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02-10-2009, 03:21 PM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: maine
194 posts, read 89,756 times
Reputation: 225
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It's the oldest town in Maine, has wonderful historic homes, has lovely people. I have deer, turkey, fox, owls, ducks, fishers on my property, yet I am very close to civilization. I can walk to the Atlantic, and when I go grocery shopping, I take a designated "scenic route". And there's one traffic light between my house and the other grocery store, about 6 miles away. There are two historic forts, with acres and acres of undeveloped land and hiking trails. If I crave some culture, plays, fine dining etc, Portsmouth is 10 minutes away, close enough to hear the tugs when they go out to bring in a freighter and leave me enough time to get there and watch. In the 5 years I have been here, I have never met an unpleasant person.
But I really miss Chicago, go figure...
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02-10-2009, 03:31 PM
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Bees? Not in Maine
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Argyle, Maine
11,606 posts, read 6,571,955 times
Reputation: 2835
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Affordable
Very retiree friendly
Very active Organic network of farmers and gardeners
fairly non-intrusive state Ag board
Relaxed zoning
no crime
hike, ski, snowshoe, hunting in my door yard
fishing, swimming, boating out my back door.
peace and serenity
Excellent school systems
Great healthcare services
Safe for children
Excellent summers and winters with lots of snow
great scenery
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02-10-2009, 04:19 PM
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Real Estate Agent
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Join Date: Oct 2006
2,906 posts, read 2,286,153 times
Reputation: 1833
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why do i like my hometown?
low taxes
i can leave my keys in my car and door unlocked without having to worry
neighbors are great,
see deer often
no one bothers me
plenty of trails to hike or go snowmobiling
can go swimming in many places,
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02-10-2009, 05:53 PM
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"Standing On the Side of Love"
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Maine
15,098 posts, read 3,155,461 times
Reputation: 15330
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friendly small town
nice houses and neighborhoods
close to countryside and also close to conveniences
University town with concert and theatre season
enough local stores that no need to go out of town for daily shopping
close to my family
deer and turkey come into my yard; lots of birds and squirrels 
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02-10-2009, 08:41 PM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Minot AFB, North Dakota
128 posts, read 50,465 times
Reputation: 79
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Quote:
Originally Posted by entyss
It's the oldest town in Maine, has wonderful historic homes, has lovely people. I have deer, turkey, fox, owls, ducks, fishers on my property, yet I am very close to civilization. I can walk to the Atlantic, and when I go grocery shopping, I take a designated "scenic route". And there's one traffic light between my house and the other grocery store, about 6 miles away. There are two historic forts, with acres and acres of undeveloped land and hiking trails. If I crave some culture, plays, fine dining etc, Portsmouth is 10 minutes away, close enough to hear the tugs when they go out to bring in a freighter and leave me enough time to get there and watch. In the 5 years I have been here, I have never met an unpleasant person.
But I really miss Chicago, go figure...
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I bet you live in Kittery, my hometown! I had a great time exploring Fort McClary when I was a kid, and also the WWII bunkers at Fort Foster. I can't wait to move back to the area. I am truly jealous...
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02-11-2009, 06:37 AM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: maine
194 posts, read 89,756 times
Reputation: 225
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Steve, yep, Kittery Point - we'll leave the light on for you...
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02-11-2009, 08:25 AM
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see you at Karla's Question of the Day.....
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: God's country also
2,062 posts, read 353,184 times
Reputation: 11477
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- low taxes
- privacy
- water nearby
- 4 seasons
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02-11-2009, 09:21 AM
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Botda Farm :D
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Maine
6,519 posts, read 2,610,831 times
Reputation: 6712
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'cause everybody knows my name.  |
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02-11-2009, 10:30 AM
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Bees? Not in Maine
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Argyle, Maine
11,606 posts, read 6,571,955 times
Reputation: 2835
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Quote:
Originally Posted by msina
'cause everybody knows my name. |
It sounds like you live in a bar
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02-11-2009, 01:51 PM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Hidin' out on the Mexican border;about to move to the Canadian border
716 posts, read 290,304 times
Reputation: 287
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I'm not sure but I think that house sold, sorchamac. But there are LOTS more houses from the Victorian era and earlier. As for hunting, living in an area where hunting is the norm puts me more at ease. It means that most people who hunt have grown up with it and have learned how to be safe. Does Maine require a safety course to get a hunting license?
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