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Sanford, ME vs Nicholasville, KY

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I've lived in this town for the majority of my life and I never have come across so many heroin needles in my life. 5  More

I've lived here my entire life, it is  More

When it comes to quality education Nicholasville, Ky shouldn't pop onto your radar. Not only are the schools over capacity but they will push kids up a grade even when  More

Violent crimes in this area are rare compared to the national average, however some individuals within city limits have a hard time keeping their hands to themselves  More