Phoenix2683 t1_j9b2y4t wrote on February 20, 2023 at 4:59 PM

Reply to comment by dabeeman in What’s up with Bangor? by EmeraldMoose12

Much of that is the fact that they don't have the staffing. How do you stay open if there is no one to work it?

If you run it yourself are you going to work 12+ hours a day? Not be home for dinner with your family?

Phoenix2683 t1_j9ae4ko wrote on February 20, 2023 at 2:02 PM

Reply to comment by Gary_busey_syndrome in What’s up with Bangor? by EmeraldMoose12

Sure it has a lot less traffic. Make it as popular as Portland and you'll hate it just as much.

Phoenix2683 t1_j9adzxy wrote on February 20, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Reply to What’s up with Bangor? by EmeraldMoose12

You state the reason in your own words.

It's isolated from the coast and from southern tourism/vacationers.

Maine is a dead state. People come for the coast and for vacations. Portland is vibrant BECAUSE of it's proximity to things. You can live in Cumberland county and not be far from Boston from Portsmouth shoot from NYC.

Maine has harsh weather and is far from most things. Without tourism without a draw is doesn't have much.

Some will come for the beauty of the inland and more northern parts but let's be honest most want to be closer to the beach and city amenities