[p0opstlnksal0t]

Is there a big issue there in Maine with black market grows selling their stuff out-of-state

[Mr Blah]

Originally Posted by p0opstlnksal0t

Is there a big issue there in Maine with black market grows selling their stuff out-of-state

IMHO like any other state, black market will be there no matter what. Amounts will fluctuate like other states but as soon as every Tom Dick and Harry finds out that it aint as easy to grow good herb...black market would/will pick up.

To answer your question. It's there.

[mittensmitten]

Any Med state with any sort of surplus has people who rely on shipping.

[jets1925]

Castle Rock is nice stay out of Derry if you have kids.

[coldcanna]

If you do move to Maine I would suggest staying in the southern portion. I moved to central Maine about 5 years ago and like mentioned above, the economy is one of the worst in the country, as well as the weather. The access to serenity and outdoor activity is there don't get me wrong, but when the reality of long drives to find work or groceries and the lack of much cultural enjoyment ( night clubs, music, food) and also that the best jobs here cap out at like $20 an hour and the average is $10... I'd stay south or stay away

[p0opstlnksal0t]

I was able to transfer my mechanical engineering job to lawrence mass. We ended up buying in Berwick/eliot area. I was also able to swing 4x 10's at work so I won't be driving home Fridays up 95 north when the vacationers flock up. We like it so far. We've noticeD the power goes out quite a bit due to "maintenence" lol. Got a 22kw generac ready to be installed.

[stasis]

Originally Posted by coldcanna

If you do move to Maine I would suggest staying in the southern portion. I moved to central Maine about 5 years ago and like mentioned above, the economy is one of the worst in the country, as well as the weather. The access to serenity and outdoor activity is there don't get me wrong, but when the reality of long drives to find work or groceries and the lack of much cultural enjoyment ( night clubs, music, food) and also that the best jobs here cap out at like $20 an hour and the average is $10... I'd stay south or stay away

Being even further from the action, I agree completely. I am actively talking to people for opp'ty's in the SE of the State.
(Almost) All it took was a good surf session at Higgins to make me reconsider my location.

For those that enjoy more quiet though, Mid-Coast and Downeast are very cool.. People are super friendly.

The drives to Trader Joe;s are a killer though.

[HWY36]

Originally Posted by mittensmitten

Buddle . Same ol story all across the country. Seems like the only way to get ahead is to be in an ILLegal state about 6 years before legalization. And, gamble.

I know it is low-density of people, esp W and N Of Bangor. Amd zero work, for the most part - like Norcal, and Northern MI. But, is it really that bad, or are you in a rut (like I am in MI)...?

Real estate is not cheap in Downeast Maine. Old Money definitely lives there.

Same ol story across the country is right. The supply is surpassing the demand. I live in Nor Cal and this is the first year prices haven't shot up in September. People scrambling to get rid of last years shit still. It's been a fun ride.

[purplepassion]

Love Maine, the more northeast the better. It's hard to move here and make it, even if you've been here 20 years if you moved here your from "away". Not much of an economic opportunity left in legal growing.