New Report Claims This Is the Rudest City in Maine

While, at its core, our Pine Tree State is filled with generous and all-around awesome folks, one city has to be the rudest, right?

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Noah Kahan said it best in Homesick—he's ‘mean 'cause [he] grew up in New England.’ While there's plenty of generosity here in Vacationland, there's also a certain edge we develop that people ‘from away’ might mistake for rudeness.

So, given all that, who is making the call in pinpointing one specific city in Maine and declaring it the rudest in our state?

ALOT Travel determined 'The Rudest City in Every State' by analyzing factors like traffic aggression, poor living conditions, and an overall reputation for unfriendly behavior. Their lighthearted approach considers how local frustrations—whether from gridlock, infrastructure issues, or just an extra dose of sass—contribute to a city's rudeness.

With that said, which city in all of our Pine Tree State—according to ALOT Travel—holds that unfortunate title?

According to ALOT Travel,  Auburn is their pick for our state's rudest city. Auburn stands out for its higher crime rates, making it one of Maine's more 'unsettling' spots.

Auburn gets a bad rap sometimes, but we think it’s unfair—this city has so much to offer!

With great schools, job opportunities, public transportation, and plenty of local shopping, Auburn is a wonderful place to live and work. We love Auburn, so don’t shoot the messenger.

And there you have it: Auburn has the unfortunate distinction, according to ALOT Travel, of being the rudest city in Maine.

What are your thoughts on these results from ALOT Travel? Do you agree, or did you have a different city in mind? We’d love to hear from you! Feel free to join the conversation by messaging us on the app.

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