Thanks, will do! Am probably going to take a little road trip soon to check these places out in person and see where I want to return to the land. :)

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There is the Amtrak that runs into Portland also. Just need to rely on Amtrak to be in time

Yeah, that’s exactly what I was thinking. And I’m also wondering if a person could be charged with abuse of a corpse.

Damn paywall

Beautiful. As a boy I visited Mattawamkeag many times, the river hasn't changed much, thankfully.

You must be fun at parties

>The local cartel. (CMP

For the zillionth time:

CMP is NOT your electricity supplier.

Standard Offer comes from New Brunswick Power and NextEra; CMP simply bills on their behalf and sends the money you pay along to them. The MPUC arranges standard offer thru a bidding process. CMP gets no revenue or benefit from standard offer.

CMP is not a cartel; it is a utility regulated by the MPUC. They do their best to provide reliable delivery service at a reasonable price. They are not perfect but they do what they can within the rules and laws that govern them.

I saw that. Brick killed a guy. Did you throw a trident?

Probably worse unless you open an in home childcare place. Most places pay barely above minimum wage.

What’s in those bagels?

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I grew up in Texas and moved here a couple years ago after spending a few years in Denver (which I couldn't afford). I'd never even been to Maine or New England before moving here. Happy to answer any questions you have! The nature is plentiful, and basically the entire state is rural. It would be a stretch to even call Portland a city, but the great thing is that it functions like a city in terms of amenities. The ocean is beautiful, and the mountains aren't hard to get to either. Plenty of hiking all around the state. Winters are long but not as cold as many parts of the US.

Like others have said, rent will be higher but your wages will also be higher. Not enough to totally offset the higher cost of living, but I anticipate that as long as you're ok with having a roommate you'll be ok. As an ex-Texan, I'd say the relief of knowing the government isn't out to get me and my friends is very much worth the higher cost. I'll pay for peace and freedom. Maine is also the least religious state, which I'm sure you came across in your research.

I am speaking to the Portland area. I wouldn't recommend you go too far outside of Portland, given your reasons for leaving Kansas. However, I can say that conservatism in Maine is very different (less Christian) than you're used to. Can still be Trumpy though.

It does work, you're right - maintenance is the issue. That's the cost problem.

You could probably get a job at Walgreens here that pays $20 per hour. So I would expect to make slightly more than you do currently, but obviously rent will also be higher.

I wish things didn't have to be this way, best of luck to you in finding a more comfortable and accepting place to live.

Thank you!

Thanks!

Yeah, it's not the most accepting state you are looking for, it's urban vs rural. Every state has urban areas that are more accepting of queer people, and every rural area in the country is less accepting of that. Maine isn't by far the most accepting state as it is almost entirely rural.

The local cartel. (CMP)

Full-time, ye.

Dew Haven has worked to scrub that reputation by marketing themselves as an animal rescue sanctuary, when in reality they actively breed and buy/sell the exotic wildlife that they display.

They have been repeatedly investigated and cited for the conditions at the facility. I wouldn't recommend Dew Haven or York's.

Is that full time? Almost everyday job over here pays $20 an hour. Do you have a teaching degree?

When the fear is passed only I will remain, holding a bagel.

I know many gay people who live in Massachusetts. Not trying to deter you from here, but maybe the housing is better.