This is a cause essay, not an example essay. As soon as you said "examples of why" you were pushing yourself into giving reasons, causes. Examples would be different: three examples of beauty spots you know in Maine; three examples of neighbor helping neighbor--something along those lines. So, a rewrite and reconception of the type essay--

By johngoldfine on Example essay on 12/2/10

 

I like the second one better anyway.