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Useful information for your visit to Greater Portland. IN THE KNOW. . . GREATER PORTLAND REGION The bulk of this guide provides info on the towns between Scarborough and Freeport, and west to Gorham and Westbrook. [map p. 84]. Fantastic excursions in other Maine regions are highlighted as well. [p. 74-79] references that indicate its position on one of the maps. Map 1 - Maine State [p. 83] Map 2 - Greater Portland Region [p. 84] Map 3 - Downtown Portland [p. 86] VISITOR CENTERS Call or visit our hospitality specialists— locals who can help you with your trip [p. 5]. POPULATION Portland: 66,300 Maine's largest and most diverse city, with over 60 languages spoken. Greater Portland: population of 270,000 (one-fifth of Maine’s total population). CLIMATE Greater Portland's coastal climate provides milder temperatures in winter and summer than inland regions. Spring: Average 45° - 60° F. Summer: Average temp is 68° - 82° F but can reach into the 90s F. Autumn: Average 60°- 70° F but can get cooler—be sure to pack a fleece. Winter: Average 20°- 30° F but can get below 0° and into the 50s. SNOW Total average snowfall ranges between 60-90 inches per year, with only 18 days a winter when snowfall is more than 1 inch. WHAT YOU SHOULD PACK Summer: Lightweight clothes, your favorite bathing suit for the sunny beach days, and a sweater for cooler evenings and refreshing ocean breezes. MAP LOCATIONS Each business listing contains map

ALCOHOL Persons must be 21 years old to buy or consume alcoholic beverages. Hours of legal service are 6am-1am. Photo ID required. OUI laws are strictly enforced. DIETARY NEEDS The DINE grids [p. 35-40] identify restaurants that accommodate dietary preferences, including vegetarian and gluten-free meals as well as those with children’s menus. PETS For pet friendly accommodations, refer to STAY grids. [p. 65, 67, 69, 72, 75, 77, 79]

Spring + Autumn: Rain jackets and sweaters/ fleeces are advisable.

Winter: Boots (especially L.L.Bean!), flannel shirts, ski + snowboard winter jackets are always in style. While dress is often casual throughout the region, cocktail dresses and top coats are not uncommon for a night on the town. SMOKING TOBACCO: In Maine, public settings indoor and outdoor are smoke-free, including parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, trails, beaches, and open spaces. While 18 is the legal smoking age, patrons in many towns, including Portland, must be 21 to purchase tobacco products. Throwing tobacco litter on the ground is prohibited and results in a $100 fine. [smokefree.portlandmaine.gov] MARIJUANA: In 2017, recreational use of marijuana became legal, however, smokers have to be at least 21 years old, and it is prohibited to smoke in public. NOTE: As of publication, there is still no legal way to buy or sell recreational marijuana.

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