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10 Best Urban Cross-Country Skiing in the USA
It’s not unusual to see Portlanders skiing down the middle
of their city streets; when the snow falls, local residents
enjoy the season the best way they know how. And when
they can’t take advantage of traffic-free streets, Mainers ski
the abundant open parks, off-road trails, frozen lakes and
ponds, and out-of-season golf courses to keep active.
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USA Today
, Dec, 2014
Top 10 Easiest Cities to Find a Job
Portland is the city of opportunities, a port city of high-tech
firms, national marketing agencies, professional affiliations,
culinary delights, and nationally acclaimed boutiques, as
well as a thriving tourism climate. Easily accessible with
the ability for residents to commute by bus, train, ferry, or
even walk to work, who wouldn’t want to be a part of this
bustling community?
–Zip Recruiter
, 2015
10 Prettiest Cobblestone Streets Across America
Portland’s Old Port section of town is known for its authen-
tic cobblestone streets that predate many of its 19th cen-
tury historical red-brick buildings. Inviting restaurants and
upscale boutiques line these picturesque walkways where,
in summer, tables fill with diners enjoying the Old World
charm of irregular cobbles and Victorian lamps. These rus-
tic pathways transport you back in time as you explore the
Portland of today.
–USA Today,
Oct, 2014
14 Best Startup Cities in America
Mainers may be accustomed to their traditional ways,
but high-tech innovation has taken off in Portland. With
resources that support startups and entrepreneurs—such as
the Casco Bay Tech Hub, Maine Center for Entrepreneurial
Development, and Startup Portland—Maine’s largest city is
fertile soil in which to develop and grow a business. There
is no better place for an entrepreneur to engage in a new
startup then right here in the inspiring surroundings of
Portland.
–Popular Mechanics
, Feb, 2015
13 Greatest Destination Food Towns in America
Dining in Portland you will experience traditional entrées
that speak to the culture of Maine but also cuisine aimed at
a more adventurous palate. Wake up to the smell of coffee
brewing on the corner of every block, grab lunch fresh from
the sea at a local lobster shack, and splurge on a three-
course dinner at a creative contemporary restaurant over-
looking the water. Wind down with a tasting of beers from
local breweries, or treat yourself to ice cream or gelato at
one of the parlors offering unique Maine flavors like lobster
claw, maple walnut, or blueberry sorbet. If you want to
experience a variety of delicious local cuisine made with
only the freshest of ingredients, Portland is the place to be.
–The Huffington Post
, Nov, 2014
Photos, clockwise from top left: Bethany & Dan Photography, Kim Seng, Cynthia
Farr-Weinfeld; Corey Templeton, Focus Photography, Corey Templeton