Any Mainahs out there?

[123Cookie]

Hi I am Cookie , wife is Kathi we are in process of building in Pinellas - will be in new house on Oct 15th -- will be renting on Ducksbury St. until new home is ready -- looking for folks from Maine -- I spent 50 yrs there - growing up in a little town near coast called Richmond Maine - about half way between Bath and Augusta on Kennebec River. - taught in Waterville, Me for 28 yrs -- wife worked for Digital Equip. Corp in Augusta - last 18 yrs have lived outside of Maine..
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will be down there in 16 days (but whose counting :22yikes: )

[Mikeod]

Mainahs? My aunt in Kittery used to call herself a Mainiac! :)

[graciegirl]

Let's see how Mainah's answer this question.

Have you lived there all of your life?

[North&South]

I'm too am a Mainer! Born and raised in Waterville, but have lived the last 35 years in Fairfax County, VA. Even though my children were born and raised in VA, they consider Maine their home as well since they have spent every summer and numerous other vacations there. Still have family in Waterville plus we have a wonderful little camp on China Lake we visit whenever possible. (this will be our summer destination after retirement!).
We close - remotely- on our home in Collier this week with plans to visit in early September. Full retirement is still a few months away yet.
Sue

[123Cookie]

Mainahs? My aunt in Kittery used to call herself a Mainiac! :)

that is southern Maine - farther up the coast we call each other Mainahs! grin

Kittery is a very pretty area --
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[123Cookie]

I'm too am a Mainer! Born and raised in Waterville, but have lived the last 35 years in Fairfax County, VA. Even though my children were born and raised in VA, they consider Maine their home as well since they have spent every summer and numerous other vacations there. Still have family in Waterville plus we have a wonderful little camp on China Lake we visit whenever possible. (this will be our summer destination after retirement!).
We close - remotely- on our home in Collier this week with plans to visit in early September. Full retirement is still a few months away yet.
Sue
Sue,
are we following each other? - I taught at Waterville JHS for 28 yrs -- the old one on Gilman St, and the newer one out by Thomas College - remember the first year it was open the roof collapsed because of snow load that was my classroom and the room next to it - we have been in Fairlakes and then Alexandria, Fairfax county for last 13 yrs. -- small world!!! We (the four of us should get together some time) -- You will be in a nearby Neighborhood - we are building on Yearling Way in Pinellas. We will be down there permanently starting sept 3rd - renting til ours is finished in Oct.

[123Cookie]

Let's see how Mainah's answer this question.

Have you lived there all of your life?

Hi Gracie,
you have heard that one before - eh?
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[coconutmama]

Mainahs? My aunt in Kittery used to call herself a Mainiac! :)

A "Mainiac" or a "Down Easter" (or is that a "Down East-ah")

I have family in Wiscasset, Poland (Maine) & Wells. Maine is beautiful in the summer, but the winters are too long for me!

[graciegirl]

Hi Gracie,
you have heard that one before - eh?
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Cookie

I am told the correct answer from Mainah's known for their frugal use of words is...

Ohio girl:.Have you lived in Maine all of your life?

Mainah: Not yet.

[upinmaine]

I am also from Maine. Born in Bangor, grew up in Old Town, lived in Wells and Winthrop. We bought a home here in Mission Hills in November 2012 and moved here full time in December 2012. Best decision I ever made, except for marrying my wife.
You can always find a few things that are not perfect but living here is like being on vacation all of the time except that you never get to the day when you say "Oh no, I have to to go home in two days" because you ARE home.
Always pay attention to what Graciegirl says. You may not always agree with her but she she is a font of knowledge and wisdom and I consider her to be the "un-official" mayor of The Villages.

[sbcruisers]

Originally from Van Buren, educated in Orono, (mechanical engineering 1975), worked at Loring Air Force base for 2 years, the Cold Regions Lab, Hanover, NH, 4 years and the last 30 at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine. Moved to the village of Alhambra in April of this year. Enjoying retirement and learning to enjoy our new home. Nice to hear from a fellow Mainah.

[6XNANA]

We lived in South Berwick for few years and I worked in Wells for 14, loved the beach there and in York. Heading back for few days in September, best time of year in New England. Moved here from NH. You will see a lot of NH , ME and MA license plates on golf cars.

Welcome !

[Steve & Deanna]

We are Vermontahs but have vacationed (vacationland) in Maine for well over twenty years from Ogunquit to Popham Beach. Does that count?? Perhaps we'll run into you at the VT/ME dinners at the Paradise Rec Center beginning in January. We are headed to Ogunquit Playhouse in October to see The Buddy Holly story. Rock & Roll Kathi and Cookie !!!

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I spent a few years in Aroostock county one summer. But I am "from away".

[Debfrommaine]

Another Maniac here......started in Cape Elizabeth....then to Portland..... South Portland.....Falmouth.... Naples.... and lastly OOB!! Welcome, you're gonna love Paradise....we haven't looked back since we landed here 3 yrs ago.

[123Cookie]

I am told the correct answer from Mainah's known for their frugal use of words is...

Ohio girl:.Have you lived in Maine all of your life?

Mainah: Not yet.

ayaah, that is it!!!

[123Cookie]

Another Maniac here......started in Cape Elizabeth....then to Portland..... South Portland.....Falmouth.... Naples.... and lastly OOB!! Welcome, you're gonna love Paradise....we haven't looked back since we landed here 3 yrs ago.

Ever eat at the milk street cafe in the Regency in the old port in Portland - My Son is the Exec. Chef there for the Regency Hotel.
As to villages we got hooked last Dec when we came down for a try-out week - was down there a couple of weeks ago for our design meetings -- went very smoothly - had a Melissa Stanford as our designer - that gal knows her stuff - she was amazing -- I can honestly say I enjoyed the meetings that I thought I would dread. will be back down to stay on the 3rd of Sept. - I am orginally from a small town called Richmond, Me - taught in Waterville for 28yrs - Richmond is north north east of Portland. on Kennebec River.

[123Cookie]

I spent a few years in Aroostock county one summer. But I am "from away".

ah, tater country!!! -- My Grandmother was born up there on the border - a town called Ft. Kent.

[123Cookie]

We are Vermontahs but have vacationed (vacationland) in Maine for well over twenty years from Ogunquit to Popham Beach. Does that count?? Perhaps we'll run into you at the VT/ME dinners at the Paradise Rec Center beginning in January. We are headed to Ogunquit Playhouse in October to see The Buddy Holly story. Rock & Roll Kathi and Cookie !!!

sure does count!! -- loved Buddy Holly as a kid -- unique sound -- and such a tragic ending when he was just getting started - should be a great play.
the dinners at Rec Center sound like a great idea - what a wonderful way to meet folks.
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[123Cookie]

We lived in South Berwick for few years and I worked in Wells for 14, loved the beach there and in York. Heading back for few days in September, best time of year in New England. Moved here from NH. You will see a lot of NH , ME and MA license plates on golf cars.

Welcome !

Hi we are headed south permanently on sept 3th - this time to stay -- yes familar with area -- nice region of Maine -- I was from central coastal region - Bath/Popham area. have not been back much in last 20 yrs.

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[123Cookie]

I am also from Maine. Born in Bangor, grew up in Old Town, lived in Wells and Winthrop. We bought a home here in Mission Hills in November 2012 and moved here full time in December 2012. Best decision I ever made, except for marrying my wife.
You can always find a few things that are not perfect but living here is like being on vacation all of the time except that you never get to the day when you say "Oh no, I have to to go home in two days" because you ARE home.
Always pay attention to what Graciegirl says. You may not always agree with her but she she is a font of knowledge and wisdom and I consider her to be the "un-official" mayor of The Villages.

Oh yes, on Graciegirl - first member I ask for friending --find her most knowledgeable - Winthrop at one time we lived close to each other - I live in Manchester, Maine for a few years just before moving to SC for six years.
Cookie

[allairenjadea]

Originally from Van Buren, educated in Orono, (mechanical engineering 1975), worked at Loring Air Force base for 2 years, the Cold Regions Lab, Hanover, NH, 4 years and the last 30 at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine. Moved to the village of Alhambra in April of this year. Enjoying retirement and learning to enjoy our new home. Nice to hear from a fellow Mainah.

My wife and I are also retired from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. We were both born and raised in Maine so we are true Mainahs but are now Villagers at least in the winter.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

ah, tater country!!! -- My Grandmother was born up there on the border - a town called Ft. Kent.

I wasn't far from there. Island Falls. Not much to do.

You know you're getting way out there when the road signs don't have the names of towns on them. Just things like R8-D6.

[Debfrommaine]

Ever eat at the milk street cafe in the Regency in the old port in Portland - My Son is the Exec. Chef there for the Regency Hotel.
As to villages we got hooked last Dec when we came down for a try-out week - was down there a couple of weeks ago for our design meetings -- went very smoothly - had a Melissa Stanford as our designer - that gal knows her stuff - she was amazing -- I can honestly say I enjoyed the meetings that I thought I would dread. will be back down to stay on the 3rd of Sept. - I am orginally from a small town called Richmond, Me - taught in Waterville for 28yrs - Richmond is north north east of Portland. on Kennebec River.

Yup, Milk Street is wonderful place, good for your son, nice career. I was with Dunfey/Omni Hotels for few years, great business and excellent training for customer service.

[upinmaine]

Oh yes, on Graciegirl - first member I ask for friending --find her most knowledgeable - Winthrop at one time we lived close to each other - I live in Manchester, Maine for a few years just before moving to SC for six years.
Cookie

We lived in Winthrop from 1998 to 2012. My office was in Augusta so I went through Manchester often. I had an interesting flight one time where I was in Manchester, England but my final stop was Manchester, NH, and I eventually ended very close to Manchester, ME. It caused quite a stir in Manchester, England at the ticket counter. Fortunately, I arrived at the proper destination.

[123Cookie]

I wasn't far from there. Island Falls. Not much to do.

You know you're getting way out there when the road signs don't have the names of towns on them. Just things like R8-D6.

yep remember them - as things to do in 'The County" - you have a choice - either watch the rocks grow or the taters grow!
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[123Cookie]

Yup, Milk Street is wonderful place, good for your son, nice career. I was with Dunfey/Omni Hotels for few years, great business and excellent training for customer service.

He loves it and has been with the Regency for about 17 yrs. -

[123Cookie]

We lived in Winthrop from 1998 to 2012. My office was in Augusta so I went through Manchester often. I had an interesting flight one time where I was in Manchester, England but my final stop was Manchester, NH, and I eventually ended very close to Manchester, ME. It caused quite a stir in Manchester, England at the ticket counter. Fortunately, I arrived at the proper destination.

we were in Manchester in 98 and 99 -- left from there to go to Aiken, SC - we were right in the village of Manchester..about two blocks from P.O. - Ingraham Street we were at that time next to last house on the right -- very large ranch with circular drive way -- do not remember number. - like the booking of flight in Manchester, England - must have had them going in circles.
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[Paper1]

Nancy and I bought our home in Tamarind Grove in Nov 2011. We are from Bucksport where I worked at local paper mill for 39 years. Nan was a chemical health councilor at high school. She has been there year round, I'm still working part time in a different mill in Maine and travelling. Hope to be full time Villager sometime 2014. Sounds like Maine is well represented here.
Regards
Richard

[Billyg]

We have been in Maine for 30 + years. My husband created 4 Nursing Homes in Maine and opened the 1st hospice there. We live near Portland in the summer and in Belle Aire in the winter. Life is good!

[Debfrommaine]

We have been in Maine for 30 + years. My husband created 4 Nursing Homes in Maine and opened the 1st hospice there. We live near Portland in the summer and in Belle Aire in the winter. Life is good!

Where are the nursing homes and was the hospice in Scarborough?

[123Cookie]

We have been in Maine for 30 + years. My husband created 4 Nursing Homes in Maine and opened the 1st hospice there. We live near Portland in the summer and in Belle Aire in the winter. Life is good!

My son works near there - he is the Exec. Chef for the Regency Hotel - in the Old Port section of Portland. Interesting - Maine is well represented down there- we hope to be in our new place in Pinellas by mid Oct this year. - will be permanent down there.

[Billyg]

Where are the nursing homes and was the hospice in Scarborough?

The 1st hospice in Maine was Clover Manor in Lewiston/Auburn; 20ish years ago
The other Nursing Homes are in Gorham, Kittery and York.
I hope that we can all meet one of these days soon at a Maine group gathering.

[Ljacques]

Sue,
are we following each other? - I taught at Waterville JHS for 28 yrs -- the old one on Gilman St, and the newer one out by Thomas College - remember the first year it was open the roof collapsed because of snow load that was my classroom and the room next to it - we have been in Fairlakes and then Alexandria, Fairfax county for last 13 yrs. -- small world!!! We (the four of us should get together some time) -- You will be in a nearby Neighborhood - we are building on Yearling Way in Pinellas. We will be down there permanently starting sept 3rd - renting til ours is finished in Oct.

We live on Yearling Way as well! My husband is from Bingham and I'm a teacher from Kennebunk! Hopefully we can connect!

[Flintstones]

I'm a Maine-ah. Raised in Brunswick, Maine. I started my teaching career at Coffin School in Brunswick. Moved to Michigan and now here in the Village of Gilchrist! Welcome!

[hammondjo]

Welcome! We are from Maine--Joe is from Bangor and I am from China. We have only been here for 2 months and came via Arizona-having lived in New Hampshire and California. We both were in the teaching profession. Joe went to University of Maine and I went to University of New Hampshire. We knew Waterville well....are you familiar with Bolley's Hot Dogs? YUM! My relatives still live in Maine.
Joe and Joan Killington Loop; The Villages

[123Cookie]

We live on Yearling Way as well! My husband is from Bingham and I'm a teacher from Kennebunk! Hopefully we can connect!

yes familar with Bigham -- and you are a teacher - I taught for 34 yrs -- 28 at Waterville JHS -- 6 at Aiken Tech College, Aiken, SC.
small world.

[123Cookie]

I'm a Maine-ah. Raised in Brunswick, Maine. I started my teaching career at Coffin School in Brunswick. Moved to Michigan and now here in the Village of Gilchrist! Welcome!

Being from Brunswick, you must know where Richmond is -- that is where I grew up. and I taught at Waterville JHS for 28 yrs.

[123Cookie]

We live on Yearling Way as well! My husband is from Bingham and I'm a teacher from Kennebunk! Hopefully we can connect!

we will be at 2167 - hope to meet you.

[JacquesME]

Hello,
We are from Maine, spent the last 30 years in Kennebunk/Kennebunkport, and first bought a Patio Villa last year and decided to move permanently and now have a new house in Pinellas. Still unpacking, but enjoying it very much!

[upinmaine]

We lived in Winthrop from 1998 to 2012. My office was in Augusta so I went through Manchester often. I had an interesting flight one time where I was in Manchester, England but my final stop was Manchester, NH, and I eventually ended very close to Manchester, ME. It caused quite a stir in Manchester, England at the ticket counter. Fortunately, I arrived at the proper destination.

we were in Manchester in 98 and 99 -- left from there to go to Aiken, SC - we were right in the village of Manchester..about two blocks from P.O. - Ingraham Street we were at that time next to last house on the right -- very large ranch with circular drive way -- do not remember number. - like the booking of flight in Manchester, England - must have had them going in circles.
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It certainly was interesting. I half expected to take off circle around and end up back on the ground in the same place. There was a lot of head scratching and chatting going on at the time, but in the end, they sent me in the right direction.
As for Manchester, ME, I used that PO often as I was the treasurer of the Cobbosseecontee Yacht Club and the club used a POB there for our mail. It worked out well as my office was in Augusta so I went by on my to and from my home in Winthrop.

[Pturner]

:wave: 123Cookie,
I'm not from Maine, but I've been to Augustah... ur, GA that is. There's a nice golf course there. ;)

BTW, there's probably a Maine Club in TV. There's a club for people from everywhere!

[123Cookie]

:wave: 123Cookie,
I'm not from Maine, but I've been to Augustah... ur, GA that is. There's a nice golf course there. ;)

BTW, there's probably a Maine Club in TV. There's a club for people from everywhere!

Used to teach almost beside that golf course - at Aiken Tech College - same road about 3 miles back towards Aiken, Sc. -- very familar with area - lived in Aiken for 6 yrs. - wife work for sub-contractor for SRS out of Augusta - EXR , belive was the name of it -- that was back in mid 90s.

[123Cookie]

Welcome! We are from Maine--Joe is from Bangor and I am from China. We have only been here for 2 months and came via Arizona-having lived in New Hampshire and California. We both were in the teaching profession. Joe went to University of Maine and I went to University of New Hampshire. We knew Waterville well....are you familiar with Bolley's Hot Dogs? YUM! My relatives still live in Maine.
Joe and Joan Killington Loop; The Villages

oh yeah on Bolley's Hot dogs, college Ave, Waterville, - spent a good many lunch breaks there. - outstanding taste - nothing like it any where else!!!
I also was a teacher - taught 28 yrs at WJHS there in Waterville - then on to teaching college for another 6 yrs in SC. I still have a son and daughter and familes in Maine -- Son is the executive chef for Regency Hotel in Portland Maine - Daughter is a Medical Transcriptionist at Skowhegan Hospital.

[JacquesME]

Hello,
I have also 30 yrs at PNS!
Don't recognize you from your nickname,

Mark Jacques

[123Cookie]

Hello,
I have also 30 yrs at PNS!
Don't recognize you from your nickname,

Mark Jacques

PNS? -- lost me here -

[fixit6404]

Hi I am Cookie , wife is Kathi we are in process of building in Pinellas - will be in new house on Oct 15th -- will be renting on Ducksbury St. until new home is ready -- looking for folks from Maine -- I spent 50 yrs there - growing up in a little town near coast called Richmond Maine - about half way between Bath and Augusta on Kennebec River. - taught in Waterville, Me for 28 yrs -- wife worked for Digital Equip. Corp in Augusta - last 18 yrs have lived outside of Maine..
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will be down there in 16 days (but whose counting :22yikes: )

We just bought a patio Villa up in Woodbury. We're from Bangor coming down in Oct for a bit then renting the house out for a few years

[Bil Harding]

Finally joined, after following TOTV closely for at least 2 yrs, being unable to resist after noting so many others with Maine ties. I'm another native "Mainiac", born in Bar Harbor, graduated B.H.H.S. in 65, Orono in 69. Still co-own the home in Bar Harbor in which I grew up, so will be spending much summer time there after my wife (born/raised in Newark, NJ) & I hopefully buy a house in TV during our lifestyle visit 9/8-9/14, coming from Montgomery Village, MD. Looking forward to meeting other "Mainiacs" after we're settled in.

[cwo4mat]

My wife is from Bath. We have lived in Portland, Scarboro, Rockland and for 20 years before coming here we lived in Wiscasset.

[VillagesFlorida]

Ay-uhh! I was born in Cumberland Ctr. and spent most of my life in the greater Portland area....got tired of the long, gray cold days from November to April or May. House in Westbrook sold in 3 hours and the next thing I knew I was in a Penske truck, heading south on the Maine Turnpike! That was in August of 1998.

We go back to Maine every summer...still have some family there and hubby has to get his fill of lobstah and other cold-water seafood.

The lifestyle here is just as fabulous as it was when we moved here...16,000 residents, one town square that wasn't done and 5 executive golf courses! You will love living here! Welcome!

[Bil Harding]

Whether or not the last posting was meant for me, thanks! I'm reminded of what a small world it is, tho TV being a bigger & bigger part of it. While in Bar Harbor most of last summer I joined a golfer, originally from Portland, who coincidentally rents in TV over the winter! Also, fyi, all independent of each other, a former co-worker of my wife's here in Md & her hubby several yrs ago, a former co-worker & still friend of mine in Md last yr, & recently my wife's brother & his wife all bought in TV. Almost forgot, a former co-worker of my wife (from 35 yrs ago!) & her hubby are planning on buying in 2014 in TV. BTW, IMHO, all of the aforementioned are really good people that I'm sure have/will continue to make TV a great place to live. We're more & more looking forward to sharing this next chapter in our lives in TV with our friends & family!

[RalHal]

Hi I am Cookie , wife is Kathi we are in process of building in Pinellas - will be in new house on Oct 15th -- will be renting on Ducksbury St. until new home is ready -- looking for folks from Maine -- I spent 50 yrs there - growing up in a little town near coast called Richmond Maine - about half way between Bath and Augusta on Kennebec River. - taught in Waterville, Me for 28 yrs -- wife worked for Digital Equip. Corp in Augusta - last 18 yrs have lived outside of Maine..
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will be down there in 16 days (but whose counting :22yikes: )

Hi Cookie,
My wife, Lorri, and I are from Alfred, Maine. We grew up in Limington & Limerick. All are in southern Maine. We are moving to TV the first week in Nov; have a house in Belvedere, off cr 466. Wife retiring Nov 1. I retired Apr 1. She's a legal secretary and I'm a retired deputy sheriff and investigator for the district attorney's office. Our Maine house is for sale, been on the market since July. Will be "snowbirds" if the Maine house does not sell soon, otherwise we plan on staying at TV all year. By the way, I'm also retired from the Maine Air National Guard, who are also called "Mainiacs"
Ralph & Lorri

[RalHal]

PNS? -- lost me here -

PNS = Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

[123Cookie]

PNS = Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

ok gotcha --- I worked summers while in college at BIW -- only difference - BIW built surface warfare ships -- Have been to PNS several times --

BIW - Bath Iron Works, Bath Maine.

[Paul & Elaine]

Whether or not the last posting was meant for me, thanks! I'm reminded of what a small world it is, tho TV being a bigger & bigger part of it. While in Bar Harbor most of last summer I joined a golfer, originally from Portland, who coincidentally rents in TV over the winter! Also, fyi, all independent of each other, a former co-worker of my wife's here in Md & her hubby several yrs ago, a former co-worker & still friend of mine in Md last yr, & recently my wife's brother & his wife all bought in TV. Almost forgot, a former co-worker of my wife (from 35 yrs ago!) & her hubby are planning on buying in 2014 in TV. BTW, IMHO, all of the aforementioned are really good people that I'm sure have/will continue to make TV a great place to live. We're more & more looking forward to sharing this next chapter in our lives in TV with our friends & family!

My wife and I are both from Biddeford Me. After we got married we moved to Waterboro Me and she worked in Special Ed in SAD57. I worked in South Portland for 36 yrs. Have been full time in the Village of St James for 2 yrs.

[Debfrommaine]

I'm headin' back today for a few days, will have a lobsta for ya!

[123Cookie]

I'm headin' back today for a few days, will have a lobsta for ya!

ayaah, sounds like a plan!!!

[njbchbum]

I'm headin' back today for a few days, will have a lobsta for ya!

will be on the road to my vacation house in Denmark, me in a little bit! :)

spent last nite in sturbridge, ma - not much seems to have changed in many years!

ahhhhhh foliage season and the Fryeburg fayah! ;)!

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[DAWN MARIE]

Hi Cookie,
My wife, Lorri, and I are from Alfred, Maine. We grew up in Limington & Limerick. All are in southern Maine. We are moving to TV the first week in Nov; have a house in Belvedere, off cr 466. Wife retiring Nov 1. I retired Apr 1. She's a legal secretary and I'm a retired deputy sheriff and investigator for the district attorney's office. Our Maine house is for sale, been on the market since July. Will be "snowbirds" if the Maine house does not sell soon, otherwise we plan on staying at TV all year. By the way, I'm also retired from the Maine Air National Guard, who are also called "Mainiacs"
Ralph & Lorri


I'm also from Southern Maine. Born there and lived in Maine for 46 years before moving here. I was born and grew up in Portland but went to HS in Scarborough and lived in Limington for 10 years. I last lived in Fryeburg for another 10 years and coached at the HS there. I'm also called a Maniac down here and can't seem to get rid of that Maine accent. I have a lot of friends in the Limerick/Limington area still today.

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[123Cookie]

I'm also from Southern Maine. Born there and lived in Maine for 46 years before moving here. I was born and grew up in Portland but went to HS in Scarborough and lived in Limington for 10 years. I last lived in Fryeburg for another 10 years and coached at the HS there. I'm also called a Maniac down here and can't seem to get rid of that Maine accent. I have a lot of friends in the Limerick/Limington area still today.

ah, the Fryburg fair -- last one of the fair season and perhaps the best!!! - I have not lived in maine for last 20 plus years and still have the down-easter accent.
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[DAWN MARIE]

I lived a mile from the Fair and considered it a pain in the neck. Hated driving around the traffic which was unreal. People came from all over to attend this fair. It lasts 8 days and by the end tens of thousands have come and gone.

[123Cookie]

I'm also from Southern Maine. Born there and lived in Maine for 46 years before moving here. I was born and grew up in Portland but went to HS in Scarborough and lived in Limington for 10 years. I last lived in Fryeburg for another 10 years and coached at the HS there. I'm also called a Maniac down here and can't seem to get rid of that Maine accent. I have a lot of friends in the Limerick/Limington area still today.

Ever eat at 22 milk street in Portland (Old Port) - part of the Regency Hotel - my son is there Executive Chief - had been there for 20 yrs. --in charge of all eateries in there. Fryburg - the FAIR town. I grew up in a little town called Richmond inland a few miles from Bath, on the Kennebec.

[judynlee]

ah, the Fryburg fair -- last one of the fair season and perhaps the best!!! - I have not lived in maine for last 20 plus years and still have the down-easter accent.
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OK, you are all making me homesick! Born in Bath, Maine; like the Marines will always be a Mainer, and forced, by parents, to move to NH, another beautiful state, at age 16. Lived also in Richmond (actually Bowdoinham) and Berwick, ME. Mmmmm, memories: smells of woodsmoke and crunchy fall leaves, low tide, sun on beach sand, lilacs and forsythia in the spring, wild strawberries and blueberries, learning to scull on the Kennebec, ice cream at Brown's in Cape Neddick......................sigh.

[123Cookie]

OK, you are all making me homesick! Born in Bath, Maine; like the Marines will always be a Mainer, and forced, by parents, to move to NH, another beautiful state, at age 16. Lived also in Richmond (actually Bowdoinham) and Berwick, ME. Mmmmm, memories: smells of woodsmoke and crunchy fall leaves, low tide, sun on beach sand, lilacs and forsythia in the spring, wild strawberries and blueberries, learning to scull on the Kennebec, ice cream at Brown's in Cape Neddick......................sigh.

I grew up in Richmond -and Bowdodinham - went to a one room school house in Bowdoinham for 1st four years of school then moved to Pleasant st. in Richmond in mid 50s and graduated from RHS back in 63. -- our paths may have crossed --what was your maiden name? - Cookie

[fred53]

Saco...Ferry Rd...on the way to Camp Ellis...across the street from the Baptist church was my great grandparents farm....lived in Saco for 33.5 years out of 60...live in Sanibel now...love it!