Also, as Floridians, are we underestimating the misery of a Maine winter? people are generally kind and laid back. Fortunately, it’s easy to walk anywhere on the peninsula. ZIP CODES IN PORTLAND, MAINE 04103 04102 04101 04108 04109 04019.
Pros and Cons - 2009 was released on: Canada: 2009 USA: 18 July 2009 (Portland, Maine) Although not the most savvy/city type place for a college student to live in, from someone who had lived in a small town before, it was preferable to living smack in the middle of a big city. The Pros & Cons of Living in Portland Oregon Each city had its share of pros and cons. Maine is full of small towns (some don’t even have real names).
pros: if you live on the peninsula (in my opinion the only way to really live in portland, yeah i'm that kinda of snob) you will see the ocean every day, and half the time it smells like the beach.
After all, larger places such as Portland and Freeport were not far, and Boston was about a 2-hour train or bus trip away. Unless you live and work on the downtown peninsula, and can walk 1-2 miles with your groceries, you’ll probably need a car. Four seasons I came here from Michigan where milk is $2.49/ gallon, corn is $0.20 an ear, cucumbers are 3/$1, etc. In addition to the smell of ocean water in the air on rainy days in Portland, she loves puppies, photography, funny people, the Maine Red Claws, traveling, fresh tomatoes, Cambodia and filling out forms. Michelle has lived in many places, but counts Maine as one of the best.
And by "get by" I mean live pretty damn well pretty close to school. In 2009, Maine was awarded its most humiliating honor as the whitest state. Maine is gorgeous and the people are genuinely friendly, but I do miss New York's diversity. i do agree that this is the only city on the east coast that can compare to the vibe on the west coast.
Whenever I tell non-Mainers where I live, I get two responses. Portland is also a refugee resettlement area. I remember reading that taxes are high in Maine, but would this effect retirees much?
People also choose Maine for the culture. Portland was the first East Coast region to legalize recreational marijuana. About 230 restaurants give Portland the distinction of having the most restaurants per capita of any metropolis in America, and a thriving arts district is alive at numerous interesting venues.
Ultimately, though, we haven’t felt like we could settle down with any of these cities. Maybe we’re commitment-phobes and afraid to lay down deep roots in one place. Kennebunk is a seaside town with a tax burden of 15.70%, which is the tax rate of every city on this list, making that factor in the cost of living in Maine equal. Finding a neighborhood that fits is an important part of moving to Portland. Michelle has lived in many places, but counts Maine as one of the best. Crime/safety: As far as I am concerned Portland is safe as fuck.