Welcome to Maine (from someone who's left it). Rockland is a wonderful area. As for Mainedog not giving away your identity as someone "from away", you don't need to worry. Everyone will know it anyway. You don't have to worry though. Most of them are "from away" too.

Make sure you connect with the music folks up in that neck of the woods. Charley Noble is a good one to make introductions. You should look for members of the Quasi-Modal Singers. They are music people and will be able to direct you into more musical happenings. Also be on the lookout for Castlebay (Fred and Julia). Julia is Mudcatter, uh, Julia. They live up the coast from Wiscassett.

Nick Apolonio is a hell of a luthier and player. He and Gordon Bok go way back. Anne Dodson is also in that area as is her brother David. Anne's significant other is Mat Shostak who builds hurdy-gurdies. I don't think I am revealing any private information here. These are all professional musicians and most have web sites.

Have a great time in the Pine Tree State. Remember that winter doesn't last forever, it just seems to. And Mud Season can be coped with if you stay on the pavement.