All Neighbors in Gray, ME
Top Neighbors: The magic behind the mirrors
You will never have to pay to be listed as a top neighbor. Period. That important detail clarified, let's discuss how we arrive at two "top neighbors" for a given region:
Localism is a bustling collection of hyper-local communities, and the top neighbors should reflect those members who are most active. When ranking users in a given region, several factors are considered. To get your foot in the proverbial door, you need to have posted at least one "Localism" article or photo for the region.
The very best way to quickly rise to #1 is to post high-quality local content. Keeping a steady strem of incoming posts and photos will massively tilt the scales in your favor.
What doesn't count toward the top neighbor ranking? ActiveRain points and community sponsorships. The top neighbor spots will always go to the most active members in a region. We want to create a level playing field that encourages the growth of communities — talent and dedication are required to win the day.
Visit the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray Maine.
If you have not yet been (or even if you have,) I would highly recommend taking a trip to the 
What a wonderful way to spend a Saturday, have fun, and learn about Maine's wildlife all at the same time. The park is large enough to be able to spend several hours walking around the various paths and displays, but yet small enough that you won't be exhausted at the end of your visit. There is even a picnic area and you can easily run back out to your car to grab a picnic lunch to enjoy in the park. 
Two of the most interesting residents are the albino raccoon and the albino porcupine. There are also deer, bears, moose, bobcats, turtles, & raptors just to name a few and you will notice chipmunks EVERYWHERE!
