So how about some places to avoid? (Portland, Lewiston: renting, how much)

[rjones1016]

there are definitely bed and breakfast inns everywhere. in the south they are really big in places like savannah and charleston. i am sure you can find them just about anywhere. if you google bed and breakfast there is a website that will find one for you anywhere in the country.
good luck-

[Mark S.]

Originally Posted by pinkpalace

(Ever seen "Empire Falls" on HBO? It was filmed in Skowhegan and Waterville!)

I saw this for the first time the other night. GREAT series. Fantastic writing, brilliant cast, and just beautifully shot. Wonderful story.

[mmelko]

You should take a run at Waterville and Bath, Hallowell, Wiscassett (sp?). Lovely towns, Bath and Waterville are part of the HGTV Restore America Foundation, funding for restoration of both downtown areas and you can see this on the HGTV website. I saw Empire Falls and really enjoyed seeing Waterville in real life I recognized that darn bridge they crossed over a zillion times. Did not see the gazebo where that evil cat hung out. <G> Regretted not asking about the restaurant.

[rjones1016]

I am renting a movie tonight that was filmed in Maine. It has one a lot of awards, though it was not a huge blockbuster. It is called Finding Home. Anyone seen it?
Other movies featuring Maine:
The Cider House Rules
In the Bedroom
Thinner
Casper
I will try to find Empire Falls. Can you rent this or is it only on HBO?
Thanks-

[Toria]

Originally Posted by rjones1016

I am renting a movie tonight that was filmed in Maine. It has one a lot of awards, though it was not a huge blockbuster. It is called Finding Home. Anyone seen it?
Other movies featuring Maine:
The Cider House Rules
In the Bedroom
Thinner
Casper
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Message in a Bottle was filmed in Maine....

[lovemaine]

Does anyone know if the Stephen King miniseries "Storm of the Century" was filmed in Maine?

[tkx7]

Originally Posted by holt4fam

Does anyone know if the Stephen King miniseries "Storm of the Century" was filmed in Maine?

Filming locations...

San Francisco, California, USA
Southwest Harbor, Maine, USA
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

It doesnt say how much was actually filmed in Maine

[lovemaine]

Thanks tkx7! I appreciate the info.!

[lewistonnative]

Originally Posted by Elcarim

I doubt there are any ugly places in the state, but are there any specific towns/areas that we should avoid, maybe due to more than average decline in economy, cleanliness or quality of life? Thank you thank you!!!

Here are a few: Lewiston, which houses a large population of illegal drug users; Windham, which has a main throughway (Rt 302) of junky buildings and the legal allowance of 2 unregistered, rusted vehicles per household. By the looks of it, this law isn's inforced as many homes have more than 2 or 3 such vehicles on the premises, in clear view of passersby.

There may or may not be other "eyesores" in Maine but I'm personally familiar with both of these towns.

[mbear]

I have a 6000 square foot, 3 story victorian sitting on an acre, on the golf course near lake wassokeog. It is sitting empty in Maine while I am living in Conroe. On the surface, the area is beautiful and it is totally my dream house but Maine is sooooooo not what you seem to think it is. In addition to the economics of no jobs, low wages and high taxes there is the terror of the state govenment in Maine. It is pervasive and it operates entirely outside constitution. It is especially dangerous for children as Maine CPS has an "encounter" with one of three children in the state between birth and 18 years of age. Frontline did a two hour series on this titled "Failure to Protect" about Logan Marr, a beautiful 6 year old who was murdered by her case worker. I am not the hysterical type but understand that I didn't walk away from my house without good reason. Please don't be seduced by the media hype and put your children in jeopardy.

For what it's worth, the pines in conroe are much taller and healthier than the ones in Maine. There is so much swamp up there and what is considered forest up there is generally more like a brush pile down here. Another disappointment is that the coastline, which would be beautiful, is covered with dilapidated trailers and tarpaper shacks. Lobstering doesn't pay well and it certainly shows as you drive up the coast.

I can't express how much I miss the climate and the snow. Also there is no crime, my house has sat empty for three years and the only problem has been the neighbor's daughter who was feeding a kitten at my house when her mother wouldn't let her have it at home. She played with my children's games while she was there and made a bit of a mess but not a big deal.