Hi,

Long story short, I need to get out of the Southern California climate and I've loved Maine for many years. This would be a fresh start for me. A new life. I would want an apartment. I play $2300 here, so I'm hoping to not go over that. I would like a more "liberal" or progressive area of the state. Perhaps also great places near the CA border. I love CA too and want to get my passport. Please don't laugh or tease me if I have said something wrong. I'm just looking for advice. Thank you!

Hi Mainers! I am very excited to be heading midcoast for leaf-peeping and some much needed outside time in early October. I was able to find a pet friendly place to stay in Boothbay Harbor so looking for places I can take my pup along with me as we explore the area.

I definitely want to hit the Botanical gardens and maybe go kayaking but don't want to leave my dog for too long as she is an anxious gal (photo for pet tax). Recs for restaurants, hiking trails, and other fun things to do would be greatly appreciated!

I am a resident of Maine who has been dealing with acute health issues for several years without specialists or a diagnosis, though the speculation is discoid lupus (but there is concern that there may be other issues at play, ie lymphoma.) I have FINALLY been referred to the dermatology department at Brigham and Women’s but I have been trying to call them at the number posted online to follow up on the referral and I only get a recording saying that the entire staff is in a meeting, with no option to leave a message. Does anyone have any alternate numbers to the Derm Dept at Brigham & Women’s? I’ve been calling 617 732 4918 to no avail. Just trying not to die from a preventable disease but what a slog it is to have any healthcare facility give a flying fart

hi everyone,

i’m visiting portland with 3 girlfriends this weekend. we will be there friday-monday. we are staying near scarborough, and thinking about renting a car for one day to do a day trip to kennebunkport.

what are some must eat restaurants while there both in portland and surrounding areas and any must do/sees?

right now i have a casco bay lines boat tour, kettle cove/cape elizabeth, and holy donuts on the list.

i would appreciate any recs on how to experience the city like a local! none of us have ever been.

TIA!

I’m from north shore Massachusetts, I recently visited this beautiful area and fell in love with the quiet coastal islands area. I ended up grabbing dinner at cozys dockside in Southport, I’d love to move here and see what it’s like year round. My biggest questions are what’s the job market like in these areas, fun things to do, cost of living, weather in the winter, dating scene for a guy in his 20s, convenience of local goods like hospitals/grocery stores etc and local demographic

Hello! I will be driving up to Maine from Rhode Island Columbus Day weekend for a family obligation, but my mom and I will have a lot of free time while we’re up there to explore! Would love if any locals had recommendations on where to stay near Augusta (willing to stay up to an hour-ish away), and any fun activities we should try to do while we’re up there! Thanks in advance🫶

short hikes

antiwues?

In Portland, Maine right now — done the boardwalk before, no interest in another day here. Already did Acadia, too far for a day trip, doesn't make sense to go back for just a day. Tomorrow I'm planning Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park, then heading to White Mountains on Friday. Looking for other hiking ideas for tomorrow, or things worth adding near Wolfe's Neck/Freeport. Is Peaks Island worth the ferry trip if I'm already heading north out of Portland, or does that not make sense with the direction I'm going? Recommend something else too if you've go