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Resource Guide

About this guide

This Resource Guide, first published in June 2025 and regularly updated online, is an inventory of all the services, programs, events, and resources currently available to the people of Phippsburg.

Is anything missing? Is anything wrong? Please let us know at phippsburgcares.org/contact/ and we will update the website and next version of the print guide.

Download a printable PDF of the complete guide. Or download a relevant section.

Financial Assistance

Phippsburg already has three funds that offer financial support to residents in need.

Bottle/Can Collection Fund – Transfer Station

Proceeds from the bottle/can collection at the Transfer Station are distributed to residents who need short-term assistance for fuel, food, or medicine. Julia House, 207-389-2653, or Jimma Totman, 207-443-3869.

Goodwill Account – Town

This emergency fund assists families needing fuel or any other basic short-term necessities. Families may apply for funds directly to the Town Administrator, who manages the fund. All applications are kept confidential. Donations may be made with a check payable to the Town of Phippsburg (subject line: Goodwill Account). Town Administrator. 207-389-2653, ext. 201.

Grandparents Fund – Popham Circle

Discretionary funding provides basic necessities such as winter clothing or school supplies/activity fees to students whose families need extra help. Provided by the Popham Circle. Tammy Doran, Secretary, Phippsburg Elementary School. . 207-389-1514.

 

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Phippsburg CARES has established a new fund that will help individuals and families in Phippsburg who have an urgent need or unexpected expense such as food, fuel, and medicine.

Heidi’s Hope Fund

                

 

Heidi’s Hope Fund is a tax-exempt charitable organization that provides hope and timely, temporary assistance to Phippsburg residents experiencing financial hardship who need food, medicine or medical care, heating assistance and perhaps other necessary expenses.

The fund was established in April 2025 to honor the generous spirit, joy for life, compassion, service to others, and deep faith of Heidi Michelle Yeaton, the daughter of a long-time Phippsburg family. Heidi passed away very suddenly in March 2025. We hope that her lifetime of service – including her dedication to her country as Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, as a critical care nurse, and as caregiver to her patients, family, friends and neighbors – will be an inspiration to us all.

If you need support, contact a member of the Heidi’s Hope Fund Oversight Committee: Pastor Ari Keller, 207-389-2129; Pastor Holly Morrison, 207-504-0107; Sandy Totman Hart, 207-729-2356; or Lorana Pierce, 207-389-1510. You will be asked to complete a short questionnaire that the committee will consider to determine if this fund can help you or perhaps guide you elsewhere. All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.

Tax-exempt donations may be made out to Heidi’s Hope Fund and sent to:

Heidi’s Hope Fund
P.O. Box 165
Phippsburg, ME 04562

Tax EIN # 33-4296921

If sending cash, please include a note that indicates you want it to go to Heidi’s Hope Fund. If you have additional questions about the fund, please call Susie Duncan at 207-295-3533.

Food Assistance and Programs

Food Banks, Gardens, and More

Backpack Program

Part of the national Feeding America effort, sends free food home with Phippsburg Elementary School students on weekends and holiday weeks when schools are closed and for students who don’t receive school meals. Open to any parent/student who requests services. Totally confidential. Tammy Doran, , 207-389-1514

Bath Area Food Bank

Open Tuesdays (4-6pm) and Thursdays (12-2pm.) Hot meals are also served from the Soup Kitchen window on Tuesdays and Thursdays (12-1:30pm), and Wednesdays (12-1pm). 807 Middle Street, Bath. http://www.bathfoodbank.org. Facebook page

Community Garden and Sharing Table

Provides a sustainable, positive and healthy space for individuals, groups and families to grow their own food for themselves and the community. Free vegetables available to residents on Wednesdays in summer/early fall from 1-4pm. Next to Phippsburg transfer station on Sam Day Hill Road. Ellen Winchester, 207-406-1105.

Gleaning Program

Midcoast Hunger Prevention Program and other gardeners bring food harvested by the Merrymeeting Gleaners to supplement fresh vegetables available at the Sharing Table at the Phippsburg Community Garden. Open Wednesdays, July 9 through September, 1-4pm. Located at the community garden site on Sam Day Hill Road. Karen Balnis, .

NEW: Merrymeeting Gleaners sponsors four winter Sharing Tables, with free produce available for anyone to take anonymously.

Brunswick – Curtis Memorial Library

  • Tuesdays, 11:30am-1:30pm

Bath (2 locations)

  • Patten Free Library – Tuesdays, 12-3:00pm
  • Bath YMCA – Thursdays, 9:00am-11:45am

Topsham – Topsham Public Library

  • Wednesdays, 12:30pm-2:30pm

Seniors Helping Seniors

Free luncheons the 3rd Tuesday of every month at the Small Point Baptist Church. All are welcome. If you cannot attend, we’ll deliver. Or call if you need a ride. 207-389-2189 or 389-1451.

Veggie Van Wednesdays

UPDATED CONTACT: Free groceries and fresh produce are available for families with children on Wednesdays at the Phippsburg Fire Department between 9:15 and 9:30 a.m. This program is provided by the Bath YMCA. Due to increasing demand, interested families should contact Jennifer Connelie, YMCA Veggie Van Coordinator, at .

Meals

Baked Bean Suppers

Bath Area Senior Citizens Activity Center: Every 4th Saturday from February to October. $10/adult, $5/child. 45 Floral Street, Bath. 207-443-4937. . Note: This updates incorrect information in the June 2025 print guide.

Emergency Meals

Available through Phippsburg Sportsmen’s Association during longer power outages (when the club has power). 272 Main Road.

Family BBQ

Hosted each May by the Phippsburg Elementary School Parent Teacher Association (PTA). Held on the field next to the school. .

Friday Lunches

Free lunch served at the First Baptist Church in Bath on Fridays at 11:30am. 851 Washington Street, Bath. 207-443-5356.

Meals on Wheels (through Spectrum Generations)

Offers meal delivery to Phippsburg residents on Wednesdays. Fees are based on a sliding scale. An additional day could be offered depending on need. 207-622-9212. http://www.spectrumgenerations.org

Potluck Suppers at Popham Chapel

Free supper for all at 6pm on the second Saturday of every month except January and February. Barbara Keltonic, . Popham Beach Library Facebook page.

Thanksgiving Dinner

Free community dinner through Phippsburg Sportsmen’s Association on Thanksgiving Day, 11am-2pm. All are welcome! Join us at the club and eat with other community members or have it delivered. Rides available. 272 Main Road. Norma Burpee, 207-504-1227.

Thanksgiving Food Baskets

Popham Circle provides Phippsburg Elementary School families with all the fixings for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner and assorted non-perishable pantry items. Requests should be made to Tammy Doran, Secretary, Phippsburg Elementary School, , 207-389-1514. Or Jill Jensen, Popham Circle, .

Health, Wellness, and Support Services

Children and Families

Newborn Support

CradleME: Free service connects new parents, parents-to-be, and caregivers with the right home-based or virtual support to give newborns a strong start. A partnership between many programs created to help you and your baby thrive.

(Maine) Families: Free service offered to all families who are expecting or have a new baby at home. Maine Families’ Certified Family Visitors provide information, encouragement, and support on topics such as health, nutrition, safety, development, and your family’s well-being. They will come to you at your convenience.

Set for Success

Provides a chance for every RSU1 student to receive a backpack, school supplies, and more, all free of charge. Sign up for a haircut, visit the clothing closet, and walk the rows of local organizations’ tables with information on resources. Usually held the week before school begins in fall.

Teachers Resources Fund

Discretionary funds available for the Phippsburg Elementary School principal to give to school staff for special instructional materials, classroom supplies, or equipment not covered by the regular budget. Provided through Popham Circle.

Consulting Support

Assistive Technology

Provides improved access to and acquisition of assistive technology in education, employment, community living, and information technology. Offers a variety of services to people of all ages and all abilities. Services are provided through the Maine CITE program and available to Mainers.

NEW: Bank/Credit Union Assistance

The Maine Bureau of Financial Institutions helps Maine consumers with complaints or concerns about banks or credit unions. Complaints can be filed from its website. The office also has additional resources under “consumer tools.”

Financial

Money Minders offers trained volunteers to assist older adults with their finances. Services are free for qualified clients and on a fee-for-service basis to clients exceeding income guidelines. Offered through Spectrum Generations.

  • 207-729-0475

Legal

Legal Services for Maine Elders: Free legal services for Maine’s socially and economically eligible adults, age 60 and older when basic human needs are at stake. Plus advocates for people facing challenges accessing Medicare benefits.

Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project: Free legal assistance to low-income Mainers.

Pine Tree Legal Assistance: Free civic legal aid.

Tax Deferral

A lifeline loan program that can cover the annual property tax bills for Mainers who are 65 and older or are permanently disabled and cannot afford to pay them on their own. Allows most vulnerable residents to age in place. Repayment of the loan occurs once the property is sold or becomes part of an estate.

  • Ask at Town Hall – Lisa Wallace or Town Administrator

Tax Preparation

Free tax preparation through AARP Tax-Aide in many different locations in Maine, including Bath.

  • Bath Area Senior Activity Center, 45 Floral Street

 

NEW: Midcoast Maine CA$H, an initiative of the United Way of Mid Coast Maine, offers free tax preparation and financial information to those who qualify.

Emergency, Protection, and Specialized Services

2-1-1 Maine

United Way of Mid-Coast Maine supports 2-1-1 Maine, the free, confidential, 24-hour referral line to help connect residents with information and local services. Examples include after-school care, elder care, utilities and heating, housing and rent, food and clothing, and mental health.

Adult Protective Services (APS)

Anyone can call for help or information. If you are worried about an older person, but aren’t sure if what you are seeing is abuse, it’s best to let APS know your concerns. APS can provide or arrange for services to protect incapacitated and dependent adults (age 18 and over) in danger of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

Aging and Disability Services

Supports Maine’s older and disabled adults by providing adult protective, brain injury, intellectual and developmental disability, long-term care, and aging and community services.

Behavioral Health Services

A network of care dedicated to serving children, adults and families in need of services for mental and behavioral health, developmental services, education and recovery. Provided by Sweetster, a non-profit organization.

  • 329 Bath Road, Brunswick
  • 800-434-3000

Dementia Daytime Care and Caregiver Support

Bath Brunswick Respite Care provides support and valuable information to families living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Domestic Violence Resource Center

Serves individuals affected by domestic abuse, dating violence, and stalking. 24/7 Hotline (call 800-522-3304) for legal and court support, emergency sheltering, hospital accompaniment, group healing, and transitional housing. Provided by New Hope Midcoast.

Midcoast Maine Community Action

Connects Sagadahoc County residents to multiple social services. Services include: early childhood education, coaching and education workshops, food, counseling, and breastfeeding support for new mothers, help with housing, fuel, utilities, security deposits, financial education and other basic needs, parent and caregiver workshops.

  • 34 Wing Farm Pkwy., Bath
  • 800-221-2221 or 207-442-7963

NEW: New Hope Midcoast

Offers a 24-hour helpline, legal and court support, and emergency shelter for abuse victims.

  • newhopemidcoast.org
  • 1-800-522-3304 or 207-443-8898
  • 12 Court St., Bath

Overdose Prevention Through Intensive Outreach Naloxone and Safety (OPTIONS)

Supports treatment, harm reduction, and recovery, and aims to reduce the number of fatal and non-fatal drug related overdoses. State resource: knowyouroptions.me. Local resource: Bath Recovery Community Center. Functions as a space of support for all individuals in the region who are impacted by substance use. Helps build positive and recovery-oriented relationships, support groups, connections to community resources, and much more.

  • 15 Vine Street, Bath
  • 207-607-6595

Sexual Violence

Confidential free 24-hour sexual assault hotline

  • 1-800-871-7741

Sexual Assault Support Services of Midcoast Maine supports and advocates for people affected by sexual violence, while working to prevent it in our communities. In person, support groups, online and phone support.

Medical Care and Adult Support

Adult Day Program

A supportive and stimulating environment for individuals facing memory challenges such as Alzheimer’s or other age-related issues. Flexible care options, with half-day and full-day services available in a safe, engaging group setting. $70 for a half day and $140 for a full day. However, no one will be turned away due to an inability to pay. Sponsorship and state programs are available. Run by Brunswick-Bath Respite Care at the former Bath Hospital.

  • 9 Park Street, Bath
  • 207-729-8571

Adults with Disabilities – Elmhurst

Provides safe and supportive environments where adults with disabilities can truly thrive. Members of our programs will be able to try new things and succeed on their own while having the resources and support they need.

Dental Care

Free comprehensive dental care provided by volunteer dentists to needy, disabled, elderly, and mentally compromised individuals.

Drug Take Back Program – Police Dept.

Residents may drop off unused prescription drugs anonymously at the Green Safe Drug Disposal Box. Over-the-counter drugs do not qualify.

  • Basement of Phippsburg Town Hall
  • 207-443-8201, ext. 1

Eyeglasses – Spectrum Generations

Provides prescription eye glasses for people who meet income requirements and do not have insurance that covers prescription glasses.

  • 800-639-1553

Hero Care Network for Veterans and Their Families – Red Cross

Delivers verified messages to deployed service members during emergencies at home, plus provides access to financial assistance in emergencies.

  • 16 Community Way, Topsham
  • 800-464-6692, Central and Mid Coast Maine Chapter Red Cross

Medical Care and Dental Clinic

Oasis Free Clinics offers no-cost, whole-person primary care medical dental, vision, and mental health services to uninsured adults, ages 18-64 in Midcoast Maine. Also provides a Prescription Assistance Program to all community members who cannot afford their critical medications.

  • 877-275-1787 or 207-662-7968

Medical Equipment and Adaptive Gear Closet

Medical equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, crutches, and canes are available free of charge at Phippsburg Fire and Rescue.

  • Lorana Pierce, Rescue Chief, 207-389-1510

Post-storm Support

Post-disaster Recovery

If your house is condemned due to fire, storms or flooding, the Red Cross provides services such as shelter, emotional support, comfort kits, replacement medications and medical supplies and some financial assistance.

  • 800-733-2767

Warming Centers (during power outages)

Phippsburg Sportsmen’s Association provides hot meals, games, television, and power charging during even the longest power outages. Check Facebook for updates.

Phippsburg Fire Department is a certified warming station during power outages. The daytime temporary shelter offers showers, TV, and a community gathering place. Check the Town of Phippsburg Fire and Rescue Facebook for updates.

  • 1060 Main Road
  • 207-389-2410

Seniors

Bath Area Senior Citizens Activity Center

A variety of events and activities for seniors, including luncheons, dinners, line dancing, quilting, knitting, cornhole, Zumba, and bocce. Annual membership is $15.

Good Morning Program

If you are 60 years or older, disabled, or live alone in Phippsburg, this free program allows you to check in by phone every morning from 8am-10am. If you don’t call, you will be contacted or an officer will stop by to make sure you are ok. Must complete an application at Town Hall). Or call Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Department at 207-443-8529.

NEW: SEARCH Program (Seek ,Elderly, Alone, Renew, Courage & Hope)

Connects folks over 60 years of age with volunteers in our community. Trained volunteers bring skills, enthusiasm, and companionship to their lives while assisting with a variety of support services including transportation. Call 207-837-8810 or click here.

Seniors Helping Seniors

Weekly meetings at Small Point Baptist Church on Tuesdays at 10am. Plus, free luncheons the 3rd Tuesday of every month. All are welcome. If you cannot attend, we’ll deliver. Or call if you need a ride.

  • 207-389-2189 or 207-389-1451

Shut-in Support

Fire and Rescue Department supports shut-ins. If you would like someone to check in on you or a family member during inclement weather, please complete the Emergency Services Questionnaire on the Town’s Web Site to be sure Fire and Rescue can help you in an emergency. Fire and Rescue is also on Facebook and Instagram.

Housing, Home Maintenance, and Home Safety

Emergency Support

NEW: Tedford Warming Shelter

1 Tenney Way, Brunswick (behind Hannaford). Open 4pm to 8 m, first-come-first serve. Communal living space with mat on the floor and sleeping bags. Plus hot meal and clothing are available. Case manager on staff.

NEW: The Gathering Place

5 Tenney Way, Brunswick. Day-time shelter; open 8:30am – 3:00pm. With lunch and coffee.

Emergency Shelters – Tedford Housing

Operates two emergency homeless shelters in Brunswick – an adult shelter with 16 beds and a family shelter with six units for families with child(ren). Both have on-site case management to help guests find housing.

  • Adult shelter: 207-729-1161, ext. #104
  • Family shelter: 207-729-1161, ext. #113

NEW: Heating Assistance-Midcoast Maine Community Action

The group provides emergency heating assistance as part of the Keep ME Warm program and administers the LIHEAP program for Sagadahoc County.

  • 800-221-2221 or 207-442-7963 (option 1)
  • midcoastmainecommunityaction.org/ liheap-assistance

NEW: Heating Assistance-Salvation Army

The Salvation Army provides emergency heating assistance.

  • 207-443-3611
  • easternusa.salvationarmy.org/northern-newengland/bath-brunswick 

Homelessness Prevention

Helps people stay in their homes and avoid eviction by connecting qualified households to resources and rent-in-arrears and security deposit payments. Provided by Tedford Housing.

  • 207-729-1161, ext. 112

Midcoast Wood Bank

Temporary fuel assistance for people in Bath, Brunswick, Topsham but for 2025-26 they have extra wood and may be able to accommodate Phippsburg. Up to one cord of firewood per household per season. Phippsburg is outside their delivery area but if you don’t have access to a truck, CARES may be able to help.

  • Contact Rev. John Allen, 207-729-7331 to check if wood is available, then call CARES volunteer Rob Knox, 508-844-3482 to see if delivery can be arranged.

RAVE Mass Notification System

In the event of an emergency or severe weather in Sagadahoc County, the system sends a free alert to the phone number and/or email address provided by voice call, text, and/or email.

Wandering Person Program

Provides a network of critical real-time information, including a transmitter and a photograph to Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Department, which helps locate individuals prone to wander due to autism, Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other mental/medical conditions. Registration is simple, and your information is secure and private.

  • 207-443-8529

Warm Thy Neighbor

Provides one-time, emergency heating assistance to qualified low-income families and individuals in Phippsburg and many surrounding communities. November to March. Provided by Tedford Housing.

  • 207-729-1161, ext.115

General

Transfer Station Swap/Re-Use Trailer

Townspeople may put items aside for possible reuse, “shop” for wanted items, and reduce waste the Town pays to have transferred out of town. Books, kitchen/housewares, clothes, and more. The new textile boxes are cleaned out on Mondays. A Phippsburg Transfer Station windshield sticker is required at all times. Open 8am-4pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from Sept. 15-June 15; also on Fridays from June 15-Sept. 14. 58 Sam Day Hill Road.

  • 207-389-1402

Repairs and Other Home Services

NEW: Comfortably Home

Provides safety checks, accessibility modifications & minor home repairs at no cost to homeowners who are 55+ or have a disability, live in Sagadahoc County or Brunswick, and meet income guidelines. No application necessary! Visit http://www.comfortablyhome.org for more information or contact Kristen at 295-3317 or to get started.

Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Sells home improvement supplies, with proceeds benefiting affordable housing programs. Open Tuesdays – Saturdays, 10am-5pm. Donations welcome.

Home Repairs – Habitat 7 Rivers

Offered free to those who qualify: home repairs and modifications, including repairing/building new stairs; installing ramps; basic weatherizing to keep homes warmer/more efficient; addressing moisture issues; changing door knobs; improving flooring; fixing doors, windows, and gutters; installing grab bars and handrails; improving lighting; and changing faucets. Provided by Habitat for Humanity 7 Rivers. An application form must be completed. Click here to download the application form. Or pick one up at Town Hall.

Sand Buckets for Seniors

Free for those 65 or older who want sand for their walkways during the winter. Made possible by the generous donation of buckets from local hardware stores and sand from Bath Public Works, in partnership with Sagadahoc Sheriff Department and the Bath Police Department.

  • 207-443-8529

Seniors Helping Seniors

Among other services, it provides seniors with light housework in a pinch.

  • 207-389-2189

Snow Shoveling

Spectrum Generations offers free services such as snow shoveling to residents.

Smoke Alarms and Bed Shakers

The American Red Cross will install free smoke alarms and bed shakers (for people hard of hearing) and provide free home-safety checks.

Recreational Activities

Events

NEW: Phippsburg CARES hikes

Upcoming walks can be found here, where volunteers can also sign up to lead additional walks. Walks are always on the first Thursday and third Sunday of the month.

Phippsburg Sportsmen’s Association

Offers turkey, skeet and archery shoots, holds safety courses for hunting, archery, ATV and snowmobiling. Recent events: Dickie Lemont ‘Take-A-Kid Fishing’ Family Fishing Day, Winter Family Day, and other free youth family events; Turkey Shoot; Nordic Ski Program and Summer Family Fun Day. Membership yearly is $10 for adults and $2 for juniors.

Totman/Wallace Golf Tournament

Golf tournament (usually held at Sebasco Harbor Resort in the Fall) to benefit the scholarship fund.

  • Julia House, 207-389-2653

Town Recreation Committee

Phippsburg’s Recreation Department and Commission hosts many events throughout the year and distributes a quarterly newsletter to keep people informed about events hosted by them and others.

Indoors

Bath YMCA

Free community Walking Club on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-2pm during the fall and winter months only. No sign-up necessary but please check in at the front desk.

  • 303 Center Street, Bath
  • 207-443-4112

Tai Chi Classes

Free and open to the public most Wednesdays from 10-11am at Center/UCC Church.

Outdoors

Basin Preserve

1,910 acres of coastal access for clamming, fishing and miles of hiking trails, including Sprague Pond Trail, New Meadows Trail, Denny Reed Trail, and Mica Mine Trail. Day use only. No dogs allowed.

Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area and Trail

600 acres of permanently protected salt marshes and coastal uplands, extending from the Sprague River to the Morse River and to the upland edge of Seawall Beach. A popular site for hiking and beach-going. The area is open all year, from dawn until dusk. Visitors must park in the designated parking lot and enter on foot only. Dogs are not allowed in any season.

  • 372 Morse Mountain Road

Fort Popham State Historic Site

Fort Popham is a Civil War-era coastal defense fortification at the mouth of the Kennebec River in Phippsburg, Maine. It is located in sight of the short-lived Popham Colony and, like the colony, named for George Popham, the colony’s leader. Accessible year-round, free.

  • At the end of Popham Road

Hunting and Fishing Licenses

Town Hall issues hunting and fishing licenses Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm (except for 1-2pm). Please remember to bring in your previous registration or a photo ID. You can also register online. All lifetime, veteran, and disability licenses MUST go directly through the State of Maine.

Kennebec Rowing Group

Rowing program from May – October; meets at Fiddler’s Reach boat launch – Morse Landing.

Malaga Island Preserve

Once home to a mixed-race fishing community forcibly removed by the state in 1912, now a public preserve and important Maine historical site. It is located near the mouth of the New Meadows River in Phippsburg. The best way to get there is by kayak and the landing area is on the white shell beach on the island’s north end. A dock also was installed in 2024.

Minot Walking Path

Located at Phippsburg Elementary School. Open during daylight hours, but not when children are outside playing on the field. No dogs allowed.

  • 1047 Main Road

Morse Cove Boat Launch

Open to the public dawn to dusk. Ample parking.

  • 295 Fiddlers Reach Road

Nordic Skiing

Meets on Saturdays at Phippsburg Sportsmen’s Association, conditions permitting.

Phippsburg Land Trust

Preserves, protects, and stewards special wild and natural places and trails in Phippsburg. Properties open to the public include Bijhouwer Forest Easement, Center Pond Preserve, Sprague Pond Preserve, Wilbur Preserve at Cox’s Head, McDonald Marsh Preserve, Spirit Pond Preserve, Duly Farm Preserve and others. Guided walks are offered.

Popham Beach State Park

Three-mile beach bordered by the Kennebec and Morse Rivers. Facilities include bathhouses, fresh-water solar rinse-off showers, and charcoal grills. Lifeguards on duty in summer. Pets are not allowed on beaches between April 1 and September 30, but are welcome from October 1 through March 31 if leashed. Open all year; 9am to sunset daily unless otherwise posted at the gate. NOTICE: Fee collected year-round at entry booth by staff or self-service station.

  • Off Route 209

Totman Cove Preserve

The beach and parking are available to Phippsburg taxpayers and their guests only. A current Phippsburg transfer station sticker is required on all cars and trucks parking at the preserve.

  • Off West Point Road

Social/Spiritual Connections and Community Events

Churches and Worship

Center/UCC Congregational Church

Worship services on Sunday at 10am and pastoral counseling. Live concerts, potluck dinners, and free meeting space. Pastor Holly Morrison.

Pine Grove Church of the Nazarene

Counseling offered by Pastor Mark Drinkwater; service on Sundays at 11am.

  • 252 West Point Road
  • 207-389-1737

Popham Chapel

Non-denominational worship services every Sunday from the last Sunday in May through September at 10am. Coffee hour immediately following. Also offers a Special Christmas Eve and Easter Sunday service every year (weather permitting).

  • 969 Popham Road (Route 209)
  • Jean Wyman, 207-389-2462 (summer), 207-653-3376 (winter)

Sebasco Estates Church of the Nazarene

  • 583 Sebasco Road
  • Pastor Wes Murphy. 207-389-1637

Small Point Baptist Church

Weekly Youth Program, Senior Christmas Lunch, and free meeting spaces. Counseling offered by Pastor Ari Keller. Weekly worship service at 10:30am Sundays.

  • 1754 Main Road
  • 207-389-2129

Synagogue – Beth Israel

Shabbat Evening Service on Friday at 7pm and Shabbat morning service on Saturdays at 10am. Rabbi Lisa Vinikoor.

Events

Many events are offered throughout the year. Those listed here are annual events. Please check our Events page for a current list of ongoing events.

Annual Town Clean-up Day – Fire and Rescue Dept.

Generally the last Saturday in April from 8am-12pm. Volunteers sign up to clean stretches of public roads in town. The Fire Department provides the supplies and lunch. Recently, the Phippsburg Elementary School PTA has begun holding a bottle collection at the school simultaneously.

Bowdoin International Music Festival – Phippsburg

Congregational/Center Church in July/August.

Concert at Fort Popham

Annual free outdoor evening concert featuring the Bath Municipal Band held in early August. Donations are welcome.

Fall Dinner – Popham Chapel House

A full-course, set-price dinner prepared by Popham Circle members in late September/early October at the Popham Chapel House. Proceeds support community charities.

George Popham Flare Night Celebration and Parade

Annual small parade with the 17 Popham colonists held at sunset in Popham Village, followed by flares and a bonfire on the beach. Hosted by the Popham Beach Improvement Association on the third Friday of August. All are welcome.

Popham Library Summer Speaker Series

Free events on Thursday evenings in July and August. Donations are welcome.

Summer Craft and Bake Sale

Handmade crafts and homemade baked goods. Hosted by the Popham Circle members at the Popham Chapel the weekend after July 4th. Proceeds support numerous community charities.

Summer Concerts at Popham Chapel

Free live music performed by local artists on select Tuesday evenings, June – September. Donations are welcomed.

Holiday Events

Christmas Craft Fair

First Saturday in December at the Phippsburg Elementary School, hosted by the PTA. Proceeds help fund up to five yearly scholarships, both academic and vocational, for graduating seniors who attended PES.

“Come to the Stable” Christmas Event

Free display of nativity scenes and live piano music during the first weekend in December at the festively decorated, historic Popham Chapel. Complimentary light refreshments.

Halloween Trick or Trunk

Cars and trucks, big and small, are decorated in their Halloween best and lined up at the Town Hall parking lot. Children accompanied by an adult are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes while collecting goodies and admiring the decorations. Participating vehicles may arrive after 3:30pm and should be in place by 5pm. Volunteers must sign up in advance. Hosted by the Recreation Committee.

Holiday Foods and Handcrafts Fair

Holiday-themed homemade foods for holiday entertaining and handcrafted gifts are on sale on the first weekend in December at the Popham Chapel House. Hosted by the Popham Circle. Proceeds support community charities.

Town Hall Christmas Party

For Phippsburg children. The date is advertised on the town website and at the school. There is no need for volunteers, but cookies or small gifts for the children are appreciated.

  • Lisa Wallace and/or the Town Administrator at Town Hall

Libraries

Albert F. Totman Public Library

Offers a broad selection of adult, young adult, and children’s books, DVDs, and audiobooks – as well as access to the statewide Interlibrary Loan program. It also hosts a book club, bridge club, and sewing club…with more programs and activities in the planning stages. Open Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10am-7pm; Thursdays, 10am-5pm; and Saturdays, 10am-2pm.

Popham Library

Historic library is open Memorial Day through September 30th. Vacation reading, local history, WiFi, and Thursday Summer speaker series.

Organizations and Social Groups

American Legion Phippsburg Memorial Post 216

Are you a veteran who would like to join other comrades for fellowship and support our community, veterans, and their families? Please join us on the second Thursday of each month at 6pm at the Phippsburg Sportsmen’s Association, 272 Main Rd.

Kids’ Community Garden – Center/UCC Church

Eight garden plots available for planting and tending by children.

Meeting Spaces

Center/UCC Church: Free gathering space for Phippsburg residents, organizations, and committees at Linden Tree Meeting Room. Live concerts, potluck dinners.

Small Point Baptist Church: Building can be used for meetings, weddings, funerals, or celebrations of life.

Maine Maritime Museum

Offers exhibits about Maine’s maritime heritage, culture and the role Maine has played in regional and global maritime activities. Demonstrations on boatbuilding, blacksmithing, and ship launching, lighthouse tours, and much more. Open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day from 9:30am to 5pm. Children 17 and under are free as are active military members and their families and SNAP benefit recipients.

Mid-Coast Senior College

Dedicated to providing quality education for people 50 years of age and older. Classes are in-person and online, including art and art history, music, history, crafts, philosophy, environmental studies, law, sociology, science, and government. Annual membership is $35; many lectures are free.

Phippsburg Elementary School Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

Meets at 8:30am first Friday of each month when school is in session. Supports teacher requests, field trips, author visits, and more. Funded through donations and supported by volunteers.

Phippsburg Historical Society

Has a treasure trove of documents, books, tools, ship models, furniture, paintings, and other artifacts. Open weekdays year-round, 7am-11am by appointment, and Thursdays and Fridays during the summer, 2-4pm. Holds an annual Yard Sale.

Phippsburg Piecemakers Quilters

The quilting group meets Wednesdays at the Totman Library from 1:30 to 3:30pm. Anyone is welcome to come, whether to quilt with us, or just sit and do needlework and chat. Monthly tutorial for small sewing projects and occasionally try a bigger pattern for quilt-sized projects. Dana Marshall, .

  • 28 Parker Head Road

Phippsburg Sportsmen’s Association

Monthly meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at 7pm, the annual meeting is held on the third Monday of August at 6pm. The group promotes outdoor activities, education, and conservation through free youth events. Annual events include the Dickie Lemont ‘Take-A-Kid Fishing’ Ice Fishing Derby, Winter Family Field Day, Summer Family Field Day, Turkey Shoots, and the free Community Thanksgiving Dinner. Clubhouse is open to community members to hold memorials and celebrations of life services at no charge. Other organizations in town are welcome to use the clubhouse to hold meetings and events. The group also hosts Grammy Jaynes Education Fund, used to help send youths to Conservation Camp.

Popham Circle Women’s Group

A nonprofit group focused on raising funds for Popham Chapel and various community needs. New members are always welcome.

Seniors Helping Seniors

Weekly meetings at Small Point Baptist Church on Tuesdays at 10am. Plus, free luncheons the 3rd Tuesday of every month. All are welcome. If you cannot attend, we’ll deliver. Or call if you need a ride.

  • 207-389-2189 or 207-389-1451

Veterans of Foreign Wars: Pitman-Morrison VFW Post 7738

Monthly meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 6pm at the Phippsburg Sportsmen’s Association building at 272 Main Road. Post 7738 is dedicated to serving veterans and giving back to our community.

  • Fred Libby, 207-841-9447

Transportation

Volunteer Transportation Network (VTP)

IMPORTANT UPDATE: As of 12/8/25, CARES has suspended its participation in this network until our insurance coverage is reinstated.  Confidential and free service that matches riders and volunteer drivers to provide free rides for medical appointments, groceries, and social activities. Supported through a partnership with the Bath Police Department, UMaine Center on Aging/Lifelong Maine, AARP Maine, and the Maine Cabinet on Aging. The program provides background checks, support and insurance coverage for volunteer drivers. Volunteer drivers needed!