Welcome to the Portland region.

Nestled along on the shores of Casco Bay, greater Portland offers world-class business, educational and cultural opportunities.

Retailing giant L.L. Bean, state-of-the-art technology produced by National Semiconductor and nationally recognized law firms like Verrill Dana, LLP help to make our region strong and viable. The University of Southern Maine offers a wide range of programs, attracting faculty and students from across the country to campuses in Portland and Gorham.

With some of the country’s top health care facilities, today the greater Portland region has more than 245,000 residents, offering families and businesses all the benefits that put Maine on the top of the list of best places to live and work.

Portland’s deep-water harbor, open to shipping year-round, and linked with rail service, provides an invaluable terminal for shipping and receiving goods.

Daily passenger train and bus service link Portland and Boston, and the Portland International Jetport provides service to major US cities and Canada.

The greater Portland region’s superb quality of life is not only good for businesses, but for families and individuals who reside here. The greater Portland region is a safe and healthy place to live and work. Maine and the region really exemplify the way life should be.

The greater Portland region extends from Scarborough in the west to Westbrook in the north and Falmouth, Cumberland, and Freeport to the east. Casco Bay and the Atlantic Ocean extend southwest to northeast along our shores, and have played an important role in our economic development. Easily accessible by car, plane and train, greater Portland is two hours from Boston by car or rail. The Portland International Jetport, located in nearby South Portland offers daily flights to many popular US cities, coast to coast.

Portland, the state’s largest city, was established by the British in 1632, as a fishing and trading outpost. When Maine became the nation’s 23rd state in 1820, statewide population was estimated to be 300,000 people spread out over 236 towns, including Portland, which was the first capital. In 1832, state government moved to more centrally located Augusta, where it remains today.

Today greater Portland has more than 245,000 residents. Our economy continues to attract new businesses while helping existing companies to grow and prosper. Maine and the greater Portland region is a safe, healthy place to live and raise a family.

Visitor Information

Attractions
www.portlandmaine.com
www.portlandregion.com
www.movingtomaine.com
www.maine.gov
www.homefair.com
www.visitportland.com
www.visitmaine.com
www.visitnewengland.com
www.maineguide.com/Portland
www.themainelink.com
www.Maine.info

Web Resources
Demographics
www.bestplaces.net
www.welcomewagon.com
www.maine.gov

Area Shopping
Portland’s Downtown District
549 Congress St., Portland, ME 04101
207-772-6828
www.portlandmaine.com

Maine Mall
364 Maine Mall Rd.
South Portland, ME 04106
207-774-0303 or 207-828-2063
www.mainemall.com

Freeport Merchants Association
23 Depot St., Freeport, ME 04032
207-865-1212 or 1-800-865-1994
www.freeportusa.com

Shops at Clark’s Pond
Gorham Rd. & Clark’s Pond Pkwy.
South Portland, ME 04106

Portland Weather
www.noaa.org
The averages below display the annual climate and weather indicators in Portland, Maine, according to the National Weather Service
Annual average temperature is 53.6
Annual average max temperature is 62.6
Annual average min temperature is 44.5
Annual days with max temp of 90 or higher is 11.0
Annual days with min temp below freezing 41.0
Annual precipitation in inches is 36.3
Annual days with precipitation 0.01 inches or more is 152
Annual average snowfall in inches is 65
Annual average wind speed is 7.9
Annual clear days is 68.0
Annual partly cloudy days is 222
Annual percent of possible sunshine is74.0
Annual average relative humidity is 81.5

Area Statistics
Please note these are (Non-Seasonally-Adjusted State Labor Force Estimates)
Civilian Labor Force average as of Nov. 2007 159,208
Civilian Labor Force average
Unemployment (Oct. 2006) 3.4 %