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SecretAsianMaine t1_j85em9b wrote

NIMBYs are why our state struggles so much. Energy, housing, any type of progress or development is an assault on their imagined lifestyle.

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NotYou007 t1_j882k67 wrote

I've been in Maine 20 years and one thing I learned early on is a lot of Mainers hate any sort of positive progress. If you dare propose anything that will enrich lives they will shout it or vote it down.

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hike_me t1_j8e56r2 wrote

I’ve lived in Maine for the entirety of my 40+ years on earth and I agree with you 100%

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shapesize t1_j85pq5p wrote

Then turn into r/leopardsatemyface when revenue isn’t going up

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forty_tu t1_j88tdip wrote

Don’t know much about Maine but this is a real problem everywhere in New England. Add burdensome building regulations/zoning and you have a housing shortage IMO. Not everyone can afford to live in suburb McMansions or luxury apts.

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