Nice for lake/river fishing... but large mouth bas
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7/16/2008
I would not really suggest this area unless you have an x-ray tech certification or a nursing degree. This town has three hospitals, at least two elder care homes, and there are plenty of nurse 'per diem' home hospice jobs. The 2 wealthiest 'working' people/companies I can think of here are a construction equipment rental place and a snow mobile trailer manufacturer. A college degree won't necessarily help you. I met an MBA graduate who was applying for a customer service job with the L.L. Bean call center. I have been told to my face that I'm over-qualified for positions, even with banks. So it's very frustrating... as can be the social life. Colby College brings some decent culture as far as concerts, etc.. Downtown is trying extremely hard to get the heart beating again. Do not move here unless you have a job first and for visiting I'd suggest either autumn for the foliage or July during the MIFF (Maine International Film Festival). The old saying seems realistic - "there are two seasons in Maine...the fourth of July and winter." Bugs here are unreal... if you can play tennis with your eyes and mouth closed, you're all set. Everything comes to life here in May - all the bugs (flies of every type, wasps, hornets, bees, earwigs, beetles, spiders (including recluse), ants up the wazoo, mosquitoes - tons!, and more). Oh my, I forgot to mention the notorious, the Maine state bird... the Black Fly! You might think people here are being friendly waving all the time... they're only swatting at the bugs. To sum it up, Portland has enough to keep one somewhat stimulated, but get out for the winter (November-April). May-Halloween is nice/tolerable.
Pete | Waterville, ME