Town Government

Searsport governs itself by town meeting, while a board of selectmen and a town manager oversee town water, sewage treatment, police patrol, fire protection, emergency medical service, public works, recreational programs and a library. The town has a full time manager, full time assessor and a part-time code enforcement officer. Many town residents serve on a number of boards and committees for all aspects of managing town affairs. See the Searsport Government web site for more details about the town government, committees, etc.

Medical

Six miles away is Waldo County General Hospital, which offers a full range of both in-patient and out-patient services including emergency care, acute care, home health care, oncology clinic, hospice programs, nutrition education, mammography, CT scans, and has an active staff of physicians and medical practitioners. Nearby are two long term care facilities and several boarding homes. Within Searsport are dentists, chiroprators and massage therapists.

Education

Searsport is part of the RSU 20 school district which also includes Belfast, Belmont, Frankfort, Morrill, Northport, Searsmont, Stockton Springs and Swanville. Each community has a K-5 elementary school, while all students attend middle school and high school in either Belfast or Searsport. High school juniors and seniors may take courses at the Waldo County Regional Vocational Center. There are active adult education programs in Searsport and throughout the area. The University of Maine Frederick Hutchinson Center (FHC) is located a short distance away in Belfast. FHC currently offers several degree and non-degree programs from associates to graduate level as well as professional certificate programs. The Mid-coast Leadership Academy, located at FHC, offers individuals an opportunity to learn and improve teamwork and leadership skills. The Senior College at the Hutchinson Center provides a diverse curriculum of programs, classes and special events for those 50 years and older, along with their spouses or partners. Subjects range from intellectually challenging to simply enjoyable.

Services

Searsport recognizes tourism as a major industry and has variety of lodging options from historic bed & breakfast inns to motels to a seaside campground. There are two banks in the downtown area with ATMs for drive-up or off-hour service. The Post Office is right off of Main St on Water St. Main St also offers a full service grocery store, convenience stores, fuel, laundries, a car wash, legal, financial and insurance services, as well as many fine dining facilities and retail shops. Additionally, you can find both auto and bicycle sales and service, plumbers, electricians, carpenters, lawn care and just about any service for home or business within Searsport or nearby. Searsport is also home to a variety of churches with many others in the surrounding communities.

Public Internet access and Wi-Fi are available at the Carver Memorial Library on Mortland Rd a block from Main St.