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[ The city seal depicts a phoenix rising out of ashes, which aligns with its motto, Resurgam, Latin for "I will rise again", in reference to Portland's recoveries from four devastating fires.[1] The city of Portland, Oregon, was named for Portland, Maine.[2] The Portland Public School District is the largest school system in Maine. Portland was originally called "Machigonne" by the native people who first lived there. The first European settler of Portland was Christopher Levett, an English naval captain who was granted 6,000&_160;acres (24&_160;km²) from the King in 1623 to found a permanent settlement in Casco Bay. Levett proposed to call the new settlement 'York,' after the town of his birth in England. A member of the Council for New England and an agent for Sir Fernando Gorges, Levett returned to England and wrote a book about his voyage, hoping to drum up support for the settlement.[3] Levett was unsuccessful in stirring interest in his settlement, and he never returned to Maine. (Levett was in Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1630 to confer with Governor John Winthrop, but he died aboard the return voyage to England.) It's unknown what became of the men he left behind. Fort Levett in Portland Harbor is named for him.[4][5]
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1. Maine Drives - The Schoodic Scenic Byway
November 04, 2007
Maine is famous for its seacoast, for lobsters, lighthouses and beaches. Many people drive up US RT 95 to RT 1 and through Portland, Freeport and Old Orchard Beach. While this is a great way to see the coast and visit the factory outlets in Freeport and Kittery, there's much more to Maine than you can see from the highway or busy RT 1. Off many of the exits, just a few miles from the bustling outlets and busy highways, there are many lesser known roads that will thrill sightseekers.
One of the most spectacular scenic drives in Maine is the Schoodic Scenic Byway, which starts in the town o... (read more)
Author: Lill Hawkins
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2. The Maine Event
October 30, 2007
Molly and the twins were visiting her mother in California. Unfortunately, I couldn’t join them due to work and a series of important business meeting that would take me up to Portland for three days. Don’t get me wrong, this was not going to be a great hardship. I had heard that October in Southern Maine is a beautiful time of year, and my schedule promised to keep some mornings and afternoons free for a touch of hard-earned R & R. I love my wife and kids dearly, but that’s not to say that the prospect of some solo time didn’t have a certain gilt-edged appeal. It was one of those perfect... (read more)
Author: Eric Donahue
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3. Make Fond Memories in a Falmouth Vacation Rental
December 19, 2006
A small town north of Portland, Maine could very well be a daydream realized. In times of stress it’s common for one’s mind to wander to a place where the sun shines, the pace is slow, the ocean waves inhale and exhale with contentment, and there’s not a traffic jam or skyscraper to be found. Falmouth actually contains these sights and sounds (or lack thereof), causing it to resemble the kind of place that you see when you close your eyes in order to briefly escape.
Completing the fantasy getaway scenario, making it worthy of relaxing the most tightly-wound people out there, would be the ... (read more)
Author: Caitlin Moore
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4. Portland Maine Bed And Breakfasts
March 29, 2006
Portland, Maine by the Casco Bay, is a city where the past and the present co-exist. Portland is the largest city and the business hub of Maine. Its annual tourist business exceed 3.5 million. The reason is simple. Amidst commercial activities, the city has a wonderful cultural flavor including a symphony orchestra, ballet, theater and art museums. The Maritime Signal Tower at the Portland Observatory is perhaps the last one of its type in the United States. There are also breweries that produce English and Belgian beers. The fully restored 19th Century Old Port is an exciting shopping area. ... (read more)
Author: Kevin Stith
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5. Portland Maine Bed And Breakfasts
March 01, 2006
Portland, Maine by the Casco Bay, is a city where the past and the present co-exist. Portland is the largest city and the business hub of Maine. Its annual tourist business exceed 3.5 million. The reason is simple. Amidst commercial activities, the city has a wonderful cultural flavor including a symphony orchestra, ballet, theater and art museums. The Maritime Signal Tower at the Portland Observatory is perhaps the last one of its type in the United States. There are also breweries that produce English and Belgian beers. The fully restored 19th Century Old Port is an exciting shopping area. ... (read more)
Author: Kevin Stith
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6. Maine Real Estate - The Pine Tree State
October 25, 2005
While a vast majority of Maine is forested, the beautiful shoreline dominates the state. Maine real estate prices, however, are surprisingly reasonable.
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Maine is one of the more beautiful states in the country. Travel inland and you will find pine tree forests everywhere. In fact, nearly 80 percent of the inland areas are covered by forest. Within these forests you’ll find raging rivers, peaceful vistas and a true bonding with Mother Nature. Head out to the Maine coast and prepare to be amazed. The coast is a collection of fishing villages, forested islands and rocky jetties that ... (read more)
Author: Raynor James
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