Ran Away to Maine

Virginia native, recovering Floridian, and most recently, new(ish) Maine resident.

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We bought a 127 year old Victorian house in Midcoast Maine. More here.

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Hi, I’m still here, it’s just too cold for me to go outside and take photos. Also I’ve been really busy. 

I have a question for you, though. I’m buying a 127 year old Victorian house, would you be interested in seeing home renovation/improvement/decor stuff, or nah? 

Reminder that I’m much more active on my other blog. I have an FAQ here. And here’s the moving to Maine 101 post that I wrote. 

Happy New Year & please be safe!

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Lincolnville, ME

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Lincolnville, Maine 

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Winter Harbor, Maine

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Lubec, Maine

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Winter Harbor, Maine

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Lubec, Maine

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Prospect Harbor, ME

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Hi new (and old) followers, for convenience's sake I have some links on my page if you’d like to explore more:

About me

FAQ

What to Know Before Moving to Maine

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As of today I've been in Maine for 2 years 🎈So on the blog today I tried to answer some questions I've gotten about moving here and life in Maine as someone "from away."

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I love Maine!! I live in New York, and for 10 years I lived in Zone 3b, on the St. Lawrence in the Adirondacks, as far North as I could. I only ever visit coastal Maine, and only in the summer, so I was wondering if I would be comfortable living more inland. I want to visit the Inland in the winter to make sure I'd be happy, because I dream of running away to Maine. Do you think, based on my previous living experience, I would be comfortable?

I definitely think you would be. Generally inland Maine gets more snow than the coastal area, and also gets much hotter in the summer. As long as your house is well-stocked, you have everything you need to heat your house, and you have someone to plow your driveway, you should be fine! 

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Baxter State Park

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I tried to remember to record some stuff & here it is. 

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Baxter State Park

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Lincolnville, ME

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