Portland

Portland is a city in Maine with a population of over 66,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. It is the largest city in the state and is located in Cumberland County.

According to Britannica, Portland became a town in 1786 and is named for the Isle of Portland in England. It was also the capital of the state until 1831.

Some of the attractions in Portland include the Portland Museum of Art, Portland Head Light, Bug Light, the Wadsworth-Longfellow House and the Old Port. It is also home to the University of Southern Maine campus and the University of New England.

You'll also find a variety of one-of-a-kind restaurants, breweries, shops and more.

The minor league baseball team Portland Sea Dogs make Hadlock Field their home.

Weather-US.com reports that the coldest month in Portland is January and the warmest is in July.

Portland, Maine, Quick Facts

Elevation: 62′
Population: 66,215
Zipcode: 04019, 04050, 04101, 04102, 04103, 04108, 04109
Area Code: 207

USA Today Names Portland, Maine the No. 1 Coziest Fall City in US
USA Today Names Portland, Maine the No. 1 Coziest Fall City in US
USA Today Names Portland, Maine the No. 1 Coziest Fall City in US
Maine winters are brutal, but summertime and that cozy, fall transitional period the city gives off makes barreling through the winter months totally worth it. Now, a major news source is even recognizing Portland for it's underrated seasonal beauty!
Delicious New Shop Insomnia Cookies Opening in Portland, Maine
Delicious New Shop Insomnia Cookies Opening in Portland, Maine
Delicious New Shop Insomnia Cookies Opening in Portland, Maine
This is the best news we could have gotten guys, an Insomnia Cookie location coming to Portland, Maine. For those of you that may not know what this magical cookie place is just yet, they've got over 300 locations and counting around the globe and the best part is, they started out from a college dorm room.

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