Just part of the curse of living above the Mason-Dixon Line. I’ve heard how early it gets dark for people in New England and can’t believe it.
In the Fall, the early sunsets are usually quite pretty...but then a blanket of darkness sets in and doesn’t let up until 8am the next morning.
I can survive the winter months with lots of snow and outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and snowshoeing, and it can be as cold as it likes - as long as the sun is out! ;)
Parts of NE should be in the Atlantic Time Zone. Some Mainers have been pushing for years.