A fire in 1882 destroyed some of the village's businesses, which were never rebuilt. Another blow came later when the railroad from Waterville to Bangor was rerouted out of town. Two influential people had the line changed so that it would not damage their property. Today the village consists of a general store, town office, Grange hall, church, fire station and numerous homes. The population is around 1,200.
Many people visit to take advantage of the fine recreational resources.
The Rutland and Carlton Bog areas are breeding spots for deer, making the town a prime hunting area. Fishermen can be spotted on the ponds in summer and winter catching pickerel and bass. Canoeists enjoy a trip upstream from Plymouth Pond to Gray Pond. The Plymouth Grange is incorporated. The town's first public high school is discontinued.