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Three Cruise Ships Call to Port of Portland this Week   (8/30/2010)
Carrying more than 5,000 passengers, ships visit Portland. More

No Curbside Trash/Recycling in Portland on Labor Day   (8/30/2010)
Residents who normally receive collection services on Monday will have their trash and recycling collected the Saturday before, September 4th. More

City Fair and Riverton School Welcome Back BBQ 9/1  (8/30/2010)
Public invited to learn about city services and enjoy some family fun. More

Police and Library Partner to Offer Teens Fun and Safe Evening Out  (8/19/2010)
Tonight, the City of Portland Police Department and the Portland Public Library will partner to offer Teen Night at the library. More

29th Annual Portland Fire Fighters Memorial Softball Tournament this Weekend  (8/19/2010)
Twenty teams comprised of fire fighters compete in an American Softball Association double elimination tournament over two days. More

Back Cove Neighborhood Meeting 8/26  (8/19/2010)
District City Councilor Cheryl Leeman will host a neighborhood meeting for the Back Cove neighborhood from Read Street to Vannah Street to discuss recent beak-ins and related public safety issues. More

Neighborhood Meetings to discuss CDBG Funds in September  (8/19/2010)
The City of Portland receives approximately $2.1 million annually of federal funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for urban planning, development and social service needs in Portland Districts 1, 2 and 3. More

Request for Proposal Released for Bayside Trail Benches   (8/17/2010)
City seeks artists interested in creating public seating along the new Bayside Trail. More

Pets Can Breathe Easier   (8/16/2010)
City officials, Portland Fire Department, PDD and Planet Dog announce fundraising effort for pet oxygen masks. More

Police Explorer Post Graduation Today  (8/13/2010)
Police Department’s second class of Police Explorers recognized for leadership with badge. More

Portland Trusts Announce Scholarship Awards for Portland Students  (8/13/2010)
Two Portland trusts announce award recipients for college education scholarships. More

Before & After School Recreation Program for K-5th Grade - Registration Open  (8/12/2010)
Students can now register for Recreation Program. More

Three Cruise Ships Call to Port of Portland Next Week   (8/12/2010)
Carrying more than 2,000 passengers, ships visit Portland. More

Saint Joseph’s College and Portland Police Department Sign Agreement for Educational Partnership  (8/12/2010)
Through a new educational partnership, police officers and all other employees of the police department can obtain college credits or earn their degrees at lowered tuition rates. More

Bayside Trail Ribbon Cutting August 19  (8/12/2010)
Community celebrates the official opening of much anticipated trail. More

It’s a Road to Somewhere… Baltimore, New York, Chicago  (8/10/2010)
Portland Jetport open new road as a part of its $75 million terminal expansion. More

City Announces New Parking Program for Island Residents   (8/6/2010)
Starting September 1, 2010, the program will provide a $20 per month subsidy for year-round City of Portland island residents applicable at the Ocean Gateway Parking Garage. More

Here Comes the Sun… Screen  (8/5/2010)
This summer, Cumberland County Healthy Maine Partnerships teach the ABC’s for sun safety. More

Volunteer Opportunities with the city's Boards and Commissions  (8/2/2010)
City is looking for volunteers that are interested in serving on a Board or Commission. More

Awnings Worth Fawning Over  (7/28/2010)
State Theater is the latest façade improvement project to be completed. More

Traffic Advisory - Capisic Street 8/2-16  (7/28/2010)
Beginning Monday, August 2, 2010, sewer installation and utility work will be underway on Capisic Street between Colonial Road and Macy Street from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. More

Portland Police Department Offers Basic Self Defense Class for Women this Fall  (7/28/2010)
Rape Aggression Defense course to offer real life defense tools and tactics. More

Traffic Advisory - Canco Road 8/2-16  (7/28/2010)
Beginning Monday, August 2, 2010, storm drain installation and utility work will be underway on Canco Road between Read Street and Wellington Road from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. More

Charter Commission’s Final Report  (7/16/2010)
The PORTLAND CHARTER COMMISSION has issued its Final Report recommending changes to the Portland City Charter, including an elected mayor, improvements to the city and school relationship, and various technical changes. To see the Final Report or how to obtain hard copies, click here. More

City Assembles Team to Fight Obesity  (7/15/2010)
Local Portlanders tapped to lead prevention efforts, encourage activity and make it easier to bike and walk in Portland. More

HOME Team Hits the Street  (7/7/2010)
Homeless outreach program kicks-ff this summer with proactive effort to help people living on the streets More

Public Services Says Good-bye to Valued Employee  (6/30/2010)
After thirty-six years of public service, Steve Earley retires from the city. More

Traffic Advisory - Allen Avenue (July-October)  (6/28/2010)
Starting today and continuing through mid-October, construction work along Allen Avenue between Summit Street and the Falmouth town boundary will be underway between the hours of 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM More

Looking for Parking in the Vicinity of Casco Bay Lines?  (5/10/2010)
Please click here for a list and map of the businesses that provide parking within the vicinity of Casco Bay Lines. This information also includes places that offer monthly parking rates as well. For more information, please call our Parking Control Office, Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. at 874-8443. More

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Portland is Maine's business, financial and retail capital and the largest city in the state. Seascapes and cityscapes blend harmoniously in Portland, perched on a peninsula, jutting out into island-studded Casco Bay. The metropolitan hub of Maine's south coast region, Portland is a progressive, lively city incorporating the character of yesteryear into a modern urban environment. Historic architecture blends gracefully with the new as you stroll along her working waterfront or the cobblestone streets of the restored Old Port section of the city.

With a metro population of 230,000, the Greater Portland area is home to almost one quarter of Maine's total population. The population of the city is 64,000.

Portland is an easygoing city with friendly, hardworking people.  Ranked nationally as one of the ten safest, culturally most fascinating US Cities and one of the top cities for doing business, housing is affordable, the schools and healthcare are outstanding.

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