A new study found Maine is the 46th most affordable state in the U.S. with expenses taking up 91.3% of income. The national average is 81%. Is Maine expensive to live in? Is it expensive to live in Maine? A recent study showed that the cost of living in Maine […]
The vast majority of dorm rooms ban any items that could be deemed a fire hazard — this generally includes space heaters, candles, kettles and coffee makers to brew warming drinks, which puts a damper on keeping cozy. Can you have a heating pad in college? Stick-On Heating Pads College […]
The origin of the name Maine is unclear. One theory is it was named after the French province of Maine. Another is that it derives from a practical nautical term, “the main” or “Main Land”, “Meyne” or “Mainland”, which served to distinguish the bulk of the state from its numerous […]
MicroChill® is a combination refrigerator/freezer and microwave appliance that is approved for use in University of Maine residence halls. This is the only option if you would like BOTH a microwave and a refrigerator for your on-campus room. Save money by ordering your MicroChill® unit prior to August 1! Can […]
The University of Maine Orono. 2021 Maine University Ranking sort by: rank a-z town # University Town 1 The University of Maine Orono 2 Colby College Waterville 3 Bowdoin College Brunswick What is the hardest college to get into in Maine? Based on an index of admissions rates and SAT […]
Powered by the 150% increase in out-of-state undergraduate enrollment since fall 2009, students from beyond Maine’s borders now comprise 41% of UMaine’s degree-seeking undergraduate student population. How many students live on campus at UMaine? University of Maine has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,465 (fall 2020), with a gender distribution […]
January. The cold season lasts for 3.3 months, from November 27 to March 4, with an average daily high temperature below 34°F. The coldest month of the year in Maine is January, with an average low of 8°F and high of 23°F. What is the snowiest month in Maine? JanuaryJanuary […]
Costs at UMaine Maine and Canadian Resident New England Regional (NEBHE) Tuition $11,940 $20,310 Mandatory Fees $346 $346 Room & Board* $11,856 $11,856 Books & Supplies** $1,000 $1,000 How much is U of M for 4 years? Based on published tuition prices, we estimate the current cost of a 4 […]
The climate of Maine in may is good Temperatures are up to 65°F. The minimum is 50°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Maine is 58°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Maine in may with a maximum record of 88°F […]
On average, there are 192 sunny days per year in Maine. The US average is 205 sunny days. Maine gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 131 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you […]
In the westernmost portion of Maine, the mountains are part of the Appalachian Mountain range that stretches along the entire east coast of the United States. In the Maine Lakes & Mountains region, visitors enjoy the outdoors year-round. Is there any mountains in Maine? Katahdin Mountain, towering above lakes and […]
Maine residents are required to have health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, passed under the Obama administration. Maine promotes health insurance coverage for all its residents through its 2019 Medicaid expansion and the state Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan (CO-OP) Program. Does Maine have a penalty for not having […]
The climate of Maine Maine has a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dfb) throughout the state with warm, humid summers and cold winters. Does Maine get humid in the summer? Summer 2021 in Bangor was the most humid on record. This chart also shows how summers have generally gotten […]
For children (18 and under) and pregnant women,MaineCare will not count assets. For parents of children (18 and under), and for 19 and 20 year olds, there is a $2,000 asset limit. For other adultcouples with no minor children at home, there is a $3,000 asset limit. What is the […]
#1: 1825 wildfires The top natural disaster to impact the state was the expansive wildfires that charred Maine in the 1800s. Are natural disasters common in Maine? The state of Maine is fairly lucky, because natural disasters are relatively infrequent. Maine does, however, experience earthquakes, floods, hurricanes and landslides. Certain […]