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It’s time we let The CAT out of the bag Digby,NS Portland,ME Yarmouth,NS SaintJohn, NB Wood Islands, PE This summer 2016, The CAT is back. We’ll be zipping passengers between Portland, Maine and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia on a high-speed ferry. The crossing takes just 5.5 hours, which is less than half the time it would take to drive. Over 28 million passengers have traveled to and fromNova Scotia on our ferries over the last 75 years. Now it’s your turn. Welcome aboard. Caribou,NS ferries.ca

ALCOHOL POLICY:

Maine has a very tough alcohol policy.

Persons must be 21 years old to buy or consume liquor. Identification is

often requested. Hours of legal service are 6 am to 1 am. OUI laws are

strictly enforced.

STATE VISITOR INFORMATION:

888-624-6345

FIND US:

Additional Travel & Tourism references listed on pg. 67.

INFO CENTERS

Regional Visitor Information Centers. Call or visit our website

for directions and hours of operation:

visitportland.com

OCEAN GATEWAY:

14 Ocean Gateway Pier, Portland

207-772-5800 (visitors) 207-772-4994 (business office)

PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL JETPORT:

1001 Westbrook St, Portland 207-756-8312

PORTLAND TRANSPORTATION CENTER:

100 Thompson Point Rd, Portland, Brochure Rack

THE MAINE MALL:

364 Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, Brochure Rack

FACTS

POPULATION:

With a population of 234,000, the Greater

Portland area is home to almost one quarter of Maine’s total popula-

tion. The population of the city of Portland is 66,300.

CLIMATE:

The sea tempers Portland’s climate, giving the coast

milder winters and cool summer breezes. For detailed weather history and

forecasts when planning your trip, visit a National Weather Service site.

WARDROBE:

During the summer, lightweight clothes are

advisable. But don’t forget your favorite sweater for evenings and for

cool ocean breezes. In autumn a heavy sweater is usually sufficient.

For winter months pack a parka and boots to keep warm. Dress is

usually casual throughout the city.

PARKING:

Mon-Sat 9 am – 6 pm. $1 per hour at most meters.

New parking pay kiosks accept credit cards and coins and dispense

tickets that can be used at all metered spots in the city and moved with

your car. Prices at parking lots and garages vary.

Visitportland.com/explore-maine/how-to-get-around/parking

AREA CODE:

The area code for the entire state of Maine is

(207).

PETS:

Many hotels warmly welcome your vacationing pets;

refer to grids on pages 77 - 87 for pet friendly accommodations.

SMOKING POLICY:

Maine’s smoke-free laws ensure that

all indoor settings, open to the public, are smoke-free including res-

taurants, bars, movie theaters, and malls. Common areas in state parks

and historic sites are also smoke-free, and include beaches, picnic

shelters, snack bars, and restrooms. In Portland all city-owned parks,

playgrounds, athletic fields, trails, beaches, and open spaces are smoke-

free. Throwing tobacco litter on the ground is prohibited and results in

a $100 fine. smokefree.portlandmaine.gov