The state is 90% wooded with many living deep within those woods. Very off the grid. Towns like Lewiston, Millinocket, and Augusta have always been poor cities since most of the paper mills have left. But here I southern Maine we are seeing people from NY, NJ, and Florida scooping up land to build houses. Low crime, moderate taxes (25th nationally), good schools, and clean air make it very desirable for most. The trick is.....can they make the winters? LOL!
I agree areas like Wells, Kennebunkport, even up to Freeport have become very expensive. I’m not sure I agree with you on the tax structure however. I live in Wells Maine and it’s become very expensive.
