12 Unwritten Rules Every Mainer Lives By 'Til Death
When you live in Maine, there are a few rules you must follow. Most of them are things you’ve probably been adhering to since childhood. But if you need a bit of a refresher, read through these and see how many you actually live by. They may be unwritten, but they’re as good as law!

Mainers have an unwavering love of all things Maine.

It might be a random Maine plate in the middle of Indiana or it might be a car on the road outside town, but you'll want to make sure you wave. It's neighborly!
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It's always worth it!
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Trust us. And please, do us a favor, and go get one. We're hoping for a mild winter.

It's almost a guarantee that you'll see something, decide not to buy it, change your mind only to find that it's gone when you go back. Trust us, it's not just a catchy jingle!

Mainers hold on to things. Eventually, someone will need that ONE thing and you'll have it tucked away in downcellah!

Maine friendships stand the test of time and you'll know these kids forever.

In Maine, you just never know.
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The Maine Atlas and Gazatteer is the only GPS you need. Use it, love it, throw it in the backseat of your car to be stepped on and used over and over again.

It won't end well. Most likely, it'll mean a whole lot of road rage.

Mud season is for real and it's just. not. worth. it.

Maine roots are strong and we love to share the feeling! Check out this shirt by clicking here!
For more wonderful reasons to love Maine, check out these 13 gorgeous photos of Vacationland.
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