Calais, ME is a small town in Washington County, Maine with a population of 3,123 according to the 2019 United States Census. It is located on the Canadian border and has a rich history dating back to the 1700s. Despite its small size, Calais has been ranked highly by BestPlaces as one of the best places to live in Maine. The rankings from BestPlaces are based off of factors such as cost of living, crime rates, education level and healthcare availability. According to these rankings, Calais scored well on almost all categories except for cost of living which was slightly higher than the national average. Despite this one drawback, Calais still ranked high due to its excellent quality of life offered by its safe neighborhoods and good schools. All in all, Calais may be a small town but it offers its residents an idyllic lifestyle that makes it one of the best places to live in Maine.
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