Clinton, Maine — Before Trump, Clinton took a decoy plane for safety. I was t

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A quarter-century before President Trump’s decoy flight from Turkey, Clinton, Maine pulled off a similar ruse. A plane carrying a high-profile figure — bound for Pakistan — was swapped for a decoy at the last minute, a quiet maneuver that few knew about until now. I was there, and it’s the kind of story that captures the town’s character: resourceful, unassuming, and fiercely protective of its own.

For those considering relocating to Clinton, that under-the-radar resilience is worth noting. This is a place where neighbors look out for one another, where the cost of living remains well below the national average, and where a modest home — often a fixer-upper with acreage — is still attainable for young families or retirees. The local housing market has been stable, avoiding the boom-and-bust cycles of larger towns, and quality of life

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Updated August 11, 2026.