Comment on Maine’s small ‘real-life Mayberry’ attracts huge influx of out-of-state residents

The BDN is exploring Maine’s housing crisis from every possible angle, from how it affects home prices, to what it means for Mainers across the state. Read our ongoing coverage here and fill out this form to tell us what you want to know. After moving from Alabama to Portland, it did not take long for Angel Salmons, her husband and two children to want a more rural setting. They bought a home in Hanover in 2020 after being attracted to the town for its scenic beauty, “village life” and access to the water, she said.