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Old 01-29-2011, 05:10 AM
 
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People in northern Maine do not have the really strong Maine accent, like on the coast. I think you would do just fine.
There are some stores and markets in Aroostook County which have a good variety of spices and foods, too.
On the unfortunate occassions, my car has broken down on the outskirts of presque isle or caribou, many cars stopped, offering assistance!!!
The folks in that area are some of the friendliest in maine!
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Old 01-29-2011, 02:33 PM
 
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Will an asian . . . be able to understand accent of Maine folks?

Well give it a try and see for yourself:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGPuYqjQ7w8





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Old 01-31-2011, 07:32 AM
 
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People in northern Maine do not have the really strong Maine accent, like on the coast. I think you would do just fine.
There are some stores and markets in Aroostook County which have a good variety of spices and foods, too.
Not so sure about that my wife is from Old Orchard Beach and every time I take here to visit my family in the county, she can't understand half of them.
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