Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Estcourt Station, Maine: 2 - On the Border of Nowhere

Estcourt Station Maine homesThe international borderline between the US and Canada meanders through Estcourt Station, Maine. Sometimes the border is on one side of the street, and sometimes the other. Homes are cut in half by it. And properties. Bedroom on one side of the border, and vegetable garden, the other.

What is life like in Estcourt Station, Maine?


For starters, let's say that you wish to go somewhere. Somewhere besides the Great North Woods. You need hardware or groceries. 

border town estcourt station maine
They have those things. In Pohenegamook, on the Canadian side. So, you check in with the Canadian border guard booth nearby. Then you do your bit of shopping. Hopefully you speak French. And have Canadian money.

After shopping, you check back in at the US crossing station about a half mile down the other way, toward the North Woods. A little annoying, but doable.

However, these are not 24/7 crossings. Not by a long shot. They are open from approximately 9 AM to 5PM on weekdays. That's it. 

So, what is one to do on an evening? Stay home? Watch movies? That's about it. You can fish or hike in the woods, of course. Go hunting when that is in season. 

But not leave the USA. Not until 9 am on a week day that's not a French Canadian or American holiday.
CN railway nearby on raised berm

USPS in Canadian border town


2 comments:

  1. Oh my! I never dreamed about not having 24-hour access. I guess you would get used to it. It would make you think twice about leaving something off your grocery list since you might not be able to get back to the store till the borders opened up again.

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