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Here Are Suggestions for Things to do In Maine Today (Labor Day)
Happy Labor Day! Hopefully, you have a well-deserved break from the labor you usually do Monday through Friday. The weather today is going to be arguably some of the best we've seen all year. Sunny, low winds, highs in the low-70s. Very nice. What do we do on this beautiful Monday holiday with tourists and crowds overwhelming majority of the popular Maine destinations before we kiss summer so long for 2024?
Maine and New Hampshire Have the Lowest Crime Rates in the US
New Hampshire and Maine are not just about stunning fall foliage and killer lobster rolls; we also boast some of the lowest crime rates in the entire U.S. If you’re tired of hearing about crime stats that sound like they’re out of a crime-drama movie script, these two states are where you want to be.
Maine Ranks #1 in Highest Property Tax Burden, and It’s About to Get Worse
If you own property in Maine, you likely know that comes with a bit of a tax headache. Mainers are hit with higher property taxes compared to the rest of the country. It’s been like this for ages, and as tax season rolls around, the usual grumbles start again.
Maine Celebrated for Excellence in Women’s Rights
It was an exceptional showing for the state of Maine in a recent women's rights report. WalletHub, a personal finance website, published its annual report of the states with the best and worst records for women's rights. The Pine Tree State was listed as the 4th best state. Now that's a ranking to be proud of.
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