2013 Visitor's Guide

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Specialty Retail continued OLD PORT CANDY CO. 422 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101 207-772-0600 oldportcandyco.com Best fudge made here! Locally crafted

Business Development CITY OF PORTLAND - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 389 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101 207-874-8892 portlandmaine.gov Offers business services to help new, existing and relocating businesses grow and prosper in Portland. Among its services are commercial lending as well as site location, regulatory/ permitting and technical assistance. See ad pg. 2 CREATIVE PORTLAND R11 110 Exchange St, 3rd floor, Portland, ME 04101 855-268-2983 creativeportland.com Creative Portland capitalizes on Portland’s creative economy. With its vibrant arts, fine restaurants, pristine natural landscapes, and high quality of life, Portland is well-poised to become a live-work destination for creative entrepreneurs. See ad pg. 2 GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH INSTITUTE T7 350 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101 207-772-2321 gmri.org The Gulf of Maine Research Institute collaborates with stakeholders, including restaurants, retailers, suppliers, and fishermen to develop science-based solutions that address complexities of seafood sustainability in the Gulf of Maine region. MAINE CENTER FOR CREATIVITY Q11 477 Congress St. 5th floor, Portland, ME 04101 207-730-0694 mainecenterforcreativity.org MCC is dedicated to creating projects and programs that support the arts and promote the growth of creative industries and professionals that contribute to the vitality of Maine’s economy. MAINE MADE KV 59 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333 207-624-7489 mainemade.com The Maine Made program promotes quality consumer products produced in Maine and features over 2,000 members. Products range from Maine made boats to jewelry, books, art, 65 66 Q11 specialty foods and much more. PORTLAND REGIONAL CHAMBER 443 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101 207-772-2811 portlandregion.com local and regional economic performance through business and civic leadership. Businesses building a better community. Education KAPLAN UNIVERSITY - MAINE N5 265 Western Avenue, South Portland, ME 04106 207-774-6126 kumaine.com Bachelor’s and associate’s programs include Accounting, Business Administration (with an optional hospitality focus), Paralegal Studies, Criminal Justice, Medical Assisting, and Q11 The Portland Regional Chamber: Partners for business and community, working to enhance

Education. Day and evening classes; flexible options; on-ground, online, and blended courses. MAINE COLLEGE OF ART Q8 522 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101 207-775-3052 meca.edu MECA offers a BFA, MFA, a Post-Baccalaureate in Art Education and Continuing Studies for adults and youth. The Institute of Contemporary Art is free and open to the public. See ad pg. 20 12 Places of Worship EPISCOPAL CHURCHES OF GREATER PORTLAND 143 State St, Portland, ME 04101 207-772-5434 episcopalmaine.org The Episcopal Church welcomes you! Portland: St. Luke’s Cathedral 207-772-5434 cathedralofstluke.org; St. Peter’s 207-775-1179 stpetersport.org; Trinity 207-772-7421 trinitychurchportland.org; Cape Elizabeth: St. Alban’s 207-799-4014 stalbansmaine.org; Scarborough: St. Nicholas 207-883-9437 stnicholas-me.org; Falmouth: Q6 Your single source for upscale short-term and long-term rentals, ideal for vacationers and transferred executives. Beautifully appointed and maintained townhomes & penthouses, deluxe condominiums, single-family homes, furnished or unfurnished. Portland’s Old Port and Eastern Promenade plus Kennebunkport to Freeport. See ad pg. 70 EASY TIMESHARE RESALES 65 E St, Suite 2, South Portland, ME 04106 877-250-3596 easytimeshareresales.com Enjoy the vacation of a lifetime. Search our amazing timeshare rentals online and lock in your rate today! Numerous LOW COST options starting as low as $39.99! Flexible pricing to fit anyone’s budget! OCEAN GATE REALTY S12 67 St. Mary’s 207-781-3366 stmary.org Real Estate / Rentals AQUARIUS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 19 South St #5, Portland, ME 04101 207-899-3845 aquariuspropertymanagement.com S8 A boutique real estate company serving Greater Portland. Marc Chadbourne offers 18 years of experience in residential, rental and investment property sales. Please contact us with your real estate inquiries; we are here to help! OCEANVIEW AT FALMOUTH 20 Blueberry Ln, Falmouth, ME 04105 207-781-4460 oceanviewrc.com A well-respected retirement community, OceanView offers an active, maintenance-free lifestyle on 60 wooded acres, just minutes from Portland. With independent cottages, apartments and assisted living, OceanView has been locally owned and managed for 26 years. See ad pg. 60 68 F4 151 Newbury St, Portland, ME 04101 207-465-5569 marcchadbourne.com

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chocolates, truffles, maple sugar candy, salt water taffy... Huge Nostalgia candy selection, over 100 bulk candies (gummies, Jelly Belly’s...), and great licorice collection! OLD PORT CARD WORKS T10 3 Moulton St, Portland, ME 04101 207-773-5181 oldportcardworks.com Unique local card shop featuring greeting cards, journals, gift wrap, wacky novelties, funny napkins, calendars, nostalgia candy, balloons and so much more! Also featuring cards, magnets, journals & calendars made by local Maine artists. PORTLAND POTTERY STUDIO & SUPPLY R14 118 - 122 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101 207-772-3273 portlandpottery.com Portland Pottery Store, Studio & Cafe! Pots, clay, books, and classes; everything a new or experienced potter could need. Custom classes, great gifts, and many tools & supplies available. RENYS Q8 540 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101 207-553-9061 renys.com Top quality merchandise for less! With 16 stores in Maine, Renys brings brand names plus hundreds of close-outs and off price merchandise to Downtown Portland. SEA BAGS U10 25 CustomHouse Wharf, Portland, ME 04101 207-780-0744 seabags.com Totebags made from recycled sails. Earth friendly and fashion chic, Sea Bags are sailed around the world and recycled in Maine. See ad pg. 54 SHIPWRECK & CARGO T9 207 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101 207-828-8065 shipwreckandcargo.com Unique gifts including brass, scrimshaw and clothing with Maine and marine themes. Ship models, children’s books, and authentic nautical decor. Pirate & mermaid gallery. Saltwater taffy, blueberry jam and honey. SIMPLY SCANDINAVIAN R10 19 Temple St, Portland, ME 04101 207-874-6768 simplyscandinavian.com Visit Maine’s full-service importer on Temple Street - Portland’s best kept secret. Traditional and unique products from Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Iceland, for your family, friends, home and office. (888) 534-9712. TREEHOUSE TOYS T10 47 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101 207-775-6133 treehousetoys.com A gallery of the finest toys, games, puzzles and children’s books. Discover unique puppets, dolls, chess sets, trains, teddy bears, all carefully selected from around the world as well as the USA. 888-560-TOYS 61

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