Maine has consistently been ranked as the #1 safest state in the country! With the lowest property crime and violent crime rates, it’s one less thing you need to worry about – and an easy choice to consider where you want to enjoy your active, retirement years. Why is Maine […]
If you visit Maine in the summer, you can expect temperatures as high as the 80s along the coast and up to the 90s inland. Summer nights are usually comfortably cool. You may see some heavy ground fog along the coast or in low-lying inland areas. Some severe thunderstorms may […]
Maine. Maine is the third-coldest state and the second-snowiest state in the United States. On average, Maine receives about 77.28 inches of snow and 28 days of snowfall. Does Maine get alot of snow? Average annual snowfall in Maine is 50 to 70 inches along the coast and 60-110 inches […]
Maine’s annual temperature has increased 3.2 degrees F since 1895, and extreme heat days are expected to be two to four times more frequent by 2050. Warming has shortened Maine’s winters and lengthed the summers by two weeks on average over the last century, a trend that’s expected to continue […]
The Geography of Maine Longitude / Latitude Longitude: 66° 57’W to 71° 7’W Latitude: 43° 4’N to 47° 28’N Maine base and elevation maps Length x Width Maine is about 320 miles long and 190 miles wide. What is the distance between the capitals of Maine and New Hampshire in […]
If you graduated high school (or earned the equivalent of a high school diploma) in 2020, 2021, 2022, or will graduate in 2023, you qualify to get free tuition at Maine’s community colleges! Does Maine offer free college? MAINE, USA — Starting this summer, Maine’s community colleges will offer free […]
The statewide median sales price for May 2021 was $305,000, according to the Maine Association of Realtors. That price compares with $255,300 in January, $244,900 in February, $268,500 in March, and $276,000 in April. The median sales price indicates that half of the homes were sold for more and half […]
The state’s population increased to just more than 1,372,000 as of July 2021, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, an increase of nearly 10,000 compared with a year prior. The growth was driven entirely by migration into the state as Maine deaths still exceeded births by more than […]
Between fiscal years 2015 and 2016, total government spending in Maine increased by approximately $329.0 million—from $7.7 billion in fiscal year 2015 to an estimated $8.1 billion in 2016. This represents a 4.3-percent increase. How wealthy is the state of Maine? Economic Outlook Rank Maine is currently ranked 44th in […]
The best time to visit Maine for good weather is between June and August. If you’re hoping to avoid the crowds and enjoy a more laid-back holiday, the best time to visit Maine is during the spring or fall. Note: Some businesses may be temporarily closed due to recent global […]
Every traveler entering the U.S. must show a passport. Can you go to Maine without a passport? Persons crossing the border must carry proof of identity and citizenship. All travelers are required to have a valid passport until the end of their stay. Persons can be denied entry across a […]
How do you say hello in Maine? Maine’s version of y’all or aloha, ayuh is an essential part of the local vocabulary. Uttered once or many times in rapid succession, ayuh means a very strong yes. Pronunciation of ayuh is vitally important. The “ay” should rhyme with hey, say, or […]
183 days. A Resident of Maine is an individual that was domiciled in Maine for the entire taxable year or maintained a permanent place of abode in Maine for the tax year and spent more than 183 days there. How do I establish residency in Maine? Proving Maine Residency Recent […]
Maine is one of the safest states in the nation, by a wide margin: the state’s violent crime rate is less-than-a-third of the national rate, while its property crime is at 62% of the national level. Even more impressive is the fact that crime in Maine has decreased for 7 […]
Maine generally imposes an income tax on all individuals that have Maine-source income. The income tax rates are graduated, with rates ranging from 5.8% to 7.15% for tax years beginning after 2015. What income is taxed in Maine? Maine has a graduated individual income tax, with rates ranging from 5.80 […]