Augusta is quite a nice place
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3/31/2009
I've been living in Augusta for about 9 months now. Moved here from New Orleans. I should be moving out in a few months; I seriously considered staying in Augusta though. Augusta is still a nice place. It has beautiful New Englanders and other historic churches; it is not crowded but still has amenities of a bigger place. People are nice, liberal, respectful and educated even if they may be high school drop outs or blue collar workers. I am impressed that people read more books here that in the south; in general people will walk a lot. I live in the historic area close to the river and people walk a lot to go places. It is really like any other hyped up walkable place only its real people here; not a bunch of yuppies. it is also safe here; Augusta has its own bars and restaurants but for more you can also go to Hallowell just a few minutes away. there are weekly concerts by the riverfront in summer time; theres a long trail along the river. Brunswick is 30 minutes away and Portland about 1 hour away. there is a canadian community and you can often hear french; the town itself has a british feel what with the rotaries and all.
Heather | Augusta, ME