Don't stay too long-- Can't wait to move!
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12/27/2009
Positives: Really beautiful scenery, great seafood, close to Boston/Montreal. Downtown area is nice with plenty of historic buildings and quaint shops.
Negatives: Unless you are 70 years old or more, there are barely any young people! Tons of senior citizens. Also, many of the people in town look homeless and lots of them just stand out on the street staring at you. There are also plenty of gays here, so unless you feel comfortable in that setting, I would suggest living somewhere else. Fairly large African immigrant population mixed with New England whites. Strange feel to town and people don't mix together much. Job market is pretty much non existant so if you are of working age, good luck finding good employment. Winter weather is terrible, VERY cold, lots of wind and snow.
Conclusion: Nice vacation spot especially in summer. Lousy place to live year round.
Tara | Portland, ME