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intent107135048 t1_jdceqbc wrote

Reply to comment by Henbogle in What is everyone’s favorite coastal Maine town/city? Why? by MiddleRecognition224

The people will drive you crazy though. Some are kind but the loudest right wingers run the city and county. At best the area has been economically depressed for a century.

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Henbogle t1_jdclz29 wrote

True, but it is changing. I actually know 3 different couples who have or are retiring in the area.

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intent107135048 t1_jdcohe9 wrote

I’d love to move back for retirement. But not raise my kids there.

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Extension-Ad-1997 t1_jdg4t4k wrote

Is it a good place to retire? I am retiring in few years. With my pension and social security I will only make about $4,800 a month. Would I be able to live in Eastport on that income?

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intent107135048 t1_jdgwvlf wrote

Assuming you’re in good health and frugal, you’ll be able to live almost anywhere in the US on that income.

Eastport may be right for you but the only way to know for sure is to visit. The downsides are that it’s very far from the rest of Maine including proper medical facilities which a lot of older folks need.

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Extension-Ad-1997 t1_jdg4kl3 wrote

There is a reason it is inexpensive. What you need is for a lot of wealthy people to move into the area, buy lots of property, push all the locals out and make it the next tourist Mecca. Then everyone will want to live there.

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