These roads are usually open to the public, but receive no public maintenance. This may not be apparent to a buyer looking for land to homestead. This can lead to loss of access, unexpected expenses, lack of services, loss of privacy, and neighbor disputes. Maine ROADWays (Residents & Owners on Abandoned & Discontinued Ways) assists with road research, provides information about the laws, seeks solutions, gives tips on maintenance strategies, compiles data, and works towards better legislation.
