Calais is closer to the ocean but it’s not huge and if the city ever draws your fancy, the drive to even Bangor is a trek. Some stores on both sides of the border. Even a movie theatre. Coastal also means less snow. Which is either an advantage or detriment depending on your fancy.

I’m originally from Washington county, and love it, but it does have some issues. As others have mentioned opiates are the ugly one. Unfortunately that has resulted in a corresponding jump in the homicide rate which I don’t think anyone else has mentioned.