Built by a Mainer, for the people discovering Maine for the first time.
I'm Jeremy Lizzotte — born and raised right here in Maine. After COVID, I started noticing something: a lot of people were moving up here, and even more were visiting for the first time. They'd show up in a new town and have no idea where to find a plumber, a good restaurant, or a reliable firewood delivery.
I wanted to fix that. New Here Maine is the guide I wish existed — type in your town and get a real, curated list of local businesses you'll actually need. Not a national chain directory. Not a pay-to-play ad platform. Just honest local recommendations for the people, restaurants, and services that make Maine what it is.
Whether you just signed a lease in Portland, bought a camp in the Rangeley Lakes, or you're visiting Acadia for the first time — this site is for you.
The business listings on New Here Maine come from Maine Trades Directory — Maine's largest local business directory with 13,000+ businesses listed across 400+ towns. Every listing is a real Maine business.
Get your business in front of the people who are actively looking for what you offer — newcomers, visitors, and locals who just need a good recommendation.
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