Maine Was Just Announced As One Of The Friendliest States In America
What Mainers have known for a long time is finally making its way through the rest of the country. Maine is extremely friendly! And now we have the research to back up the claim. Vacationland was recently included on a list of the friendliest states in the country and we’re proud as punch. Not entirely sure how a state that some people don’t even realize isn’t part of Canada made the list? Here are a few of our guesses.
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With sunrises like this, it's clear why Mainers start every day in a good mood.
Wake up early and take in the first morning light in the country. That's how you start the day with a friendly skip in your step and it might be part of the reason we made our way onto this list.
While we jokingly wait all summer for the tourists to go home, we really do welcome them all.
There are so many opportunities to get outside and enjoy the sounds of nature here in Maine that it's almost impossible that we'd be grumpy.
We're not sure about you, but delicious sweets always put a smile on our face. So, what better way to stay friendly than to live in a state that has both a state dessert and a state treat?
In 2011, the Maine House approved a compromise that would declare the whoopie pie the state “treat,“ while making the blueberry pie the state’s official “dessert." Of the decision, House Speaker Robert Nutting said, “off the record, I would say a heavy load has been lifted off our plate." Apparently, Maine has jokes too!
We might face some weather difficulties, but we're in it together.
Year after year small and large towns come together for annual celebrations. While things have looked a bit different this year, there's no denying that we can't wait until we can invite friends and family to enjoy time together again. And that's pretty friendly!
How do you feel about Maine’s place on the list? Do you think we should have been ranked higher? Let us know in the comments. And, feel free to tell us why you think Vacationland is the friendliest state in America.
Michelle has lived in many places, but counts Maine as one of the best. In addition to the smell of ocean water in the air on rainy days in Portland, she loves puppies, photography, funny people, the Maine Red Claws, traveling, fresh tomatoes, Cambodia and filling out forms. For questions, comments and inquiries please email: [email protected]
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