> You got kids? How old are you? Single? If so, are you going to be looking to date people wherever you move?

Sorry for not specifying. I thought that me just using the singular form would have sufficed. No kids, single, mid-thirties. Dating is something that can happen if I move there, though I assumed that since I was looking mainly within four areas the dating angle wouldn't make much of a difference since the four areas are-to my understanding- relatively close to each other.

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> You planning on renting? You planning on buying a place? What's your expected budget? Do you want a condo with zero maintenance? Do you want an old farmhouse with a bunch of land? Something in between?

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Renting. Specific's aren't particularly important to me. That is to say, I won't die on a hill for an apartment, condo, house, etc. Budget wise 2k on rent would be the max of the budget. Anything higher than that is doable, but it would be on the irresponsible side of the budget.

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> Does walkability matter to you? That is, do you "need" to be able to walk to stores/restaurants/bars etc or are you okay with (much more likely) not being able to do so?

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Walkability would be nice, but it's not a do or die. I've driven everywhere my entire life so my expectation is to continue to do so while living in this country. So walkability would be a bonus and nice, but not necessary.

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> The four counties you describe are where a majority (I'm guessing, could be wrong) of the population of Maine lives, so there's a fair amount of towns that fit there. You will get better info if you give better info. Not trying to be a dick, but vague questions get vague answers.

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That's understandable, which is why I also posted here. I have surface knowledge of the area so without knowing the particularities of each area I didn't include specific information since I didn't think it would be applicable. For example: you mentioned earlier budget. I was operating under the presumption of seeing options and then narrowing that down with the details (budget being one of them). Likewise, I thought that me saying that I'd have no problem doing somewhat long drives during the weekend would translate as well as not having a problem with doing short drives (several towns over for example) for other stuff. I was mistaken on that aspect.

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> Basically everywhere you listed is within 90 minutes of the coast. Most of them will be within 90-120 minutes of Sunday River for skiing, closer if you want just any old mountain.

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Any old mountain would do. I grew up being able to see mountains routinely, and having lived in the plains for a while I would like to see mountains on the horizon or at least a stone's throw away.

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> You would be incorrect in assuming this. There are lots of towns that don't have much fun stuff, or very limited amounts of fun stuff, and you have to drive to another town for a bit of variety in fun stuff. The only 'real' city in Maine is Portland. There are nice towns, but they aren't cities. (and before anyone says, "AKSHULLY- Lewiston/Bangor/whatever is officially a city, okay?"- no, they are large towns. Maybe legally they are incorporated as cities, but they're not really cities.)

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That's why I wrote " or would be covered by being near one of the two regions (or Portland) " on the post. However, if you're trying to add emphasis on that there's really nothing fun outside of Portland (to the point that the second part of the sentence you quoted was cut out) then I understand. That is useful to know because if the scene is so scarce, then that would by default reduce the options to Portland or at least near by it. For example: if there aren't any movie theaters except for Portland within a 60+ mile (or say an hour's distance) radius, then that reduces options drastically.

Would it be safe, then, to assume that everyone within driving distance to Portland goes there for fun/ hanging out because the surrounding towns/cities are only for housing?

I'm seriously considering moving to Maine around next January. I'm a remote worker in North Dakota, so I think I won't be surprised a lot by the snow/cold aspect of the move or even the small population.

If possible, I'd like some suggestions of towns in York, Cumberland, Sagadahoc, and/or Androscoggin counties. These four counties are on the list since the pay I'd receive in them would be higher than in the rest of the state. Ideally, I'd like to find a town that is near to:

a. Québec

b. Boston

I know that Portland would most likely be one of the most, if not the most suggested place, but I'd like to keep other opens open. Other factors I'd like to have within the region is to be about a 90 minute drive from either mountains or a beach. I would assume that any town recommended would have any fun city/town stuff, or would be covered by being near one of the two regions (or Portland) I mentioned above since I could go to either one for a weekend without much difficulty.

If there is any place outside the four counties, please feel free to mention them as well. I don't mind making less if the place ends up being better than in any of the four counties.

Thank you in advance!