Welcome to South Blue Hill, Maine! You are about to see the story of a small community on the mid-coast of Maine that has prospered since its first settlement in 1762. Inspired by the area’s incomparable beauty, people have taken pretty good care of themselves and each other. This includes the use of local resources to craft the homes, schools and churches that dot the Falls Bridge Road connecting the towns of Blue Hill and Brooklin.
Who were these first settlers in the South Blue Hill area? They were mainly of English, Irish and Scottish ancestry. The rocky coast and close access to good fishing and hunting must have appealed to them. There were also trees for building materials. We know that in 1763, John Roundy and Joseph Wood built a mill on what we now call Mill Island, a piece of land nestled between Conary Cove and South Blue Hill. There were no bridges. Early property lots were laid out in 80 acre parcels. Only three (3) of these lots are left intact today and they extend from Blue Hill Bay to the Salt Pond.
The photos on this site include those gathered of the area known as Blue Hill Falls (north of the Falls Bridge) and South Blue Hill (south of the Falls Bridge - to the Brooklin Town Line). The latter is on land known as the Blue Hill Neck.
Who were these first settlers in the South Blue Hill area? They were mainly of English, Irish and Scottish ancestry. The rocky coast and close access to good fishing and hunting must have appealed to them. There were also trees for building materials. We know that in 1763, John Roundy and Joseph Wood built a mill on what we now call Mill Island, a piece of land nestled between Conary Cove and South Blue Hill. There were no bridges. Early property lots were laid out in 80 acre parcels. Only three (3) of these lots are left intact today and they extend from Blue Hill Bay to the Salt Pond.
The photos on this site include those gathered of the area known as Blue Hill Falls (north of the Falls Bridge) and South Blue Hill (south of the Falls Bridge - to the Brooklin Town Line). The latter is on land known as the Blue Hill Neck.
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UPCOMING EVENTS for 2018Bridge Advisory Committee (BAC) Meetings
NEW Files to support all Bridge Meetings are Posted!) (NEW) 16 Oct (Tues) Falls Bridge Advisory Comm. Mtg 6pm (Town Hall) TBD Oct/Nov? - Falls Bridge Community Meeting 6pm est. (Town Hall) Note: The public is welcome at BAC meetings. Central Hall Schedule 2 December - Luncheon and Cookie Exchange (Sunday 1pm) CLICK HERE for:
Blue Hill Falls Bridge Meeting Minutes & Supporting Files ALL meeting information has been posted! 
Photo above by Jim Murray
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Things do Change.
Remember when the Boathouse on Conary Cove was Gray? It's now Red! 
Photo above by Butler Smythe
Get your copy at:
1. Fairwinds Florist, Blue Hill, Maine 2. Sleigh Bell Shoppe, South Blue Hill, Maine 3. Contact Caerulean@me.com $8 each or three (3) for $20 - a Great Deal! 
Photo above by Jim Murray
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