Maine’s public transport system is pretty sparse so mostly people end up needing cars eventually (unfortunately).

For yourself avoid cotton base layers in winter. Cotton don’t insulate if it gets damp. Wool or synthetics are better.

My winter layers are usually thick wool/alpaca socks, muk boots, base layer thermals and then pants. Shirt and sweatshirt/sweater under either winter down puff jacket or thick carthart jacket. Mittens and Winter hat. Also. Buff, basically a polar fleece piece that goes around your neck. If I am going out and wearing nice cloths for work or a party, I always have at least the outer layers and boots with me in a backpack or in the car just in case. Yaktraks/crampons are metal grips that help you from slipping on ice, they are helpful to have too especially when it rains then freezes.

Southern Maine has lots of fun indoor activities like Arcadia the arcade bar, roller skate rinks, bowling allies, your local library and so own. Learning ice skate, ski and snow shoe is tons of fun and helps you stay active!

Winter tires for your care are a must in my opinion.

Also keep a safety kit in your car for emergencies. Mine is a 0* sleeping bag, snow shovel, some sand/rock salt mix, emergency flagging and stick, flashlight, car battery jump pack, spare phone charger, a tow strap, energy bars,dry change of warm clothes, wool sweater, spare snow boots, hat and gloves.

A woman an Buffalo died lost in her car just this last storm. I have used parts of this kit several time over the years to either help myself or someone else.

Otherwise dress in layers, get a good winter coat and boots, keep an eye on the weather, and get outdoors on the clear days to see the sun. This can be a very special time of year and a beautiful time to see the rocky coat without tourists.

I was taught as a kid, in winter pretend you have a full glass of water on your dashboard, and drive like you can’t spill a single drop. So soft and slow turns, braking in advance, very gentle acceleration and deceleration etc. Maintain your speed to get up hills.

I recommend winter tires for sure. Some people uses all seasons but I am in a rural area and plowing is sometimes spotty.