Caribou, Houlton Make the Top 25 List for the Safest Places to Live in Maine
There is some good news for two Aroostook County towns! Caribou and Houlton both made the cut for the top 25 safest places to live in our great State of Maine.
If you've ever lived in either one of these towns, it's not hard to understand why!
According to Safe Essentials, economic opportunity was once the only important factor to consider, but experts say there is a new standard - and that standard is safety. The reason is simple. In our modern economy, opportunity exists in lots of places, and quality municipal services exist even in the smallest towns, but you can't manufacture safety. You have to go where safety exists.
According to the site, the Top 5 safest places to live in Maine are:
- Eliot
- Cumberland
- South Berwick
- Cape Elizabeth
- Yarmouth
Caribou came in at Number 17 on the list. The article states,
- "Population 8,189
- Citizen : Police Ratio 479
Caribou has been known for its potato agriculture. This small town was once the biggest hub of potato shipping in the world. Swedish influence can still be felt in Caribou. This was home of the "Swedish Colony," the entry point for a wave of Swedish immigrants in 1870 and 1871. Near the Canadian border, it was the location of the "Aroostook War" over the international boundary. The thriving outpost has transcended economic changes to maintain a stable and growing home for its residents. It is the most northeastern city in the United States, and a great place to experience New England."
Houlton came in at Number 25 on the list. The article states,
- "Population 6,123
- Citizen : Police Ratio 305
Whereas most of Maine's population is settled in the lower SW quadrant of the state, Houlton is far north, nearer the NE corner. It is located where I-95 meets the Canadian border. Nicknamed the "Shire Town" by recent inhabitants, Houlton has been populated for millennium by native peoples. It is the cite where in 1927 the first transatlantic phone service linked New York and London. Houlton offers recreation all year. And to top it off, its residents enjoy some of the lowest electricity costs in New England. It is number 25 of on our list of Maine's safest places."
Congratulations to Caribou and Houlton for making the cut!
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