We'll see how the rush to rural areas pan out in the long term. There certainly was a rush out of buildings where you share an elevator. (a small room shared by everyone in the building and guest, potentially 1,000's where everyone touches the same control panel - A case for installing verbal controls)
I don't think this group is looking at leaving cities for Northwest Maine, they think Litchfield County is the boondocks. I think they need to make people believe it's a worthy destination for a week long trip. I can ski Saddleback and then Sugarloaf for a change, then what? With the virus, there is no need for a large fine dining or Après ski location, this will need to be there in time though to attract people. Is there a way to develop an attraction that takes advantage of the large open lakes in winter? Are my only choices snowmobiling or ice fishing? How about a clear covered/heated party barge that can be pulled across the snow and ice? Is there any shopping in the towns on the lake other than the Stratton General Store? (Wish I had bought that "Where the F(*^ is Stratton Maine T-shirt )