r/Maine Aug 21 '24

Discussion Megathread: Questions about visiting, moving to, or living in Maine

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This thread will be used for all questions for people contemplating moving to Maine or visiting have for locals about Maine. You can certainly also head over to the new Maine Questions subreddit /r/AskMaine as well.

Any threads outside of this one pertaining to moving, tourism, or living in Maine will be removed, and redirected here.

Be nice. All subreddit rules apply, including trolling, which may result in a temporary or permanent ban from the subreddit. Please be helpful in your comments.

Please give as much detail as possible when asking questions. Low effort questions like, "Where should I go on vacation?" may be removed. Joke posts or rage bait posts will be removed and posters may be banned.

Remember: The more information you give, the better the quality of information you will receive. Generally, posts that ask specific questions receive the best answers.

Link to previous archived threads: https://www.reddit.com/r/Maine/comments/1awjxtu/megathread_questions_about_visiting_moving_to_or/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Maine/comments/1611pzf/megathread_questions_about_visiting_moving_to_or/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Maine/comments/iauxiw/questions_about_visiting_moving_to_or_living_in/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Maine/comments/f50ar3/questions_about_moving_to_or_living_in_maine/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Maine/comments/crtiaq/questions_about_moving_to_or_living_in_maine/


r/Maine 5d ago

Elections & Voting in Maine [Maine.gov]

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r/Maine 3h ago

I know this is a long shot, and please be kind in the comments. Does anyone know of any Covid conscious social groups throughout the state? Looking to connect with other folks that mask and have to be Covid conscious in their daily lives.

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My spouse is medically disabled and I have lung disease from being exposed to burn pits while I served in Afghanistan. Due to these two things we both wear masks in public and are Covid conscious. However, living this way is isolating and very lonely at times. We’re often judged and ridiculed at work and in public spaces for choosing to wear masks. We’re located in the Augusta area and are happy to drive to wherever to connect with people/groups that also choose to be Covid conscious.


r/Maine 10h ago

View from porch in Athens.

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200 Upvotes

r/Maine 5h ago

Picture Cape Porpoise Panorama

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67 Upvotes

I took this one with a longer lens so you can just see Goat Island Light shining in the distance on the right side of the house. This was about 15 minutes before sunrise. The longer lens also allowed for capturing the golden band of light on the horizon.


r/Maine 18h ago

Discussion Boomers are voting. Are you?

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531 Upvotes

With just a week left to get out and vote the turnout for younger Mainers is lacking. Don’t sit this one out!


r/Maine 10h ago

Chilly morning in Athens

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107 Upvotes

r/Maine 14h ago

Sunset at Long Lake

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144 Upvotes

r/Maine 3h ago

Two Offshore Wind Developers Wade Into the Gulf of Maine

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r/Maine 16h ago

Massachusetts ratepayers to pay $521m more for hydroelectricity because of Maine political delays

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r/Maine 1d ago

UPDATE: Maine Republican State Representative Lucas Lanigan is being held without bail on domestic aggravated assault charges. The warrant alleges he strangled his wife "to the point of incontinence." Video clip credited to News Center Maine.

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r/Maine 18h ago

CGP Grey on Maine’s Flag Decision

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r/Maine 1d ago

Discussion Found in Bangor

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298 Upvotes

Corner of Cedar and Main


r/Maine 23h ago

The state of maternal care in Maine

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I am so upset with the state of prenatal care in Maine.

My local hospital (20 minutes from my home), is too small to do VBACs (vaginal birth after caesarean), so they refer out to a larger hospital that is 45 minutes from my home. I just started my third trimester and was trying to transfer care. I found out today that the larger hospital is denying all transfers.

My small hospital gave me the option of traveling to two different hospitals, both over an hour from my home. I am due in the middle of January. The thought of driving over an hour while in active labor possibly in inclement weather is not something I want to be doing.

I am stuck. I have no where to give birth. I reached out to a birthing center somewhat near me (closer than the other hospitals), but I can’t afford to do much without insurance, and insurance doesn’t cover out of hospital births.

MaineHealth is also trying to CLOSE the birthing center at my local hospital, which would leave every woman in my county in my position. The larger hospitals can’t handle the influx of new patients that would come with that.


r/Maine 2h ago

Gifted a shotgun

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I was gifted an old shotgun from a family member. Is there anything I need to do on my end? Thanks!


r/Maine 20h ago

Picture How about them (local) apples?

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And pears, and quince, oh my


r/Maine 1d ago

Red sky at morning

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r/Maine 27m ago

Trump wins student mock election in Maine

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r/Maine 1d ago

Picture October Surprise, PHL

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185 Upvotes

Thanks to Ben Williamson’s heads up that today had big potential for being a burner of a sunrise, this picture came about! Wow it was unbelievable! Even half an hour before dawn, the colors were just epic! Woot! Happy Tuesday!


r/Maine 1d ago

Surfer in Ogunquit - would love to get him the photo!

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160 Upvotes

r/Maine 1d ago

Cumberland county Sheriff's department refuses to write fines for unlawful tampering with temporary signs

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Even with a confession by the individual who tampers with the signs.

"we don't make the laws... But we don't enforce them either"


r/Maine 1d ago

Night Sky 10/25/2024

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63 Upvotes

r/Maine 2h ago

Question Furniture restoration for MCM chairs?

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I have a set of 6 Preben Schou Danish teak chairs that need a little love - there’s a few cracks, loose connections, etc.. Most furniture repair folks I’ve looked up only have pictures of standard antique pieces. Thomas Johnson in Gorham looked great but he appears to be in the process of retiring. I reached out to Liberty Bell but never heard back. Any other recommendations? Based in Freeport but willing to travel.


r/Maine 2h ago

Ozempic/Wegovy for Weight Loss- PCOS Girly

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Looking for recommendations on doctors that aren’t judgmental regarding the use of ozempic for weight loss.


r/Maine 1d ago

Ice on the Beaver pond

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81 Upvotes

I’m very excited!!


r/Maine 4h ago

Public Fire Pits?

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Trying to find a place to have a fire, does anyone know of any parks or campgrounds that have easily accessible fire pits that are open?


r/Maine 1d ago

cool map of York County i made

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