Maine Is Full of Coastal Quirks and Cool Facts
Think you really know Maine? No, in summer, you can't swing a dead cat without hitting someone chowing down a lobster roll. Yes, Moxie is a soda that ... shall we say, is an acquired taste. And where moose sightings are essentially an idea cooked up by the state chamber of commerce. Let's run through the facts, stats, and fog folklore that showcase what makes Maine's rugged reputation irresistible.
Greg, Our Local Expert Guiding Your Move
Greg moved to Maine before it was trendy, stayed when it got crowded, and 28 years later still loves it. He grew up here, went to UMaine, tried Connecticut, and survived eight years in Virginia before eventually packing up and moving back home. He is a former newspaper copy editor, pizza lover (Portland Pie, OTTO, & Cargo regular), and family man. At Snappy Scout, Greg helps newcomers decode Maine, a place that plays by its own rules and usually keeps them to itself.
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Locals Know Best
Admit only if asked that you grew up in Massachusetts, and never flip off anyone in traffic. It probably is your kid's science teacher. Who grew up in Massachusetts.
— Greg Reid
Maine Local Expert
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