Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments

3490goat t1_jcl2d8d wrote

I live in Windham, a little down the road from where you are thinking about. My oldest is in kindergarten so I have been getting to know the school system a bit.

The schools seem pretty good and as well funded as any, so no complaints there. I was a bit surprised when I found out just how many kindergarten classes there are. There seems to be a lot of families in the area. Kids sports are pretty prevalent as well.

We have a state parks pass so we spend a ton of the summer at the Sebago state park. Definitely worth it. They have a clean beach and a playground so the kids love it.

The variety of restaurants isn’t what you find in Portland of course, but there are still tasty options for when you need a night off of cooking.

There are a ton of trails and lakes for hiking, canoeing, ice skating and fishing.

We haven’t lost power in the winter yet, which is a huge relief having young kids, but the power will go out occasionally during summer thunderstorms.

Overall it’s quiet, the folks are friendly and helpful when you need a hand, and it is a nice pace of life. We love it and are happy our kids will grow up here

2

SyntheticCorners28 t1_jcpbte4 wrote

This is just my opinion but Sebago state park is trash. Over crowded with loud and obnoxious out of staters. It's a poor representation of Maine State parks.

I delivered kayaks there for years for a local outfit. Hated having to wade through that mess to pick up/drop off. Can't imagine spending any time in there.

4

3490goat t1_jcpx0ux wrote

I don’t disagree with you, but with little kids it’s a great place to go. It’s certainly not backpacking in the north woods, but for a day (usually morning) trip it works for my family. It’s all about managing expectations.

1