4 Underrated Maine Towns You’ll Be Glad You Found | Meeting Maine

When people picture Maine, they usually think of the coast. But beyond the postcards are towns that tell a deeper story—creative, resilient, and quietly full of life. In this episode of Meeting Maine, Kyle Dennis heads inland, north, and west to explore four underrated towns that capture what living in Maine really feels like. We start in Norway, a former mill town that’s found new energy through art, food, and small businesses—proof that reinvention can still feel authentic. From there, we move to Monmouth, where lakes, farms, and a century-old performance hall show how creativity and community go hand in hand. On the Midcoast, Castine invites you to slow down. With deep Wabanaki roots, intact historic architecture, and everyday life unfolding alongside students from Maine Maritime Academy, it’s history you can still live in. Finally, we head north to Millinocket, a working town redefining itself as the gateway to wilderness, just minutes from Baxter State Park. These places may not always make the travel guides—but that’s exactly what makes them special. If you love seeing the real side of Maine, subscribe and keep exploring with us. ⏱ Chapters 00:00 – A different side of Maine 00:47 – Western Maine: Norway 02:45 – Food, arts & community in Norway 03:05 – Central Maine: Monmouth 04:26 – Inside historic Cumston Hall 06:32 – Midcoast Maine: Castine 08:13 – History, harbor & everyday life 11:49 – Northern Maine: Millinocket 13:49 – Gateway to Baxter State Park 15:15 – Why towns like these matter