I write a lot about specific places in Maine, but these are not the things that hold my heart. I love these places, whether they be restaurants or museums, but the real reason that my heart will always be in Maine is the feeling I get when I think about it. You can’t always explain a feeling. And, I’ve come to learn that it’s the things you can’t necessarily touch that make something important. So, with that in mind, I thought I’d share some reasons why my heart will always be in Maine. I could add to this list for hours. And, I just might!

1. Because I'll never see this number without stopping and smiling.
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You've got to love a home where even the area code fills you with pride.
2. Because Maine helps create days like this.
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They might happen all over the country, but there's something about the chill of a Maine body of water that just feels different.
3. Because Maine preserves its past.
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It's so important to remember our history and Maine ensures that we do that.
4. Because I am better for my Maine work ethic.
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Work is important in Maine. From clammers to ship builders to everything in between, we have worked hard all our life.
5. Because we don't just work hard, we continue to think outside the box.
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In a city where breweries continue to pop-up and succeed, Maine Mead Works tried something new. And it worked! Learn more here.
6. Because if no one's in the house, I'll probably find them out back.
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In Maine, this view is as good as the one from Netflix. Probably even better.
7. Because this view doesn't get old. Not the sea...
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...the family enjoying it together.
8. Because people in Maine know what I'm talking about.
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Going back to The County. No more explanation needed.
9. Because we have our own kind of "island time" in Maine.
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Not a spring-breaker in sight.
10. Because I only want to be associated with a state that has an official "state treat."
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Everyone knows that a dessert isn't enough!
11. Because in Maine, we go big.
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Or, we go home. Which is also okay if that means Maine.
12. Because I always find what I want at a local Maine market.
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Wal-who?
13. Because it just smells like home. From the fresh air...
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There's something about the air here that just feels crisper. I can always breathe deeper in Maine.
14. To the salty sea of the coast...
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Very few things feel more like Maine than a salty breath of air.
15. To the thick, green forest.
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Our densely packed woods taught me how to explore.
16. Because a water view from a small home is never taken for granted.
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Waterfront property is either rare or expensive in most states. While it's not always cheap here, it's possible to find a small camp to enjoy a view like this. We're still just a BIT undiscovered, I think.
17. Because it's easy to be inspired here.
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Just as Longfellow once was.
18. Because nature, in all its forms, keeps me humble.
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I love that I am constantly reminded that nature reigns in Maine.
19. Because those misty mornings clear my head.
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Nothing will start your day with a clear head like a quiet Maine morning.
20. Because I know Maine will guide me home.
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No matter what.

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