Alton

Maine · ME · Penobscot County

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About Alton

Town in Maine, United States

829Population

42.6 sq miArea

180 ftElevation

Alton is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. It is part of the Bangor Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 829 at the 2020 census. The community is named after an Alton in England.

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September 14–20, 2026·Maine · ME · Penobscot County

The forecast calls for Mostly Sunny, highs near 70°.

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Carlos G.

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Sunset over Alton last night

Caught this from the ridge on my walk. Had to share — one of those skies that makes you stop.

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Diane R.

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New coffee shop opened on Main

Went twice this week already. Great flat white and there's a corner with outlets if you need to work.

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