Portland is the largest city in the state of Maine with a population close to 70,000 citizens. It is the county seat of Cumberland County. Perched on a peninsula jutting out into Casso Bay, Portland is a picturesque city surrounded by beautiful seascapes and cityscapes. Nearby cities include Boston, Massachusetts, Portsmouth, New Hampshire and Manchester, New Hampshire.

Portland is the business, financial, and retail center in the state, and has a robust economy. Known as one of the beautiful cities in New England, Portland maintains a strong tourism industry as millions of tourists make their way to this charming city to visit its wonderful downtown and historic Old Port.

The city has plenty of recreational and cultural activities to offer. It is home to the Sea Dogs (minor league baseball) and Pirates (American Hockey League). This historic city has plenty of charm -especially the renovated Old Port, with its brick sidewalks and cobblestone streets. Portland is a culinary mecca of Maine, blessed with an uncommonly high number of excellent restaurants for a city its size.

Portland's unique history, scenery, and economy makes it one of the best places to live and visit in the country. In 1982 the area was entered on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, it is always ranked near the top as one of the best small cities to live in America.