Where do I want to visit/possibly live in Maine? [View all]

[Kashkakat v.2.0]

Greetings from the boring Midwest. I am on a list serve which sends a daily list of amazing old and historic houses for sale around the US. Maine consistently has some of the best, most affordable, and least re-muddled of all. I thought hey why not take vacation there, and check out a few house listings while I'm at it? Aside from Portland (looks expensive) what other neat places would you advise visiting? Particularly like old historic towns with some arts and I think having at least one good coffee shop and/or brew pub is the mark of a good civilized town where one might want to live. Otherwise pretty much open to anything! Obviously the ocean is a huge draw for this midwesterner, but not necessary - looks like some neat wildernes areas more toward the interior.

thanks!!!