[Taeolas]

Maine-New Brunswick in general are very linked to eachother; especially where the border is settled. (Calais/St Stephen, and Woodstock/Houlton up to Grand Falls basically). There's been a lot of cross border shopping and relationships for centuries. The farmers often helped each other irregardless of the border; and there's even a golf club that straddles the border up there.

Even in modern time, because of Irving and McCains businesses there's still a lot of cross-culture between the Saint John River Valley and Aroostock County.

Beyond that, the cross-border influence isn't as strong. The Maritimes get the US networks from Boston on the Cable/Sat systems, but the classic "Boston to Saint John's" relationship seems to have weakened in the modern age. Still, going to Bangor for concerts is a common prize for radio stations up here (In Fredericton at least); and there are bus tours down to Boston for sports and other events.

Personally, I think we would have a stronger connection if there was more up here. If Houlton or Calais were bigger to be more of a draw, then we would have a stronger connection. As is, it's more legacy than anything nowadays.