Alex, those areas you just listed are the key to finding grouse. Grouse are birds of the "edges" so be sure and check out that type of cover, especially old logging roads thru appropriate cover.
I've been hunting grouse across the country for 55 years now, never been to Maine, but am sure it holds true there.
One of the greatest scouting tools is the internet with Google Earth, OnX maps, etc. once you know what good cover looks like, look at the satellite photos of the area, and search for similar looking cover, old logging rds, clear-cuts, etc. I still do this extensively and find many wonderful covers each year, rarely is a cover a complete bust. Best of luck to you, the morning is cool, so off to run the setters in the hayfields and get them in shape, season will be here before you know it.
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