Portland
City in Maine
Portland is a city in the U.S. state of Maine, set on a peninsula extending into Casco Bay. The Old Port waterfront features working fishing wharves and converted warehouses with restaurants and shops. Nearby, the Western Promenade is a public...
Population: 68,424 (2022)
ZIP Codes: 04101–04104, 04108–04109, 04112, 04116, 04122–04124
Age: 238 years
Area code: 207
Demonym: Portlander
Elevation: 62 ft (19 m)
Incorporated: July 4, 1786
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The City of Portland is the local governmental entity for Portland, Maine. Thank you for visiting our municipal website.
There's always something to do in Greater Portland, Maine. From daily tours to cruises, art exhibitions, music, and live performances.
Portland is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Maine and the seat of Cumberland County. Portland's population was 68,408 in April 2020.
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A historic seacoast town with a funky vibe, working waterfront, loads of galleries, hundreds of one-of-a-kind shops, and award-winning restaurants.
The City of Portland is the local governmental entity for Portland, Maine. Thank you for visiting our municipal website.
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Portland is known for some of its popular attractions, which include: Old Port · Victoria Mansion · Allagash Brewing Company · Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal ...
There's always something to do in Greater Portland, Maine. From daily tours to cruises, art exhibitions, music, and live performances.
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Hurricane #FRANCINE continues to approach the Lousiana coast this AM, it's been strengthening overnight. Landfall as a cat 2 hurricane comes later today, and with eastward shifts in the forecast a direct strike or very close to pass to New Orleans is possible. Stay safe, LA!
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Read the final draft of the land use code + zoning map and share your feedback! Save the dates for the third + last workshop on Tuesday, 9/17 followed by a public hearing on Tuesday, 9/24. Dig into the final draft code + map: www.recodeportland.me/fin…. #PortlandMaine #PortlandMe
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(Sept 11, 9 a.m. ) Service Update - Route 4 inbound: Due to construction, the bus stop at 140 Main St in Westbrook (near KFC, bus stop #329) is temporarily out of service. During this closure, riders should use the stop at Rock Row.
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Lots going on in the tropics right now. Hurricane Francine is set to hit Louisiana in the next few hours while Tropical Depression 7 is forming quick off the coast of Africa. #mewx pic.twitter.com/yGsumTUnm…
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On 9/10/17, Sunao “Thomas” Yamada (54) was found deceased near Temple St. The cause of death has not been released. If anyone has info. that could help solve this crime, please call Detective Letarte at 207-874-8522. For more info.: tinyurl.com/34urt5nt
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wgme.com/news/i-team/depa… The US Department of Justice is suing the state of Maine, claiming the state is unnecessarily keeping kids with behavioral health issues away from their families.
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Why aren't the Maine State Police involved more in cracking down on illegal Chinese marijuana grows, and why hasn't Governor Mills said anything about it?
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More street takeovers— this time all over York County. We found law enforcement responded to meet ups in Lyman, Biddeford, Kennebunkport, North Berwick and East Waterboro through the early hours Sunday morning. Days later, tire tracks remain.
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The nation’s first-ever accredited aquaculture apprenticeship program cohort graduates this Thursday in Portland! Read the Maine Aquaculture Association's full press release: maineaqua.org/press-relea…
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“We need that one electoral college vote,” @GovJanetMills pleads with Dems to get out the vote at a presidential debate watch party in Portland. She emphasized the need to talk to voters in CD-2, saying the district’s electoral college vote could be impactful in the election.
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U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson pulled a stopgap spending bill from heading to the floor for a vote, scuttling efforts by the GOP to show solidarity behind the plan, which included a provision requiring ID to register to vote in federal elections. mainemorningstar.com/brie…
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Portland, Maine Travel Guide - Condé Nast Traveler
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A comprehensive travel guide and a collection of tips for visiting Portland, Maine, from the experts at Condé Nast Traveler.