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Greater Portland’s safe environment, beautiful landscapes, vibrant arts,
and food culture combine to create a treasured quality of life for its residents
that visitors also find enticing.
Portland consistently makes top-ten lists
of best places to vacation, and is also
appearing on “best of” lists for families,
green living, and outdoor lifestyle, even
earning a 2012 ranking from
Travel &
Leisure
under Best Cities for Hipsters.
We’re not surprised.
An old seaport city on a fresh new
trajectory fueled by the creative economy,
Greater Portland has been attracting
young entrepreneurs who find the
progressive region large enough to be
interesting yet small enough to develop
a supportive community.
You can meet some of the creative,
energetic people who are planting roots
in our region on Creative Portland’s
website, liveworkportland.org, an
invaluable source of information and
resources for current residents and those
considering a move. From neighborhoods
and housing to investment and business
incubators, the site provides ideas on
ways to fit your interests and talents
within our community.
The Portland region is growing and
diversifying — alongside the notoriously
crusty Mainers whose families have been
here for generations, you’ll find new
communities of residents from Eastern
Europe, Africa, and Southeast Asia, as
well as transplants from other US regions.
Portland’s small size encourages commu-
nity involvement and makes for a quicker
transition once you decide to call this
region home.
The Economic & Community Development
divisions of towns and cities in Greater
Portland can aid you in transplanting
your business and family to Maine; find
contact info at greaterportland.org. If
you’ve already decided to relocate, or
you’re contemplating a move to the
Greater Portland area, our local service
professionals will make your transition
smoother. Also, for your exploratory
visits, see the rentals on page 73 and the
accommodations on pages 79, 83, and
84 marked for hotels that specialize in
extended stays.
If you’re here for a visit only, the
service listings on pages 68-71 may still
include something you’ll need during
your vacation.
Photo: Corey Templeton, overlooking Portland
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Wherever you
go, in all seasons,
beautiful land &
seascapes surround
Maine’s largest
metropolitan area.
Portland: Authentic
– By Nature.
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