naturecallsNature calls
Just off Maine's busy coast, a serene world of seabirds awaits.
[MaineToday.com 8/1/06]
curlingMangia Maine
It's salty. It's messy. It's a Maine tradition. The story behind the Maine Italian.
[MaineToday.com 4/5/06]
sweetsolitudeSweet solitude
Snow, sledding and solitude. Three reasons to visit one of Maine's most popular summer tourist attractions — Portland Head Light — in the winter.
[MaineToday.com 1/5/06]
surfSurf's up
The water's a little cold, sure, but that doesn't mean you can't surf in Maine. Colleen Stone donned a wetsuit and caught some waves to see what it's all about.
[MaineToday.com 8/1/05]
gone clammin'Gone clammin'
What do you get after an afternoon at Scarborough's mud flats? Conversation, a good workout and, oh yeah, some clams.
[MaineToday.com 4/1/05]
indoor adventureBargain shopping
Marden's and Renys aren't just places to find a great deal. They're Maine institutions.
[MaineToday.com 3/2/05]
indoor adventureIndoor adventure
Why suffer in the cold when you can find plenty of adventure in the great indoors?
[MaineToday.com 1/3/05]
good hangsGood hangs
With her second Maine winter coming up, Colleen seeks out good neighborhood pubs and good people.
[MaineToday.com 12/1/04]
peaksPeaks Island
Forget the Bahamas. Why not visit an island that's less crowded and more unique?
[MaineToday.com 10/1/04]
sea dogsA day at the park
Can't bring yourself to shell out all that cash to see the Red Sox? Save yourself money and hassle. Catch a Sea Dogs game in Portland and have just as much fun.
[MaineToday.com 5/4/04]
dinerWhat's brewing
For a small state, Maine sure has a lot of breweries. Why not visit some?
[MaineToday.com 12/03/03]
Portland Vital Stats Population (2000): 64,249

Location: 43.665116 N, 70.269086 W

Zip Codes: 04101, 04102, 04103, 04104, 04108 (Peaks Island), 04109, 04110, 04112, 04116

Popular Annual Events: Portland Flower Show (March) Old Port Festival (June) Greek Heritage Festival (June) Independence Day Fireworks (July) Peaks to Portland Swim (July) TD Banknorth Beach to Beacon 10K (August, in Cape Elizabeth) St. Peter's Bazaar (August) MS Regatta Harborfest Weekend (August) WCSH Sidewalk Art Festival (August) Sportshoe Center Maine Marathon, Relay & Half Marathon (October) Maine Brewers' Festival (November) Light Up Your Holidays (November-December) PSO "Magic of Christmas" (December)
Mileage from... Augusta: 55 mi. Bar Harbor: 175 mi. Portsmouth, NH: 52 mi. Boston, MA: 108 mi. Burlington, VT: 257 mi. Hartford, CT: 203 mi. New York, NY: 318 mi.
Source: US Census Bureau, Google Maps
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Portland Resources The Convention and Visitors Bureau of Greater Portland has information of events, activities, accomodations, shopping, dining, transportation and other services. Portland's downtown and Old Port districts are home to numerous shops, restaurants and art galleries. The Greater Portland Chambers of Commerce site has information on Portland and surrounding communities. Casco Bay Lines has regular ferry service to the many islands off the coast of Portland.