I never think winter here is long enough! Do you still live there? These totals will be updated throughout the day. Like much of the east coast, Maine has extreme temperatures; really cold in the winter and the summers can be hot and humid in relation to Washington. Buy it tax free. Ours is not taxed. I don't live in the Augusta area so can't speak to flooding....however this year because of our lack of snow this winter I doubt anyone has to worry. I undestand that your winters are long and I'll just have to see how I do with that when I live there. Trees also fell down on homes in Sanford. Snow plows used to clear hail from storm in Maine. Consent is not a condition of purchase. For two reasons. I spent 4 years in the Saco, Sanford, Biddeford area, and took classes in Portland. ©2020, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WCVB-TV. I've never been to Maine. If you still decide to come here, I do hope that you have a good time. You're best luck is probably at Maine Med in Portland, however, the travel nursing opportunities there are not what they used to be. As the other poster stated it's the highest taxed state in the union. Temperatures - Northwest U.S. - Northeast U.S. - Mid-Atlantic U.S. - Midwest U.S. - Central Plains U.S. - Southeast U.S. - Southern Plains U.S. - Southwest U.S. - Alaska Maine and NH are experts on snow clearing. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year. New Hampshire is supposed to have low tax rates, maybe you should check that out. As for driving in the snow, well the roads are usually handled very well. There are jobs. Swim in lakes you don't have to fear contain poisionous snakes and alligators. - I don't know about that. I'm proud of that fact. Most people don't even realized it happened. Your gardening might be limited to window boxes. My husband did the cross country skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing etc. Various Maine Homes Built By Hallmark Homes. As soon as we hit the Mass line, the road clearing was terrible. After all I was born there and have lived there for nigh on 55 years. Go to a festival, a fair, different towns have bicentenial days and a hot summer evening you can sit out and enjoy a country auction and a church suppah for $5! The people here are decent and friendly. Even many of the areas outside of Portland have very spotty XC skiing options. But, we don't get the thundershowers and fireflies out here, which I really do miss! Highest Maine snow totals have been in York County, where two rounds of the winter storm hit. Find the latest snow reports for Maine mountains, updated daily throughout the winter season with new snow totals for the last day or three days. !and waaaay crowded, Never been to Ketchem, ID. Friend of mine in Sanford paid $120 / storm. Every year I haven't had enough taken out to make Maine happy so I've paid them. Skip Navigation. - I don't know about that. LL BEAN donates directly to them apparently because the tags were still on. I have friends with season passes that go every weekend, no matter what the weather. - Typically, on seven days in January and in February, plus another five or six days in March, the snow covering Portland gets to ten or more inches deep. It's been a while since I visited to find all these responses. Good luck if you decide to move. I'm proud that as a Mainah I can be honest about the situation to an outsider too. Our mission is to Empower, Unite, and Advance every nurse, student, and educator. on Even with this year we had enough snow to drive North to get on them. You can cross country ski for free in parks and many public areas. Our daughter was born in Blue Hill in the smallest hospital I have ever seen. I jest some there. Almost never in Portland. I actually know a bunch of people who relocated from Maine to Bellingham, Washington and they love it - it's cheaper than Portland. (Check all that apply). Find hiring guides, material costs, expert advice, how-to's and more. Maine has a snack tax and taxes toilet paper but not magazines. Thanks to everyone's input on my question! Having lived in Tucson AZ and Massachesetts, all I can say is, I wouldnt raise my children any other place. Plus, I don't like being cold. Can I expect this in Portland? Since 1997, allnurses is trusted by nurses around the globe. Snow piled up quickly as a nor'easter hit Maine on Tuesday. Portland's housing pricing are beyond riduculous. allnurses is a Nursing Career, Support, and News Site. Attention all Mainers: I'm considering moving to Maine this summer (as a traveler and possibly to relocate pemanently) and I'd like to know a bit of what to expect.

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