Blair,
That's no small move there. I hope you know what you're in for... We lived in Maine for 3 years, vacationed at the Balsams in NH. Nowhere is more beautiful or peaceful. Although the mannerisms of people in the NE can be an adjustment when coming from the south or midwest, I can honestly say that I have more friends in Maine than in Texas and Florida combined. Once you develop relationships there...they are forever. The weather is another story...6-7 months of winter, 2 months of mud season, 2 months of summer (one of which has black flies), and a month or two of autumn. Those winter months are long... I became so tired all the time do to lack of sunlight had to have therapy lights. My husband has mild asthma, so the cold air was not the best for him either. I'll admit though, if not for his asthma, I bet we'd still be there.
Best wishes for a happy, exciting, and successful move!
Deena