Higgins Farm
This old farm allows for public access to its shoreline and is a very good spot to enjoy the beach and swim.
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Higgins Farm Details
This old farm allows for public access to its shoreline and is a very good spot to enjoy the beach and swim. Paddlers can hand-carry to the water. Although the farmhouse and barns remain private, access has been secured through a conservation easement with the Chebeague and Cumberland Land Trust.
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