For our 2020 Best Places to Live feature, we asked some of the Down East staff and contributors what makes their town great. Here’s what contributor Laura Serino had to say.
What I Love
This place is all about community. Even when we’re all in hibernation mode in winter, when nothing’s open except the grocery store and the boatyard, we keep busy with weekly dance clubs, Saturday movie nights at Waterman’s Community Center, community coffee hours and lunches, and more. I also love that I can keep my wallet and keys in my unlocked car without thinking twice about it.
What I Miss
Dining out. Our two restaurants, laid-back Calderwood Hall and the destination-y Nebo Lodge, are open May through December, so my take-out cravings can only be quelled with a trip across the bay (just over an hour on the ferry).
Where You’ll Find Me
In winter, the mainland. Just kidding! I’m usually sipping a pint of Keeper IPA at North Haven Brewing Co. (it’s year-round!) or beachcombing with my dog and my son at Big Beach, one of the beautiful public beaches at Mullens Head Park.
| Population | 355 |
| Median age | 45 |
| Median household income | $63,125 |
| Families living below the poverty line | N/A |
| Walk Score | 6/100 |
| GreatSchools rating average | Not rated |
See the rest of this year’s Best Places to Live in Maine!
