I would put my vote in for Gardiner. It seems to have more going on and a nice little downtown. A handful of independent eateries to. Lisbon is ok has a few really nice restaurants, 1 chef earning a james beard nomination but no real downtown to speak of. Look into Brunswick area as well. Lots of everything close by, young vibe with Bowdoin college. Easy travel with 295, and route 1 for coastal. May remind you more of your current location. Just my opinion, good luck.

Thanks! I kinda loved Gardiner, and what it's trying to be, when I visited a few months ago. But I've read articles talking about Lisbon's revival, and it's closer to Portland and all the things, so that's what makes it a contender for me. Good to get feedback from people who know the areas.

Biddo would be worth looking into.

I think Gardiner has more of what you're looking for, but Lisbon, specifically, Lisbon Falls, is getting there.

How is the Bath area for raising a family? Is there enough things to do?

At the salon a few months back, and a lady said her husband gave her a card specifically for Dunkin' Donuts purchases, so they could keep track. Last year she spent over $3,000! 😵

I just get Folgers crystals and heat the water on a gas stove. Win Win

came here to say that ^. Its a great look at the old days

Maine state park pass. A summer of endless delights and adventures year round! Your welcome!

Both of mine are higher in the summer.

It's always electric

Appreciate the clarification…

I agree with the other comment. Outside of top ivy schools, a degree is a degree. Try to find a college and program that match your interests and visit if you can. For environmental science, I'd want to know what sort of hands-on fieldwork they do and other out-of-the-classroom options. Take a look at their program descriptions.

There was also an extensive trolly system

A good hiking backpack

Red Ranger Rifle. Just don't shoot your eye out!

That was for a carton, right?

They should have tried harder to keep the old iron bridges. Concrete replacements are ugly as hell. Totally lacking in character.

Considering he died a good 20 years before I was even born, it was a welcomed and wonderful find!

That would be fantastic! I’ve really struggled to find photographs of people’s homes anywhere so it would be awesome to see those if you don’t mind sharing!

That’s great thank you so much, that must be so cool to see relatives in the paper as well!

I opened this post to plug John's book, he's a really interesting guy to talk to, and a great photographer.

That would be great to see!

That’s awesome thank you!

Awesome thank you! :)