Portland is the largest city in Maine with a population of 64,249 citizens as of 2000. It is the county seat of Cumberland County. Nearby cities include Boston, Massachusetts, Portsmouth, New Hampshire and Manchester, New Hampshire. It is known as a haven for tourists visiting the state because of its lively downtown and historic Old Port along the Fore River. The Portland Head Light in nearby Cape Elizabeth is a popular tourist attraction is often used as a symbol of the harbor and the surrounding communities.
The city motto is “Resurgam” while the city seal is a phoenix rising out of ashes.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 136.2 km˛ (52.6 mi˛). 54.9 km˛ (21.2 mi˛) of it is land and 81.2 km˛ (31.4 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 59.65% water.
Portland borders South Portland, Westbrook, Falmouth and Casco Bay. The city is located at 43.66713 N, 70.20717 W. Portland zip codes range from 04101 to 04124.
History
Portland, Maine was originally called Machigonne (Great Neck) by the native people who first lived there. It was settled by the British in 1632 as a fishing and trading settlement and renamed Casco. In 1658 its name was changed again, this time to Falmouth.
In 1675 the city was completely destroyed by the Wampanoag people during King Philip’s War. The city was rebuilt, to be destroyed by the same aborigines again several years later. In 1775 the city was destroyed yet again, this time by bombardment by the Royal Navy during the American Revolutionary War.
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South Portland is a city located in Cumberland County, Maine. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 23,324.
Geography
South Portland is located at 43°37'54" North, 70°16'22" West (43.631549, -70.272724)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 37.0 km˛ (14.3 mi˛). 31.1 km˛ (12.0 mi˛) of it is land and 6.0 km˛ (2.3 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 16.15% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 23,324 people, 10,047 households, and 6,038 families residing in the city. The population density is 751.1/km˛ (1,944.7/mi˛). There are 10,349
Vanport was a public housing project located between the contemporary Portland, Oregon city boundary and the Columbia River, contructed in 1943 to house the workers at the wartime shipyards in Portland and Vancouver, Washington. Because it was a federal project, it had no rules barring residence based on race, and was the largest unsegregated community in the state of Oregon at the time. At its height Vanport was home to 50,000 people.
Vanport came to a dramatic end at 4:05 p.m. on May 30, 1948, when a 200 foot section of the dike holding back the flooding Columbia River collapsed. Fifteen
Maine is a town located in Broome County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 5,459.
The Town of Maine was formed in 1848 from the Town of Union. The town includes the communities of Maine, East Maine, and North Maine. Maine is home to the Greater Binghamton Airport.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 118.5 km˛ (45.8 mi˛). 118.5 km˛ (45.7 mi˛) of it is land and 0.1 km˛ (0.04 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.07% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000,
Maine Travel Guide
If you're looking for a great getaway, then head to Maine. You'll find something special in each region. Embark on outdoor adventures like llama trekking, camping, skiing and snowmobiling. Go antiquing in charming villages. Relax on sandy beaches. Encounter amazing wildlife including whales, puffins and the mighty moose.
The south coast cities of Kennebunkport and Ogunquit are known for their Victorian charm and elegant bed and breakfasts, while Portland's arts community is rich with diversity and tradition. A hike up Bradbury Mountain is a sure way to find fresh air and picturesque scenery, just as cruising aboard a
Ellsworth is a city located in Hancock County, Maine. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,456. It is the county seat of Hancock County.
Geography
Ellsworth is located at 44°34'20" North, 68°28'34" West (44.572223, -68.476039)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 243.0 km˛ (93.8 mi˛). 205.3 km˛ (79.2 mi˛) of it is land and 37.7 km˛ (14.6 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 15.53% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 6,456 people, 2,755 households, and 1,782 families residing in the city. The population density
