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VISIT PORTLAND
VISIT PEOPLE
ited States, and even worldwide. Greater Port-
land hosts a vibrant arts scene, exceptional
shopping, gourmet cuisine, and fabulous out-
door recreation, all set amidst a backdrop of
stunning natural beauty.
My favorite thing about Portland
(other than the fact that it is a
waterfront town) is that it is pretty
hip and vibrant, unexpectedly so.
You really get the sense that
people believe in keeping things
local here. I love going out to the
many islands in Casco Bay—there’s
always somewhere new to
explore. It is so wonderful living
next to this natural resource! I
moved from Cape Cod to go to
Maine College of Art. But being
born and raised by the water, it was
only a matter of time before I found
myself headed back to sea. I began
working in aquaculture with one of
the local “sea farms” in Casco Bay,
and haven’t left since. Now I lobster
[for Linda Kate Lobster] year-round
and I am in the process of building
my own oyster and kelp farm.
Besides the natural beauty, I stay
here because of the community
itself. There’s a lot of activity
around the arts, local farm-based
restaurants, and tourism. On or off
the water, this is a great place to be.
COLLEEN FRANCKE
Lobsterman
Greater Portland is a metro area of people.
Some come to work, some to play,
some to meet, some to stay.
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