I agree, thanks for taking the time to make this and provide very interesting insights into an area my wife and I have been looking into. Would love to see more.
My oldest brother moved to Stonington in the late 60’s early 70’s from Aroostook county to teach school. Married a local girl . Spent a lot of time there. A beautiful place.
Was there 2 weeks ago...Such a beautiful place!I I had been before and loved it...brought my wife to see the area and she was amazed. I hope to come back again soon. Interesting to hear the history. Great place with great people. Great job.
My hometown is the best place in the whole world. The most natural and beautiful place. Wish I could afford to live there. They say they want young Maine kids to get an education and stay in Maine, I do! Just too many seasonal rentals to afford anything rent or buy. I grew up since 10 working in the tourism industry really puts a sour taste in your mouth for people who get to actually enjoy our good season and not break our backs every summer. I want to raise my family there with my whole heart. From a many generation lobstering and fishing family work at a Southern Maine nonprofit working on bridging the gap between environmental science and the fishing community to move forward together and maintain our working waterfront and sustain small fishing communities like the one I love so much. The accent alone is worth it, stay for the idioms.
Excellent documentary. It’s a beautiful area that I’ve visited several times. I was aware in general of the challenges faced by the local community and economy. It was good to hear their stories firsthand.
Westbrook has gone to shit lol. Built a huge eye sore that nobody wanted. All the city workers have brand new trucks. While they continue to raise the property taxes every year.
housing is a big problem in many many many many towns. too many houses are bought to become rented. They dont want you to own. they what you to pay and have nothing.
guy on vinalhaven says the same thing that "they" ultimately want them to stop fishing. He says then if thats the case, there should be a buy-out program to relinquish the license.
The housing crisis in downeast Maine creates barriers for new entrants/new family formation that are so significant that these communities simply cannot grow and are on trajectories of steep full time population decline. Look at school enrollments in nearly any of these communities to see clear evidence that these places are on trajectories to be unviable in terms of being functional places for year round residents to live.
Sea Level in the gulf of Maine used to be 120 meters lower than it is now. I think we will be ok. Living on the coast not to far from here I do worry about the fisheries. Nice film thanks
To bad none of the young guys can get a lobster license when the old lobster man gets done he keeps his license for the last 15 years while he is in the nursing home the family sells the house to some from Mass
We have so many people seeking asylum, and so many will come due to climate change, maybe move them to these dying towns, revive the towns, give the people somewhere to live and bring their skills. Win win
You've obviously been living under a rock or off grid. The US is collapsing because of "democrat asylum policies". Please get a grip, please get a clue.
@@jordanadams2187 there are towns, including in this video, where there are towns that people leave due to lack of opportunity. They leave behind empty houses. Empty store fronts. And residents who don’t want to leave. We have more than one problem
I agree, thanks for taking the time to make this and provide very interesting insights into an area my wife and I have been looking into. Would love to see more.
I Love the Accent! Thank you for Sharing...much Love, Las Cruces, NM....I have never eaten a Lobster! LOL
My oldest brother moved to Stonington in the late 60’s early 70’s from Aroostook county to teach school. Married a local girl . Spent a lot of time there. A beautiful place.
Was there 2 weeks ago...Such a beautiful place!I I had been before and loved it...brought my wife to see the area and she was amazed. I hope to come back again soon. Interesting to hear the history. Great place with great people. Great job.
My hometown is the best place in the whole world. The most natural and beautiful place. Wish I could afford to live there. They say they want young Maine kids to get an education and stay in Maine, I do! Just too many seasonal rentals to afford anything rent or buy. I grew up since 10 working in the tourism industry really puts a sour taste in your mouth for people who get to actually enjoy our good season and not break our backs every summer. I want to raise my family there with my whole heart. From a many generation lobstering and fishing family work at a Southern Maine nonprofit working on bridging the gap between environmental science and the fishing community to move forward together and maintain our working waterfront and sustain small fishing communities like the one I love so much. The accent alone is worth it, stay for the idioms.
Another winner. You have a great talent!
A video about my favorite town! Anyone whose visiting Maine should stop by, its the postcard perfect Maine town.
You're only visiting Maine if you're a wealthy left bigot
Amazing little documentary. I am visiting Stonington soon and love to know the truth about the struggles and pressures for the residents up there.
Wonderful video. Wonderful people.wonderful place
Excellent documentary. It’s a beautiful area that I’ve visited several times. I was aware in general of the challenges faced by the local community and economy. It was good to hear their stories firsthand.
Great work! Lots of love from Westbrook, ME 😊
Westbrook has gone to shit lol. Built a huge eye sore that nobody wanted. All the city workers have brand new trucks. While they continue to raise the property taxes every year.
Really great video:) Amazing voices.
excellent mini doc! stonington has my attention!
housing is a big problem in many many many many towns. too many houses are bought to become rented. They dont want you to own. they what you to pay and have nothing.
guy on vinalhaven says the same thing that "they" ultimately want them to stop fishing. He says then if thats the case, there should be a buy-out program to relinquish the license.
I would give anything to live in some quiet uncrowded town in Maine
this video speaks to me
The housing crisis in downeast Maine creates barriers for new entrants/new family formation that are so significant that these communities simply cannot grow and are on trajectories of steep full time population decline. Look at school enrollments in nearly any of these communities to see clear evidence that these places are on trajectories to be unviable in terms of being functional places for year round residents to live.
greetings from Topeka
Sea Level in the gulf of Maine used to be 120 meters lower than it is now. I think we will be ok. Living on the coast not to far from here I do worry about the fisheries. Nice film thanks
As a member of rural maine the only struggle i have is dealing with a crap state government
Well done!
Cool video. Great info ℹ️ (pacing would be better without the “fade to black”)
Great documentary video. Very well done.
Sounds like Stonington needs government to do less *to* them more than do more for them.
Love your accent!!
Please help me find an affordable rental!:LOVE IT THERE! AN OLD HOUSE!
Seneca - “A life well lived is enough”
To bad none of the young guys can get a lobster license when the old lobster man gets done he keeps his license for the last 15 years while he is in the nursing home the family sells the house to some from Mass
Please tell me you got a 100 on this
We did :)
Reading the Book of Revelation helps with fears of Global Warming! Truly!
We have so many people seeking asylum, and so many will come due to climate change, maybe move them to these dying towns, revive the towns, give the people somewhere to live and bring their skills. Win win
You've obviously been living under a rock or off grid. The US is collapsing because of "democrat asylum policies". Please get a grip, please get a clue.
@@elzippo488 I’m so glad you like intellectual conversation and how to prove your point with detailed, indisputable facts. Well done.
The issue is the lack of housing, not people who want to live in the area.
@@jordanadams2187 there are towns, including in this video, where there are towns that people leave due to lack of opportunity. They leave behind empty houses. Empty store fronts. And residents who don’t want to leave. We have more than one problem
Boo Hoo. It's called Nature.