Why Maine? Why the greater Lincoln area?

There are so many great places to live in Maine, so how do you make a choice of where?  There are great reasons as to why to live in different areas of the state, but we'll explain why we love the greater Lincoln area!  This area has so much to offer. One major attraction is that there are TONS of lakes, rivers, and streams to fish, boat, kayak and canoe in!  Additionally we are blessed with amazing ATV and snowmobile clubs that help maintain hundreds of miles of trails for recreational enjoyment and exploration.  We love the opportunity to live in more of a rural setting, but at the same time we are less than an hour away from Bangor and less than three hours away from Portland, so we can always get away and experience more of the "city" life.  Additionally, large parks like Acadia National Park and Baxter State Park are short distances away for great outings whether you like to catch a sweet sunrise or sunset, watch the wildlife, go for a hike, etc.!  Although we like the landscape, location, and recreational opportunities that this area offers, what truly makes us fall in love with living here is the people!  Friends become like family!  There are so many down-to-earth people here, that it is easy to make this place "home."  What else do you love about the greater Lincoln area?