Submitted by TaylorhamSPK t3_1211c4c in Maine
Just moved to Windham from NJ. One month in and so far I feel like Maine has been the best kept secret going. This state is so very different from Jersey and in every great way possible. Slower pace, way nicer people, not one honked horn has been made and i didnt see one jersey state bird thrown my way. Great beers and even better green. I mean don't get me wrong, the jersey food scene is top notch, I do miss my pizza places on each corner, Italian deli's (I'd punt a little kid for a prosciutto mozzarella tomato balsamic sangwhich rn) and the Famous Jersey staple (and no, not the shit smelling meadowlands)- trentons own Taylor Ham egg and cheese. It's like bacon but better. But overall, way better than the tri state.
But to no fault of my own I didn't research enought. Didn't know about that vehicle excise tax and these special garbage bags (5 bags for $13!!!!!!!!!!????) that have to be used or the town won't take reg garbage bags???? Is this everywhere or just windham?
Anyway, this state has been beautiful so far, not looking forward to black fly season or ticks but nonetheless, happy as fuck to be here.