Moving to Maine: The Essential Guide to Get You There and What You Need to Know to Stay

by Vicki Doudera

Book Overview

This is a completely revised and expanded edition of the best-selling, comprehensive guide covering not only reasons to move to Maine but also what newcomers will find once they get here. The book answers questions about what Maine is really like as a place to live, providing a broad range of information about schools, housing, cultural life, taxes, work and employment opportunities, and even the weather.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0892727284
• ISBN13: 9780892727285
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: Down East Books
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.4" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A very detailed introduction to Living in Maine.

My wife and I are considering moving to Maine when we retire. We've visited several times and love the environment, the people, and the ocean. Of course, we haven't spent so much time there that we really know all about Maine. This book was very enlightening. A smallpopulation (relatively speaking) keeps the Taxes high (the highest in the nation). But we live in New York State which is the next highest tax burdened state, so that's a no brainer. The real reason we are thinking about Maine is the need to be away from the "maddening crowd". The population of Maine is just over 1,300,000. Compare that to the population of NYC at an astounding 8,363,710 and Maine is incredibly private. So it's not for sure and this book is very honest about the good and the challenging regarding living in Maine. But,not unexpectedly, the author has a predilection for Maine. Recommended if considering, but I suggest that more visits and talking to the "natives" would be more helpful in making a decision.

A Book For Relocators That Non-Relocators Can Also Enjoy

MOVING TO MAINE is a great book for relocators that non-relocators can also enjoy. It describes the school systems, weather, housing, and other necessities that people moving there need to know, but it also describes, shopping, cultural, and dining experiences that a vacationer can take advantage of. Whether you're actually relocating to Maine, going on vacation there, or are simply interested in travel books, you should own this book.

Good, but.

Before moving to Maine a few months ago, we read Doudera's book and found it to be a good overview with some detail about moving to Maine. We're still, however, encountering some surprises from time to time that we wish we had known about. In some ways, moving to Maine from the big cityis like moving to another planet--there are so many things that we've never seen before (e.g., carpenter ants) and so many customs that we've yet to understand. Additional practical daily living advice and explanation would have been helpful in this book--but maybe that would have spoiled the joy of slowly coming to know the place for ourselves.

This Is It

If you're looking for a book about Maine - this is it. Victoria Doudera has included everything you could want to know about moving to, living in and enjoying this great state. I sent this book to some friends who are contemplating a move here. They called me and raved, saying that Moving To Maine answered all of their questions - and they were having fun reading with their family. Well-written and organized, FULL of information, I plan to keep a copy on hand for our own reference and enjoyment.

The Truth about Moving to Maine

Looking for a career change? Planning for retirement? Want a classic vacation home? "Moving to Maine" may have all the answers! This handy guide is packed with information on how Maine works, how to find a home, settle in and find a job; topics ranging from things to do in your spare time to medical care resources, from options in higher education to weather and wildlife. It is also packed with websites, telephone numbers, charts and graphs to give the reader a true picture of life in the Pine Tree State.Bernice Chesler, America's expert on B & Bs, writes, "this book should be in the living room of every inn in Maine." And Angus King, governor of the State of Maine, says "this book captures the spirit of Maine. Thanks."