The First Day of Spring in Maine is Mainly Just a State of Mind

For Mainers, the first day of Spring is a cruel joke, as we do not technically start experiencing what others consider to be spring-like climates until around late May or June – and that’s if we’re lucky! In fact, while the rest of the nation is rapidly being consumed by spring fever, here in Presque Isle, winter storms and temperatures in lower 20s still threaten the stability of our mental health. 

After all, it is a borderline scientific fact that too much winter weather can manifest a twisted case of cabin fever that has the potential to transform able-bodied working class Mainers into axe grinding Maineiacs. See video.

Note: If you happen to see anyone acting like this down at the local tavern, you would be well advised to maintain your distance.

Believe it or not, earlier this morning, our business manager actually walked into a local Post Office and discovered a freshly printed wanted poster taped-up on the door with the ugly mug of that fraudulent, rat-faced groundhog they call Punxsutawney Phil pasted right on the front of it. It seems that not only has Pennsylvania’s four-legged meteorologist made his way on Maine’s Most Wanted list, but now that blind false prophet may have to be put into the witness protection program to escape vigilante justice. Does anyone remember - was Bill Murray's character in Groundhog Day from Maine?

So, while the first day of spring here in Maine has been a torturous disappointment, there is some light at the end of the tunnel. Just remember that when the rest of the country is suffering the scorching heat of summer – and you better believe it is coming – we will still be enjoying Spring in Maine, because after all, it's mainly just a state of mind.