Don't Move to Maine. Here's Why | Living in Maine

If you are seriously considering moving to Maine, it is important to understand why moving to Maine may not be the right fit for you. In this video we are going to talk about some of the realities of living in Maine so that you can decide for yourself if Maine is going to be the place that you decide to move.

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A native of New Hampshire, Cameron Avery moved out to the Seacoast when he was 18 years old and has loved every minute of it. Now living in Kittery ME with his wife Kelly, Cameron has lived throughout Seacoast NH and Southern ME. Before becoming a full time licensed REALTOR ™ in both Maine and New Hampshire, Cameron owned and operated his own carpentry business, working on classic New England Architecture throughout the Seacoast. He uses his skills and experience with construction, customer service, and marketing to help people navigate the sometimes tricky road of buying and selling real estate. His unique skill set partnered with a passion for helping others creates the perfect combination for making the home buying/selling process an enjoyable and profitable experience for everyone involved.

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[davedawe]

Thirty years ago my parents and I were travelling through Maine when Dad suffered a ruptured aortic aneurysm which nearly killed him. He spent two weeks in the Eastern Maine Medical Centre in Bangor, being treated by some of the nicest and best health professionals my family has ever had the pleasure to meet. We also befriended several local people with family members in the hospital at the same time and were invited to their homes for meals several times. The people were extremely kind and generous. We are from Newfoundland, Canada, a place also renowned for its friendly, welcoming people. It was so reassuring and comforting to know we were among friends when my dad was lying in intensive care and we did not know if he was going to survive. I want to pass along my heartfelt thanks to the wonderful people of the beautiful state of Maine. God Bless you all.

[GregSr]

I was "forced" to live in Maine from '76 through '80. The USAF insisted on it. I was stationed at Loring AFB in northern Maine near towns like Caribou, Limestone and Presque Isle. As native southern Californians, my wife and I were not happy with moving to Maine. Eventually, we adapted to the extreme weather. The first winter there we saw 188 inches of snow. Ambient temps down to -29 degrees F (not counting chill factor). We actually started liking life in northern Maine. When we decided to not re-enlist, we talked about staying in Maine as civilians. We decided against it due to the lack of tech jobs in northern Maine. So, we bought a new car and drove back to southern California. We have great memories of the 4 years we lived in Maine. Great experiences and great people.

[brianeaton]

You forgot to mention all the people moving and trying to change Maine into the place they just left.

[DobeMom]

You forgot to mention Black Fly season. You know….the state bird. 😂

[thomasressler]

I lived in Maine for a few years back in the 1980s. I picked up a few weather jokes: "We have two seasons in Maine: Winter and the Fourth of July." Another: "This year, summer will be on Tuesday."

[matthewconstantine]

Lived my first30 years in the Bangor area. Yours is one of the first videos I've seen that's honest about stuff like cost of living/job challenges. Part of why I left was that I couldn't get a full time job. I was working 4 jobs & couldn't afford to eat.
Moved to one of the most expensive counties in the country yet have managed to do MUCH better.
I always tell people Maine is great if you already have money.

[sammyday]

You make an excellent point regarding becoming depressed in the winter. For me, it was the few hours of daylight versus other parts of the country. I always enjoyed winter, but as I grew older, the many hours of darkness took their toll. I later moved to an area in the southwest and the depression disappeared.

[markperron]

Extremely honest job here and a wise bit of advice. My sister and her husband teach at U of Maine and I am considering retiring there.
Being on the coast I think you covered the important parts, but in my research I think there are 3 other items to know about Maine.
1- Maine is a large land mass and various areas in Maine are far different than each other. This post is perfect for the coast as the issues are addressed. But in other parts of the state you have completely different environments as you go further North, East or West.
2- 5 seasons in Maine depending on where you are: the 4 everybody else had plus what is often called mud season and/or bug season. When the snow thaws it gets pretty muddy and in some spots really muddy. If you are near running water there is a period where black flies are challenging and if you are near still water it will be mosquitos. It really is only a few weeks of it being bad, but you need to know what you are getting into.
3) The last thing that is key to know is that folks help each other in Maine because they know there will be a day when the shoe is on the other foot. That said it sometimes takes a minute or two for a Mainer to warm up to you, but when you make a friend there it is a friend for life.

[stephenschroeder]

Keep spreading the word! Tell them all how they won't like it here so we that are here can enjoy our peace and quiet. It will be our secret.

[donhoverson]

I have lived in Maine for most of my life and I for one will take the cold over the bugs any day of the week. I also greatly appreciate knowing that when I go into a lake or river there will be no alligators or venomous snakes in them. I'll never know why people move to Florida to become prisoners of their air conditioners. As far as long winter nights go we do need to remember that Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota and Minnesota all have borders north of Maine so the lack of light would be even worse there. Not to mention that we are about on the same Latitude as Spain So most of France and Great Britain get even less light than we do, but I don't hear them complaining about it.

[claramcewen]

You tell the truth. Thank you.
I am a Mainer. Born in Aroostook County and moved to Hancock County. I have lived in several states and always came back to Maine.
It is hard: you pay more for everything, you travel a lot just to meet your needs. And you don't get outside without fighting off blackflies, mosquitoes and now an army of ticks(that are able to withstand our winters).
And now we are watching our state change. People 'from away' have brought their lifestyles with them. They hate it when an old timer talks about Maine...we get that smile on our face and the glint in our eyes(could be the woodsmoke).
Oh well, if you don't move here....thank you.
If you do...welcome.

[aquamarineblue]

My family just moved to Maine. They love it so much, the rest of the family are now leaving to Maine.

[thisisnancybot]

I moved to maine about 15 years ago, and could never imagine living anywhere else. But those long dark days in the winter are just killer. I feel like it hits everyone on some level, unless you get really excited about skiing.

[michaelvaneekhout]

Moved to Maine in 2002 (yes, I'm from "Away!) from the L.A. area (no, NOT Lewiston-Auburn!), and never looked back. I recently left the Portland area and found a modest home on some land in central Maine. Despite (or in spite) of some of the challenges of living here, it truly is The Way Life Should Be.

[fenriswolf]

You just gave me all the best reasons to actually live in Maine! Thank you!

[vanbilly]

Coastal Maine is fantastic. Beautiful scenery. Really friendly and close-knit people. Relaxed pace, especially in fishing villages.

[LesterMoore]

Maine looks like a grand place for a Summer, possibly early Autumn vacation.

You Mainers are a strong hearty bunch of folks and are rightly proud of your heritage.

The harsh realities of Winter and the mud season require generations of toughness that only the inhabitants have.

The taxes tend to keep me only as a visitor to your wondrous state. Thank you for your honest presentation.

[jamesvanover]

I'm a Dmv native but i've been in Maine off and on for the last 20 years. It sucks that people who have been here their whole lives are being priced out. This state can do better when it comes to elderly and veteran care.

[shawnmariemann]

All the reasons I want to move to Maine!

[christianbrother]

The cool weather sounds like heaven. I am in Texas now and current heat index is 116. Lack of diversity = majority American. I would love to be there.