy Drive Ms A-3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 229-7506, Fax: (469) 229-7295, Email:

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

Rt 217 (Lat: 43.761194 Lon: -69.859222), Type: Building, Overall height: 3 m, Call Sign: WHF740, Licensee ID: L00539246
Assigned Frequencies: 156.425 MHz, 156.450 MHz, 156.800 MHz
Grant Date: 07/12/2002, Expiration Date: 08/28/2012
Registrant: Sebasco Harbor Resort LLC, Rt 217, Sebasco Estates, ME 04565

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Phippsburg)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

Aircraft: BEECH A36 (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 138 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-550 SER (280 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 1553Z , Serial Number: E-2523, Year manufactured: 1990, Airworthiness Date: 02/12/1990
Registrant (Individual): Oliver S Dominick, Po Box 219, Phippsburg, ME 04562

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

Fire: 3

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